![]() I would like to leave something edifying, of significant beauty a tribute to the spirit, dignity, and excellence of man.In the years since the original Flat Stanley was published, the adventures have expanded to all over the world! Jefferson stated that 'he was a warrior so that his son could be a farmer so that his son could be a poet'. I feel a responsibility to history, a great debt to those that came before me who improved the world to a point that I might have the opportunity to create. "I believe in the God-given genius of certain individuals, and I value a society that makes their existence possible. Wanlass is a hopeless idealist and romantic. Then this contraption comes along and revolutionizes the world." For thousands of years man relied on the horse and wagon for transportation. ![]() Stanley believes "The automobile is the only really new significant art form of the 20th century. To support his automotive pursuits he striped, flamed, and scalloped local hot rods and customs. ![]() During the '50s as a young hot rod enthusiast, he built two 1932 Fords which he showed and raced. As a child, he sculpted them out of soap bars. Wanlass has always had a passion for cars. Stanley is also famous for his limited edition automotive bronze sculptures echoing his love for the automobile which he has collected, restored, and raced since the mid-fifties. He also creates heroic bronze historical monuments. Wanlass, who resides in Oregon and Utah, is an internationally known sculptor, designer, and painter. He is president of Renaissance International, Inc. Stanley Wanlass-Professor Emeritus, B.F.A./ M.A./ A.F.A.S., taught at numerous universities in the United States, Canada, and abroad including the European Art Academy in Paris and the Université de Grenoble, France.
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