The Birth of an Idea

The concept of the Statue of Responsibility (SoR) comes from the dream of Viktor Frankl, a renowned Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor. In his seminal work, "Man’s Search for Meaning," Frankl proposed the idea of balancing the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast of the United States with a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast. Wherein he quoted, “Freedom threatens to degenerate into mere arbitrariness unless it is lived in terms of responsibleness.... ....they should see to it  that the Statue of Liberty on the Atlantic Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the Pacific Coast.”

Bringing the Vision to Life

Different Phases

Current Stage and Future Plans

The project has made significant progress to date. The detailed design plans are closer to completion than ever, thanks to the foundation's brilliant decision to partner with the FFKR architectural firm to finalize the monument's design. They have created 3D renderings to provide an accurate depiction of the monument's size, its surroundings, the program, and the landscaping. The foundation continues to work tirelessly to stay true to the vision of creating an icon and a landmark that will inspire millions.

The Power of Vision and Collective Effort

From Viktor Frankl’s initial concept to the current construction phase, this project embodies the spirit of unity and the importance of responsibility in our lives. As the statue soon rises, it will stand not only as a symbol but as a beacon of hope, reminding us all of the shared duty we have towards one another.

Let's all be Responsible

Here, we explore the journey from the initial concept to the current stage of this ambitious project.

Since Gary's first rendition in 1997, Gary has created a few different versions of the SoR as he has made adjustments and necessary changes to perfect the sculpture that will become the future 305' monument. Here are some of the different versions:

The "Original" version designed in 1997. Gary gave Dr. Ellie Frankl a copy of this 17" version.

This 3' version was created as a sample to present to the President of UVU

Gary later revised the sculpture, decreasing its height and increasing its width, to enhance its architectural integrity.

The 8" version was created as a smaller replica of the "Original". This was duplicated and sold to raise money for the 305' monument.

In the past few years, Gary has worked on finalizing the "Architectural" Version of the SoR to further the architectural integrity, enhance the style, as well as adding a feature for stained glass.