The Vitruvian Firefighter
Brandon Russell, 2022

Artwork installed at the City of Laramie Fire Training Facility. Image by Sydney Edwards.

Artist Brandon Russell creating the work in his studio. Image by Sydney Edwards.

Artist Brandon Russell holds a model of the work. Image by Sydney Edwards.

Members of the City of Laramie Fire Department help to install. Image by Sydney Edwards.

Artist Brandon Russell was commissioned by the City of Laramie to create an artwork for the City of Laramie Fire Training Center. Laramie Public Art Coalition administered the process.

Russell is a full-time firefighter with the City of Laramie. He was selected through an open call; this artwork is his first sculpture in public space.

The Vitruvian Firefighter is an idealized firefighter made of welded steel rod, referencing Leonardo DaVinci’s The Vitruvian Man. With arms spread wide, the rescuer is ready to brave the unknown. Firefighters embrace those in danger with open arms.

The Vitruvian Firefighter Brandon Russell, 2022

The Vitruvian Firefighter
Brandon Russell, 2022