Artist Concept

"High relief, three-dimensional, form advances into the space. The element of line dominates the plane to contrast the solid shapes of the floor motif. The implied circle complements this pattern. Emphasis of the arch echoes the curved roofline at the entrance. Selected are primary colors for their basic appeal and open-ended interpretation. The content overall is that the theme becomes the lessons we pass on to our youth. I selected the word "grip" for the way the ball is handled, which determines the course of the game. A metaphor of how we take control of our lives." - Richard Santiago

In addition to this installation, the NFL and the Tampa Museum of Art donated 20 photographs of great football imagery to the center.