Bill and Bob Meistrell Memorial (2014) 

Chris Barela

DESCRIPTION:  cast bronze statues of brothers Bill Meistrell and Bob Meistrell 

Barela's sculpture/statue memorializes twin brothers Bill and Bob Meistrell, founders of Body Glove and pioneers of the first commercial neoprene wetsuits.  The full-size bronze statues are based on Barela's earlier 32-inch sculpture/statue commissioned by the Meistrell family.  
The memorial was dedicated June 5, 2014 and includes a bronze plaque describing the brothers' history of diving, surfing, commercial success and community presence in the city of Redondo Beach.
DETAIL:
LOCATION:   entrance to Seaside Lagoon, 270 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, California, USA