Sculpture Celebrates Virginia Beach’s Wheeled Sports Culture
“Skate Park,” a 16-foot piece by Virginia artist Jeff L. Hall, was installed in March 2024 at Woodstock Skate Park, 5709 Providence Road. The work features an abstract, wheel tread-themed lighted base, which supports a series of stacked rings that frame a variety of energized silhouettes. The silhouettes capture people enjoying “wheeled” sports including skateboarding, roller blading, scootering and BMX biking.
“Skate Park” is the second piece of public art at Woodstock Skate Park, following the murals created by Virginia Beach-based artist Brendan Tierney in 2021
About the Artist
Jeff L. Hall was raised in the countryside outside of Detroit. He is a figurative sculptor, airbrush artist, and woodworker, with extensive experience in public art. His successful art career spans over 25 years. He received his BFA Cum Laude in 1984 from The Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore and is the recipient of the James L. Young Memorial Prize for excellence.
Jeff worked for 11 years with Frederick Hart, one of the 20th century’s premier figure sculptors, where he honed his figurative skills. After Hart’s passing in 1999, Jeff continued working for the Hart estate to realize Mr. Hart’s final works until 2007. His ceramic and bronze sculpture has been exhibit-ed nationally and internationally. He currently lives and works in Lovettsville, VA.