Master Sculptors.
Master Storytellers.
One of America’s leading sculptors, Christopher Slatoff is the creative force behind nearly 40 public monuments across Southern California and beyond – earning him recognition as the unofficial sculptor laureate of Los Angeles.
Working alongside his multi-generational team at the Slatoff Sculpture Studio, he transforms history, heroism, and human experience into compelling works of bronze and clay that resonate with viewers.
Selected public monuments:
Honor Guard, California State Capitol, Sacramento, CA
Hecuba, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Enduring Heroes, Defenders Parkway, Pasadena, CA
The League of Wives Memorial, Star Park, Coronado, CA
Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Fresno, CA
What People Are Saying
The making of Hecuba has been a labor of love for me, working with Christopher Slatoff. I have to give him all the credit, because my ideas for this monument were very abstract, and he was the one who brought this to life.
— C.L. Max Nikias, President Emeritus, University of Southern California
“The work of the Slatoff Sculpture Studio is nothing short of extraordinary—each detail captures the profound sacrifice and enduring legacy of our fallen heroes. It is clear that this is more than just a project to them; it is a heartfelt tribute to those who gave everything. We could not have asked for a better team to bring this memorial to life.”
— Enduring Heroes Memorial Committee
“Public art that commemorates significant events, eras, and individuals creates a lasting legacy—anchoring collective memory in place and time while enriching the cultural fabric of a community. Through their remarkable works, Christopher Slatoff and his team have created enduring monuments that honor resilience, leadership, and the human spirit, while profoundly enriching public spaces.”
—Kelly Purvis, Council Member, City of Coronado
“Christopher Slatoff is known for his masterful capacity to capture not only the image of an idea, but to reveal the energy and intent behind each commission. In his hands, cold bronze breathes with life.”
— Clay Schmit, Provost, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
