Gus Ben David Memorial

Gus Ben David monument, 10 ft tall, forged and welded stainless steel, Sunset Lake, Oak Bluffs, MA, 2025. Dedication was on November 8, 2025. Here are a few videos of the ceremony led by Anne Whiting, close friend of Gus for fifty years.

Osprey, 56” wingspan, forged and welded stainless steel, 2012, original one of a kind. Zeitz has since made two other similar ospreys in different positions each with its own character. This will be used for the memorial for Gus Ben David, see Gazette articles about Gus and his legacy. The base will include a plaque in low relief of Gus and his golden eagle Chameli and some engraving.

Photograph of Gus and Chameli by Timothy Johnson

This video shows the welding technique where I build up layers by MIG welding, grinding and polishing to create likeness, which was very important in this case.

Drawing in graphite 14” x 17”