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Getting a ‘Jump’ on things
Local designer, sculptor retouches Gorilla Village
Larry Jump puts the finishing touches up on the Gorilla Village sign located on the east side of Carnie Smith Stadium at Pittsburg State University. Jump created and painted the original signage. - photo by Courtesy Photo
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Armed with paintbrushes instead of a mouse and keyboard, former Pittsburg State University graphic designer Larry Jump recently stepped back onto campus to help breathe fresh life into one of the university’s most iconic landmarks — the Gorilla Village sign.