Photograph by Elizabeth Loggins.

Photograph by Elizabeth Loggins.

Matthew stands next to the small maquette sculpture of himself. Photograph by Elizabeth Loggins.

The maquette of "Matthew's Journey" was created as a study piece to help with the development of the lifesize version, which was commissioned by Matthew's grandmother, the late Mrs. Ann Hooks. Growing up, Matthew spent many hours visiting the public library with his grandmother. She commissioned this sculpture of Matthew with the hope that it would inspire other young boys to discover the joys of reading.