Life-Size Basketball Jersey Sculpture Unveiled at 2026 NBA All-Star Art Garden

Artist Sadie Rose's piece "Within" reflects the dedication and aspiration of NBA players and fans.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Sadie Rose, a contemporary artist based in Laguna Beach, California, has unveiled her life-size sculptural interpretation of a basketball jersey titled "Within" as part of the 2026 NBA All-Star Art Garden. The piece is designed to represent every player, fan, and dreamer who sees themselves in the game of basketball.

Why it matters

The NBA All-Star Art Garden showcases the work of talented artists who use their craft to celebrate the sport of basketball and its cultural impact. Sadie Rose's piece "Within" aims to capture the personal connection people have to the game through a reflective, dreamlike sculpture that invites the viewer to see themselves within the jersey's form.

The details

The exterior of the jersey is finished in a reflective surface, allowing viewers to see their own reflection within the sculpture. The interior surfaces reveal hand-painted blue skies and clouds, representing the inner drive, discipline, and commitment required to reach the highest level of the sport. The jersey is intentionally anonymous, with no numbers, names, or team references, to allow it to symbolize every player and fan.

  • The 2026 NBA All-Star Art Garden is taking place from February 13-16, 2026.

The players

Sadie Rose

A contemporary artist based in Laguna Beach, California, who received her BFA from CalArts and is the founder of Sadie Rose Art, a self-run gallery and working studio where she exhibits and produces her work.

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What they’re saying

“Within is a life size sculptural interpretation of a basketball jersey, used as a stand in for the athlete without depicting the body itself. The jersey is intentionally anonymous, with no numbers, names, or team references, allowing it to represent every player, as well as the fans and dreamers who see themselves in the game.”

— Sadie Rose, Artist (nba.com)

What’s next

Sadie Rose's sculpture "Within" will be on display at the 2026 NBA All-Star Art Garden from February 13-16, 2026.

The takeaway

Sadie Rose's sculpture "Within" captures the personal connection people have to basketball through a reflective, dreamlike piece that invites the viewer to see themselves within the jersey's form, representing the dedication and aspiration shared by players and fans alike.