Raymond Kaskey (born 1943) is an American sculptor and architect who created Portlandia, a copper statue in Portland, Oregon.[1] Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he studied architecture at Carnegie Mellon University[2] and Yale University. A fellow of the American Institute of Architects, he received the Henry Hering Medal from the National Sculpture Society for Portlandia.[3][4]
Raymond Kaskey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University |
| Known for | sculpture |
| Notable work | Portlandia |
Kaskey has threatened lawsuits against those who use portrayals of his work for commercial purposes.[5]
Works edit
- Portlandia, Portland, Oregon
- Art Rooney statue at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Gateway of Dreams, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Georgia
- Bronze components for the World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C.[1]
- Statue of Carter G Woodson at Carter G Woodson Memorial Park in Washington, D.C.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b Grooms, Thomas B. (2004). World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C. American Battle Monuments Commission; U.S. General Services Administration. p. 1984. OCLC 1135191273.
- ^ "WWII Memorial: The "High Point" of Raymond Kaskey's Career". Carnegie Mellon University. June 1, 2004.
- ^ Sculpture Review. 35: 37. 1986. ISSN 0028-0127.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Who's Who in American Art 2003-2004. Marquis Who's Who. 2003. p. 624. ISBN 978-0-8379-6304-4.
- ^ Locanthi, John (September 4, 2014). "So Sue Us". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2020-04-30.
- ^ "Carter G Woodson Memorial Park Project". Department of General Services. Published 2014. Accessed April 30, 2023.
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