Alex Palkovich

Sculptor

Huey Cooper

September 13th, 2014

Huey Cooper
The Huey Cooper sculpture was installed at the corner of North Acline and Main Street in the Lake City Historical District Wednesday, September 10, 2014. The sculpture was commissioned by the Lake City Community Foundation to honor a well-remembered community figure. Alex created a special feature on the sculpture that is very unique. The sculpture incorporates a slit where visitors can insert coins that contribute support for local needs. The design protects the “coin bank” from the many downpours that can be expected in South Carolina.

Lake City, South Carolina is a small city but has a large artistic presence. It is the home to ArtFields which takes place each spring. ArtFields offers the largest art prize in the southeastern United States.

: Alex and Bery Van der Meer conferring over pictures

: People talking about the sculpture.

: The crowd continued to grow at the unveiling

: People visiting.

: Darla Moore pointing out a feature of the sculpture to a friend.

: Darla Moore talking with attendees at the unveiling

: People admiring the sculpture now that it has been unveiled

: The sculpture wrapped prior to unveiling

: Alex chatting with visitors.

: It is just about time for the unveiling.

: Darla Moore viewing the Huey Cooper sculpture Sept. 10, 2014 at the unveiling

: A visitor taking part in the time-honored tradition of petting the lucky rabbit’s foot Huey Cooper held.

: Darla Moore chatting with visitors

: People putting money in Huey Cooper’s “pocket.”

: Alex speaking about the sculpture

: After the unveiling of the Huey Cooper sculpture in Lake City, SC

: People enjoying the unveiling in Lake City, SC

: Part of the crowd that is still gathering for the unveiling

: Jim Fields and Ray McBride discussing details

: Attendees

: Alex and Darla Moore.

: Alex Palkovich and Darla Moore

: Alex near the sculpture

: People chatting and enjoying themselves at the event.

: Darla touching the rabbit’s foot.

: People starting to arrive for the unveiling

: After the unveiling.

: David Hobbs about to be interviewed.

: The Huey Cooper sculpture now unveiled

: People talking with Alex about the sculpture.

: The reverend giving his invocation at the unveiling

: People admiring the sculpture.

: Alex telling the audience about the sculpture

: David Hobbs rubbing Huey Cooper’s lucky rabbit’s foot.

: People chatting and enjoying the event

: The gentleman who modeled for much of the sculpture

: Huey Cooper

: Alex posing for pictures with people at the unveiling.

: Alex and Darla Moore

: Darla Moore waiting to go up and speak

: People chatting with Alex about his latest work.

: Darla Moore speaking to one of the attendees

: Alex and Darla discussing the sculpture.

: Gentlemen looking at special features on the sculpture

: Ray McBride speaking to the audience

: The corner of North Acline and Main in Lake City, SC

: Jim Fields checking out the special “pocket” Alex created for the sculpture.

: People gathering around the sculpture.

: Alex Palkovich and Darla Moore talking.

: People enjoying the unveiling

: People in the crowd awaiting the unveiling

: People trying to get the best picture of this latest public sculpture in Lake City, SC.

: Attendees taking a close look at the sculpture

: David Hobbs being interviewed at the unveiling.

: Visitors checking out the sculpture

Alex Palkovich

Sculptor