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.

: People starting to arrive for the unveiling

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

: Alex and Darla Moore.

: Darla Moore talking with attendees at the unveiling

: After the unveiling.

: Darla Moore waiting to go up and speak

: Alex Palkovich and Darla Moore talking.

: The Huey Cooper sculpture now unveiled

: Darla touching the rabbit’s foot.

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

: People chatting and enjoying the event

: The gentleman who modeled for much of the sculpture

: Gentlemen looking at special features on the sculpture

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

: Jim Fields and Ray McBride discussing details

: People chatting and enjoying themselves at the event.

: Alex near the sculpture

: Alex posing for pictures with people at the unveiling.

: David Hobbs about to be interviewed.

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

: People in the crowd awaiting the unveiling

: People talking about the sculpture.

: Visitors checking out the sculpture

: Alex and Darla discussing the sculpture.

: People enjoying the unveiling

: The crowd continued to grow at the unveiling

: Alex telling the audience about the sculpture

: Alex and Bery Van der Meer conferring over pictures

: Huey Cooper

: People admiring the sculpture.

: Alex speaking about the sculpture

: People gathering around the sculpture.

: Darla Moore chatting with visitors

: It is just about time for the unveiling.

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

: People enjoying the unveiling in Lake City, SC

: People visiting.

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

: The reverend giving his invocation at the unveiling

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

: People chatting with Alex about his latest work.

: Darla Moore speaking to one of the attendees

: Alex chatting with visitors.

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

: People talking with Alex about the sculpture.

: Alex Palkovich and Darla Moore

: Attendees

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

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

: Attendees taking a close look at the sculpture

: The sculpture wrapped prior to unveiling

: David Hobbs being interviewed at the unveiling.

: Alex and Darla Moore

: Ray McBride speaking to the audience

: People admiring the sculpture now that it has been unveiled

Alex Palkovich

Sculptor