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.
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- David Hobbs rubbing Huey Cooper’s lucky rabbit’s foot.
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- The corner of North Acline and Main in Lake City, SC
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- After the unveiling.
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- People starting to arrive for the unveiling
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- David Hobbs being interviewed at the unveiling.
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- Attendees
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- Darla Moore chatting with visitors
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- People gathering around the sculpture.
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- Alex and Darla Moore.
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- The sculpture wrapped prior to unveiling
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- Alex Palkovich and Darla Moore
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- Alex near the sculpture
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- The reverend giving his invocation at the unveiling
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- The Huey Cooper sculpture now unveiled
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- David Hobbs about to be interviewed.
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- People putting money in Huey Cooper’s “pocket.”
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- Darla Moore waiting to go up and speak
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- People chatting and enjoying themselves at the event.
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- People in the crowd awaiting the unveiling
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- Alex speaking about the sculpture
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- Visitors checking out the sculpture
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- Darla Moore speaking to one of the attendees
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- Alex chatting with visitors.
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- Ray McBride speaking to the audience
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- Attendees taking a close look at the sculpture
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- Gentlemen looking at special features on the sculpture
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- People admiring the sculpture now that it has been unveiled
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- Darla Moore viewing the Huey Cooper sculpture Sept. 10, 2014 at the unveiling
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- Alex telling the audience about the sculpture
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- People visiting.
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- Jim Fields checking out the special “pocket” Alex created for the sculpture.
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- People talking with Alex about the sculpture.
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- People admiring the sculpture.
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- People enjoying the unveiling
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- Alex and Bery Van der Meer conferring over pictures
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- Alex and Darla Moore
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- Alex Palkovich and Darla Moore talking.
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- Darla Moore pointing out a feature of the sculpture to a friend.
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- Darla Moore talking with attendees at the unveiling
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- Jim Fields and Ray McBride discussing details
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- Alex and Darla discussing the sculpture.
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- A visitor taking part in the time-honored tradition of petting the lucky rabbit’s foot Huey Cooper held.
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- People chatting and enjoying the event
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- People talking about the sculpture.
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- People trying to get the best picture of this latest public sculpture in Lake City, SC.
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- People chatting with Alex about his latest work.
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- Alex posing for pictures with people at the unveiling.
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- Part of the crowd that is still gathering for the unveiling
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- The gentleman who modeled for much of the sculpture
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- The crowd continued to grow at the unveiling
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- It is just about time for the unveiling.
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- Huey Cooper
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- Darla touching the rabbit’s foot.
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- People enjoying the unveiling in Lake City, SC
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- After the unveiling of the Huey Cooper sculpture in Lake City, SC
