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 talking about the sculpture.

: People enjoying the unveiling

: The gentleman who modeled for much of the sculpture

: Darla Moore waiting to go up and speak

: It is just about time for the unveiling.

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

: Jim Fields and Ray McBride discussing details

: David Hobbs being interviewed at the unveiling.

: The reverend giving his invocation at the unveiling

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

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

: People in the crowd awaiting the unveiling

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

: Alex and Darla Moore

: Darla Moore chatting with visitors

: People talking with Alex about the sculpture.

: Ray McBride speaking to the audience

: Alex and Bery Van der Meer conferring over pictures

: Attendees

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

: Alex and Darla discussing the sculpture.

: People visiting.

: David Hobbs about to be interviewed.

: Alex and Darla Moore.

: People chatting and enjoying the event

: Alex speaking about the sculpture

: Darla Moore speaking to one of the attendees

: Alex chatting with visitors.

: Alex posing for pictures with people at the unveiling.

: People enjoying the unveiling in Lake City, SC

: Alex near the sculpture

: People admiring the sculpture now that it has been unveiled

: Attendees taking a close look at the sculpture

: After the unveiling.

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

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

: Alex Palkovich and Darla Moore

: Visitors checking out the sculpture

: Darla Moore talking with attendees at the unveiling

: Alex Palkovich and Darla Moore talking.

: People admiring the sculpture.

: Alex telling the audience about the sculpture

: People starting to arrive for the unveiling

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

: People chatting and enjoying themselves at the event.

: Huey Cooper

: People gathering around the sculpture.

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

: Gentlemen looking at special features on the sculpture

: The crowd continued to grow at the unveiling

: The sculpture wrapped prior to unveiling

: The Huey Cooper sculpture now unveiled

: People chatting with Alex about his latest work.

: Darla touching the rabbit’s foot.

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

Alex Palkovich

Sculptor