WW2 -- Creating, Crafting, and Installing the Memorial’s Bronze Eagles:
Raymond Kaskey (Sculptor, Kaskey Studio), Larry Welker, Owner (Laran Bronze), Patrick Oakes (Executive Vice-President, Apex Piping Systems, Inc.). Moderated by John Vlach.:
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- Description of Pictures: Raymond Kaskey is a sculptor and architect, best known for his works of civic art, particularly the large allegorical figures he creates from bronze, copper, and stone. Kaskey designed the sculptures for the National World War II Memorial; and was assisted in the creation of these works by sculptors Aaron Sykes, Perry Carsley, and Joanna Blake from his atelier, Kaskey Studio, Inc.
Larry Welker is co-owner of Laran Bronze, the foundry in Chester, Pennsylvania, responsible for crafting the eight eagles, the ribbons supporting two laurel wreaths, and 24 bas-relief sculptures for the National World War II Memorial.
Patrick Oakes is executive vice president of Apex Piping Systems in Newport, Delaware, the company that provided the stainless steel armatures that support the Memorial’s monumental bronze eagles and laurel wreath. Apex also helped install the finished sculptures inside the Memorial arches.
John M. Vlach is Professor of American Studies and Anthropology and Director of the Folklife Program at George Washington University. He is the author of ten books on American art, architecture, and traditional communities. His most recent volumes include Back of the Big House and The Planter’s Prospect.
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- WW2D_040528_013.JPG: Ray Kaskey @ World War II tribute
- WW2D_040528_101.JPG: Left to right: Ray Kaskey, Larry Welker, and Patrick Oakes
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- Kaskey, Raymond appears on:
- 2014_DC_WW2_Yr10_A1_140524 DC -- Natl World War II Memorial -- Event: 10th Anniversary -- Mingling Before and After
- 2004_DC_WW2_Monument_040527 WW2 -- Designing the Memorial: Architecture and Sculpture:
Friedrich St. Florian (Design Architect, Natl World War II Memorial) and Raymond Kaskey (Sculptor, Kaskey Studio). Moderated by John Vlach.
- 2002_DC_BuildingC_020208 NBM -- Architectural competition 2002
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