Raymond Kaskey (born 1943) is an American sculptor and architect who created Portlandia, a copper statue in Portland, Oregon.[1] Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he studied architecture at Carnegie Mellon University[2] and Yale University. A fellow of the American Institute of Architects, he received the Henry Hering Medal from the National Sculpture Society for Portlandia.[3][4]
Raymond Kaskey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University |
| Known for | sculpture |
| Notable work | Portlandia |
Kaskey has threatened lawsuits against those who use portrayals of his work for commercial purposes.[5]
Works
- Portlandia, Portland, Oregon
- Art Rooney statue at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Gateway of Dreams, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Georgia
- Bronze components for the World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C.[1]
- Statue of Carter G Woodson at Carter G Woodson Memorial Park in Washington, D.C.[6]