Raymond Kaskey

Raymond Kaskey
Born	1943
Alma mater	Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University
Known for	sculpture
Notable work	Portlandia

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]

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]

References

1. Grooms, Thomas B. (2004). World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C. American Battle Monuments Commission; U.S. General Services Administration. p. 1984. OCLC 1135191273.
2. "WWII Memorial: The "High Point" of Raymond Kaskey's Career". Carnegie Mellon University. June 1, 2004.
3. Sculpture Review. 35: 37. 1986. ISSN 0028-0127. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
4. Who's Who in American Art 2003-2004. Marquis Who's Who. 2003. p. 624. ISBN 978-0-8379-6304-4.
5. Locanthi, John (September 4, 2014). "So Sue Us". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2020-04-30.
6. "Carter G Woodson Memorial Park Project". Department of General Services. Published 2014. Accessed April 30, 2023.

External links

• Raymond Kaskey Website