Charles O. Perry
Charles O. Perry | |
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Born | Charles Owen Perry October 18, 1929 Helena, Montana, US |
Died | February 8, 2011 | (aged 81)
Occupation(s) | Sculptor, designer |
Website | www |
Charles Owen Perry (October 18, 1929, Helena, Montana, US – February 8, 2011, Norwalk, Connecticut, US) was an American sculptor particularly known for his large-scale public sculptures.[1]
Life
He served in the U.S. Army, during the
Perry initially studied architecture at
In the same year Perry won the Rome Prize (for architecture) from the American Academy in Rome and left for two years of study in Rome, Italy — an experience that confirmed his switch to sculpture. On returning to the United States, Perry began to concentrate on designing public sculptures, with Continuum outside the National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C., being his most prominent work.
In his later years, Perry diversified into developing chair designs, jewelry, and a number of sculptural puzzles for the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Institution.
In addition to his work as a sculpture Perry designed a line of jewelry, and other items for Tiffany & Co
Family
In 1962, he married Sheila Henry de Perry; they had five children. He also has a brother, Alexander Perry and sisters Carroll and Avery.[2]
References
- ^ William Grimes (February 11, 2011). "Charles O. Perry Dies at 81; Sculptor Inspired by Geometry". New York Times. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "Charles O. Perry dies; creator of Air and Space Museum sculpture was 81". The Washington Post. February 15, 2011.