Charles Parks (sculptor)

Charles Cropper Parks (1922 - October 25, 2012) was an American sculptor who donated almost 300 of his works to the State of Delaware in 2011.

For the American basketball player, see Charley Parks. For the manufacturer, see Charles Darling Parks.

Biography

Charles Parks was born in Onancock, Virginia in 1922.[1] He served in the air force during World War II, before getting an education at University of Delaware and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.[1]

Parks and his wife, Inge, created the Charles Parks foundation in 2003.[2] In 2011 the Parks family donated approximately 290 sculptures from Charles Parks' private collection to the State of Delaware, in the hope they would be displayed to the public.[1][3][4]

Parks died in Wilmington, Delaware[4] on October 25, 2012 age 90.[1] Delaware governor, Jack Markell, described Parks as "an extraordinarily talented artist and sculptor whose life work made an impact on so many".[1]

In April 2013 thirteen of Parks' sculptures were exhibited at the First State Heritage Park Welcome Centre and Galleries, organised by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.[2]

References
  1. "Charles Cropper Parks obituary". The News Journal. DelawareOnline. October 27, 2012. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  2. "Works by Charles Parks on display at Dover's First Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries". The Hunt Magazine. MediaTwo. April 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  3. Soulsman, Gary (September 7, 2011). "Tribute to Charles Parks: Sculptor's collection to be preserved by state of Delaware". The News Journal. DelawareOnline. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  4. "Remembering Charles Parks". Delaware's Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. November 8, 2012. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
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