John Raymond Henry

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Jaguar, by Henry, at Devonian Park for the Vancouver Sculpture Biennale
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Symphony in Red, Hannover (Germany)

John Raymond Henry (August 11, 1943 – November 1, 2022)[1][2] was an American sculptor. Henry's sculpture has been described as huge welded steel drawings.[3]

Education and distinctions

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Recognition

  • 2003 Kentucky Governor's National Award.
  • 2004 Mayor's Award of Distinction in the Arts in City of Chattanooga.
John Henry sculpture installed at Sculpture Fields at Montague Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which he founded in 2016.
John Henry sculpture installed at Sculpture Fields at Montague Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which he founded in 2016.

References

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  2. John Henry, Renowned Sculptor And Co-Founder Of Sculpture Fields, Passes Away, chattanoogan.com. Accessed November 5, 2022.
  3. John Raymond Henry, August 11, 1943 - November 1, 2022, legacy.com: "Brooksville, Florida - John Raymond Henry, 79, internationally recognized sculptor, artist, arts supporter, activist, and community builder, died November 1, 2022 at his home in Brooksville, Florida."
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