Public Art
Monumental sculptures designed for public spaces, from the 19-foot Sower at Florence Baptist Temple to the Eagle Monument at Veterans Park. These works are created to inspire and engage communities for generations.
See the work in person Many of these pieces stand in and around Florence, South Carolina, on the Alex Palkovich Sculpture Trail mapped by Visit Florence. Southern Living recommended the trail in its 2024 feature on Florence.
Featured Commissions
The Eagle Monument
Florence Veterans Park, Florence, South Carolina
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9/11 Memorial
Florence Veterans Park, Florence, South Carolina
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Alone with Memories
Florence Veterans Park, Florence, South Carolina
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The Sower
Florence Baptist Temple, Florence, South Carolina
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Dr. R. N. Beck
Florence, South Carolina
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Huey Cooper
Lake City, South Carolina
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General Francis Marion
Johnsonville, South Carolina
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A visitor taking part in the time-honored tradition of petting the lucky rabbit's foot Huey Cooper held.
After the unveiling of the Huey Cooper sculpture in Lake City, SC
Alex at unveiling of sculpture of dog
Alex standing in front of Home Safe. Photo by Jeff Smith.
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Alex with Dr. Luther F. Carter, President of Francis Marion University
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Alone with Memories
Alone with Memories
Alone with Memories
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Alone with Memories
Alone with Memories & Wall of Tears
Beverly and Star
Beverly and Star
Boykin Spaniel
Darla Moore viewing the Huey Cooper sculpture Sept. 10, 2014 at the unveiling
David Hobbs rubbing Huey Cooper's lucky rabbit's foot.
Dog running toward Home Safe
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Dr. Beck
Dr. Doug Smith and Alex at the unveiling of the statue on the FMU campus
Dr. R. N. Beck
DrSmith at sunset
Eagle
Eagle
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Eagle in Nesher
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Eagle in Nesher
Eagle in Nesher - left
Eagle in Nesher - side view
Eagle put in the context of the monument
Francis Marion
Francis Marion (in Johnsonville)
General Francis Marion sculpture at sunset in Johnsonville, SC
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Home Safe
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Home Safe
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Home Safe
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Home Safe (small version)
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Home Safe, View 1 W Duffel Bag, 360
Home-Safe in Loveland, Colorado
Huey Cooper
Jack Dowis
Jack Dowis
Jack Dowis
Joe Stukes
Joe Stukes
Joe Stukes
Joe Stukes
On the way to the market
People putting money in Huey Cooper's "pocket."
Sayan Dent Memorial
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Senator Hugh K. Leatherman
Senator Hugh K. Leatherman
Senator Leatherman sculpture with Senator Leatherman and Alex at the FMU Performing Arts Center
Sharon on Pedestal
Shimon Peres
Shimon Peres
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Shimon Peres - side view
Sower with shadow
Sower, Florence Baptist Temple, close-up
The Huey Cooper sculpture now unveiled
The full-size Home Safe monument
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Unveiling DrSmith statue article
WWII Monument - Front Right
WWII Monument - Front View
WWII Monument - soldier from left
WWII Monument-Soldier
William H Johnson and Alex
World War II Monument
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Yitzhak Shamir - on pedestal in water feature
Yitzhak Shamir on pedestal
Young model with his sculpture