David Hayes

Sculptor and painter with large-scale works

David Hayes - Sculptor and painter with large-scale works
Born

1931
94 years ago

Died

April 9th, 2013
12 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American sculptor and painter specialized in large-scale outdoor installations. Works prominently featured in public and private collections across the United States. Focused on creating art that engaged with the surrounding environment, blending sculpture with landscape. Collaborated with various institutions and participated in numerous exhibitions throughout the career. Continued to influence the sculptural landscape in America until death in 2013.

Created large-scale outdoor sculptures

Exhibited at prominent galleries and museums

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