New York Art@Site www.artatsite.com Robert Berks Mother Clara Hale Monument
Artist:

Robert Berks

Title:

Mother Clara Hale Monument

Year:
1992
Adress:
Hale House
Website:
www.sculptureadventures.com:
Sculptor Robert Berks created this unique sculpture of Mother Clara Hale in front of the historic Hale House. The sculpture was made thanks to the generosity of many artists and individuals such as Yoko Ono, Donald Trump and Patti Labelle to a name a few. Berks is widely recognized for his uniques use of bronze in creating his pieces of art. His monuments and more specifically his busts are located in many important galleries, private and public institutions, and even stadiums throughout the US. Mother Clara Hale was a humanitarian native to Harlem who opened her doors to abandoned children and children who were dealing with drug addictions.
For more info see Robert Berks' website