Edie Parker (artist) facts for kids
Edie Parker is a talented Canadian artist. She is a sculptor, an illustrator, and a designer. Edie was born in Hungary in 1956. She became well-known in Canada for her amazing sculpture called Our Game.
Our Game is a tribute to Canada's love for ice hockey. It is made of bronze. The sculpture is very large, standing about 17 feet tall. You can find it in front of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario. It was first shown to the public in 1993.
Edie Parker's Journey
Edie Parker moved to Canada when she was 19 years old. She wanted to study art. She attended Mohawk College and the Ontario College of Art & Design. These schools helped her develop her artistic skills.
Creating the "Our Game" Sculpture
Edie Parker was working as a designer and sculptor when she got a special job. She was asked to design and create Our Game. She worked with Ken Young, who was an exhibition designer.
The large bronze statue was carefully made. A company called MST Bronze Limited helped to cast and install it. This means they poured the melted bronze into a mold. Then, they put the finished sculpture in its place.
