The statue “Father Garces” is State Historical Landmark No. 277. From the LA Times, 7 May 1939, “Indians will unveil, a right reverend monsignor will bless, the statue of Padre Garces at Bakersfield, 2 p.m. today. Made by John Palo-Kangas… read more
Federal Art Project artist Uno John Palokangas (known as John Palo-Kangas) sculpted “Spirit of the CCC” (1935) for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) WWI Veterans Camp located at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA. Also known as “Iron Mike,” the… read more
John Palo-Kangas created this 14-foot concrete sculpture in 1937 for the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It stands in front of Ventura’s city hall. In 1989, Wilbur Robottom made a bronze copy that replaced the decaying concrete… read more
Several New Deal art works grace the Santa Monica high school campus, including a 7-foot high cast stone sculpture titled “The Viking,” which stands on the patio between the Art and History buildings. The sculpture was created by John Palo-Kangas… read more