Loura Parks Dobbs attended Boston University, the University of New Hampshire and the Skowhegan School of Art before settling at the Naguib School of Sculpture on the shores of Lake Michigan just outside of Chicago, beginning her education in the classic style of full figure human sculpture as protégé to world renowned artist and master sculptor Mustafa Naguib, where her work consisted of all aspects of steel armature construction, clay sculpture, mold making, casting and finishing.
Loura's recent works include commissions of St. Peter and St. Michael The Archangel for the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, in Lake Buena Vista Florida. Commissions for the Mennello Museum of American Art and The George C. Young United States Federal Building and Courthouse in Orlando, and a sculpture for The Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.
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Loura Parks Dobbs
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This three ton, fifteen foot bronze honors the Archangel as a figure of beauty and power. Michael shields the observer with his body and massive wings as he stands, posed to protect all who call upon his defense.
This life-sized bronze depicts Christ's successor seated prominently on his throne with the keys to the kingdom of heaven firmly in his right hand while his gaze turns downward in a human gesture of humility.
Inspired by the paintings of Caravaggio, this life-sized work captures The Apostle of the Gentiles on the road to Damascus surrounded by a heavenly light as he surrenders to the voice of Christ.
Conceived from a sketch by Michelango, the high relief depicts the Holy Mother extending her arms and gaze away from the mortal remains of her son and upward to the Son of God.
This life sized bust of the beloved Pontiff and newly canonized saint depicting the blessed John Paul II in his traditional white skull cap and elbow length cape was created for Pope John Paul Manor in Cresson Pa.