SCULPTING THE PAPAL BUSTS FOR ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, NYC

Full-length view of the bronze Frank Sinatra statue beneath a lit lamppost at night, set along a waterfront promenade.
Frank Sinatra monument at the Frank Sinatra Park in Hoboken NJ
where Sinatra grew up.
The sculpture is located on the Hudson River with a backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.

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Carolyn Palmer and Tina Sinatra seated and holding hands during an outdoor sculpture unveiling ceremony.
Tina Sinatra and sculptor, Carolyn Palmer at Unveiling on Frank Sinatra birthday, Dec 12, 2021.
Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer speaking at a podium during an outdoor unveiling event, with uniformed attendees and flags behind her.
Sculptor, Carolyn Palmer speaking at Sinatra Unveiling December 12, 2021.

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St. Patrick’s
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Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer seated in her studio surrounded by multiple bronze busts arranged on worktables behind her.

FOUR PAPAL BUSTS – Permanent Installation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC.

Bronze portrait bust of Eleanor Roosevelt shown from the front, wearing a necklace and textured jacket.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
Close-up view of the bronze Lucille Ball sculpture showing her face, hairstyle, and pearl necklace.
LUCILLE BALL COMMISSION
Front view of a bronze bust depicting Mario Cuomo, mounted on a pedestal against a dark background.
GOVERNOR MARIO M CUOMO
Bronze Pope Benedict XV sculpture with traditional papal attire.
POPE BENEDICT XV1
Bronze portrait bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt shown in profile, highlighting facial features and glasses.
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT
Bronze bust of Pope Paul VI sculpted by Carolyn Palmer.
POPE PAUL V1
Bronze bust of Orville Wright sculpted by Carolyn D. Palmer.
ORVILLE WRIGHT
Bronze sculpture of the Virgin Mary by Carolyn D. Palmer.
MARY, "UNDOER OF THE KNOTS"
Bronze bust of Wilbur Wright sculpted by Carolyn D. Palmer.
WILBUR WRIGHT
Sculpted figure of Edith Wharton shown in the foreground, positioned beside a historical reference photograph of Wharton displayed in the background.
EDITH WHARTON
Clay sculpture of Mother Teresa in progress by Carolyn D. Palmer.
( CLAY IN-PROGRESS )
MOTHER THERESA
William Clinton sculpture by Carolyn D. Palmer.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM CLINTON
Bronze sculpture of Jesus Christ by Carolyn D. Palmer
THE PHYSICIAN
Full-length bronze statue of Stuart Weitzman standing with arms crossed on a pedestal in a modern interior space.
STUART WEITZMAN
Bronze bust of Sir William Osler sculpted by Carolyn D. Palmer.
SIR WILLIAM OSLER
Front view of a bronze bust depicting a classical, bearded male figure in draped garments, created as a commissioned sculpture for use on a television set.
COMMISSION FOR
DICK WOLF
Law and Order franchise
Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer working on a large figure in a studio.
Clay in Progress
16 feet tall
"Mother Nature" for Rindlaub Park
Bronze Pope Paul bust displayed on a wall pedestal inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral, viewed from a lower angle near an ornate doorway.
POPE PAUL VI
Medical students revealing the bronze statue of Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser during installation at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Medical students unveiling the bronze statue of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell during a public ceremony.

Medical students unveil Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser

Museum gallery view showing framed artwork on the wall and bronze portrait busts displayed in the exhibition space.
Bronze bust of Pope John Paul II wearing papal vestments and cross, sculpture by Carolyn Palmer.
POPE BENEDICT
Bronze sculpture of Saint Teresa by Carolyn D. Palmer.
( CLAY IN-PROGRESS )
MOTHER THERESA
Profile view of the bronze Thomas Jefferson sculpture, highlighting facial features, hair, and textured surface detail.
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Bronze bust of Pope Francis with warm expression and papal cross.
POPE FRANCIS
Bronze bust of Pope Francis installed in cathedral niche beneath vaulted stone architecture.
ST PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, NYC
Side view of the bronze Lucille Ball statue, highlighting the pose and movement of the skirt.
Three-quarter rear view of the bronze Lucille Ball statue, showing the figure turning slightly to the side.
LUCILLE BALL COMMISSION
Rear view of the full-length bronze Lucille Ball statue, showing the back of the dress and hairstyle.
Larger-than-life bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson shown standing, dressed in 18th-century clothing, with one hand resting at his side.
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Full-length bronze statue of Lucille Ball standing with hands on hips, wearing a dress and heels.
Life-size bronze sculpture of Stuart Weitzman by Carolyn D. Palmer.
STUART WEITZMAN
Close-up of bronze sculpture of Pope John Paul II showing facial detail.
POPE JOHN PAUL II
Finished white sculptural bust of Pope Francis wearing clerical garments and a pectoral cross.
POPE FRANCIS MARBLE
Bronze bust of Dr. Zef Oroshi by sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer.
DR ZEF OROSHI
Wright Brothers bronze sculptures with historic airplane reference by Carolyn D. Palmer.
WRIGHT BROTHERS COMMISSION
Bronze Lucille Ball statue standing outdoors in a snowy park.
Portrait study of Pope John Paul II with gentle expression, sculpted by Carolyn Palmer.
POPE JOHN PAUL 11 (Clay)
Bronze bust mounted inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral beneath an overhead lantern, shown within the architectural setting.
Wide interior view of St. Patrick’s Cathedral entrance showing two bronze busts mounted on either side of a large doorway.
Carolyn D. Palmer Signature Logo

MEMBERSHIPS

National Arts Club

Sadde River Arts Council

New-York Historical Society Chairman’s Circle

FDR Presidential Library Trustee  2015-2018

President of Saddle River Valley Club

Carolyn D. Palmer standing at a podium in academic regalia during a commencement ceremony.

HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE

for Contribution to the Arts
St. Peter's University, NJ May 2022

Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer shaping the head of the Lucille Ball sculpture in a studio.
Portrait of sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer smiling toward the camera.
Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer standing on a ladder while cleaning and adjusting a bronze bust installed inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
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SCULPTING THE PAPAL BUSTS FOR ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, NYC

Full-length view of the bronze Frank Sinatra statue beneath a lit lamppost at night, set along a waterfront promenade.

FRANK SINATRA STATUE

...at the Frank Sinatra Park in Hoboken, NJ where Sinatra grew up. This Landmark is located along the Hudson River with the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.

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Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer seated in her studio surrounded by multiple bronze busts arranged on worktables behind her.

ABOUT ARTIST

Carolyn D Palmer is an internationally recgognized sculptor whose passion is creating larger than life-size bronze busts and figures, many of which are displayed in prominent museums and public venues as well as in various private collections.

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VIDEO of Four Papal Busts at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Permanent Installation off 5th Avenue Entrances New York City.
Side view of a Pope John Paul bust mounted on a wall inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral, with a stained-glass window in the background.
Side view of the bronze Lucille Ball statue, highlighting the pose and movement of the skirt.

LUCILLE BALL

In 2015 Carolyn unanimously won a national competition out of 68 sculptors to create a monument of a life-size bronze Lucille Ball statue for "Lucy's" hometown park in Celoron, NY. The unveiling was on Lucy's birthday, August 6, 2016. Carolyn's sculpture received worldwide recognition and was covered by the Associated Press, New York Times, Smithsonian Magazine, USA Today, Huffington Post, Time Magazine, Business Insider, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Today show, Yahoo News, Hollywood Reporter, Seattle Times, Los Angeles Times and many other international networks. Carolyn was also interviewed by the BBC and NPR broadcasting networks.

Full-length bronze statue of Stuart Weitzman standing with arms crossed on a pedestal in a modern interior space.

STUART WEITZMAN

World-renowned shoe designer
Permanent Installation at Smithsonian Affiliate: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.

Bronze portrait bust of Eleanor Roosevelt shown from the front, wearing a necklace and textured jacket.

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

President Harry S. Truman called her "First Lady of the World"
Commissioned for entrance to FDR Presidential Library, Hdye Park, N.Y

Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer working on a large sculpture of Pope Francis in a studio.

Marble Pope Francis greeted the Holy Father at the Papal Nucio, where he stayed during his visit to USA

Finished white sculptural bust of Pope Francis wearing clerical garments and a pectoral cross.
Carolyn Palmer sculpting clay models of The Four Popes in a studio.
Front view of a bronze bust depicting a classical, bearded male figure in draped garments, created as a commissioned sculpture for use on a television set.

48" tall Roman Bust - Commissioned by
DICK WOLF
American Film Producer best known for his Law and Order franchise.

Medical students revealing the bronze statue of Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser during installation at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Medical students unveil Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser

Bronze bust of Pope Paul VI sculpted by Carolyn Palmer.
Bronze bust mounted inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral beneath an overhead lantern, shown within the architectural setting.
Larger-than-life bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson shown standing, dressed in 18th-century clothing, with one hand resting at his side.
Carolyn D. Palmer standing at a podium in academic regalia during a commencement ceremony.

HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE

for Contribution to the Arts
St. Peter's University, NJ May 2022

GALLERY

Bronze portrait bust of Eleanor Roosevelt shown from the front, wearing a necklace and textured jacket.
Close-up view of the bronze Lucille Ball sculpture showing her face, hairstyle, and pearl necklace.
Front view of a bronze bust depicting Mario Cuomo, mounted on a pedestal against a dark background.
Bronze Pope Benedict XV sculpture with traditional papal attire.
Bronze portrait bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt shown in profile, highlighting facial features and glasses.
Bronze bust of Pope Paul VI sculpted by Carolyn Palmer.
Bronze bust of Orville Wright sculpted by Carolyn D. Palmer.
Bronze sculpture of the Virgin Mary by Carolyn D. Palmer.
Bronze bust of Wilbur Wright sculpted by Carolyn D. Palmer.
Sculpted figure of Edith Wharton shown in the foreground, positioned beside a historical reference photograph of Wharton displayed in the background.
Clay sculpture of Mother Teresa in progress by Carolyn D. Palmer.
William Clinton sculpture by Carolyn D. Palmer.
Bronze sculpture of Jesus Christ by Carolyn D. Palmer
Full-length bronze statue of Stuart Weitzman standing with arms crossed on a pedestal in a modern interior space.
Bronze bust of Sir William Osler sculpted by Carolyn D. Palmer.
Front view of a bronze bust depicting a classical, bearded male figure in draped garments, created as a commissioned sculpture for use on a television set.
Bronze Pope Paul bust displayed on a wall pedestal inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral, viewed from a lower angle near an ornate doorway.
Clay sculpture of Mother Nature in progress by Carolyn D. Palmer.
Rear view of Mother Nature clay sculpture in progress by Carolyn D. Palmer.

Clay in Progress

16 feet tall
"Mother Nature" for Rindlaub Park

Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer working on a large figure in a studio.
Wide interior view of St. Patrick’s Cathedral entrance showing two bronze busts mounted on either side of a large doorway.
5th Avenue Entrance to St. Patrick's Cathedral, NYC
Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer shaping the head of the Lucille Ball sculpture in a studio.
Carolyn D. Palmer Signature Logo
Museum gallery view showing framed artwork on the wall and bronze portrait busts displayed in the exhibition space.

MEMBERSHIPS

National Arts Club

Sadde River Arts Council

New-York Historical Society Chairman’s Circle

FDR Presidential Library Trustee  2015-2018

President of Saddle River Valley Club

NEWS

Online newspaper article featuring sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer standing beside the Frank Sinatra statue along a waterfront promenade.
Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer speaking at a podium during an outdoor unveiling event, with uniformed attendees and flags behind her.
Sculptor, Carolyn Palmer speaking at Sinatra Unveiling December 12, 2021.
Portrait of sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer smiling toward the camera.