Fred Kormis

Fred Kormis (1897–1986) was a German sculptor. Kormis gained recognition for his bronze portrait medallions. Amongst a total of 41 pieces exhibited at Royal Academy the subjects included Edward VIII, Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin.[1] Examples of his medallions are to be found in the National Portrait Gallery, the British Museum and the Royal Collection.[2]

Angels (1968), Museum of Art, Ein Harod (Meuhad)

He married Rachel Sender, sister of Tony Sender.

He was keen to make a memorial to prisoners of war including victims of the concentration camps. Thanks to a family bequest he was able to start work on the five figures. His friend Reg Freeson, then leader of Brent Council, helped him find a home for them in Gladstone Park, London. Eventually the five figures were unveiled on May 11, 1969.[1]

References

Colloms, Marianne; Weindling, Dick (2013). "The sculptor Fred Kormis". westhampsteadlife.com (August 7, 2013). Retrieved 16 November 2017.
"Fred Kormis - Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951". sculpture.gla.ac.uk. Mapping Sculpture project. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

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[WHL-1] Colloms, Marianne; Weindling, Dick (2013). "The sculptor Fred Kormis". westhampsteadlife.com (August 7, 2013). Retrieved 16 November 2017.

[Mapping_Sculpture-2] "Fred Kormis - Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951". sculpture.gla.ac.uk. Mapping Sculpture project. Retrieved 16 November 2017.