on producing his work, he did have several notable showings and his work appeared in locations around California. In 1965, his redwood sculpture of Elizabeth Taylor was commissioned for and appeared in Taylor's film The Sandpiper. This film brought him exposure in Hollywood and beyond. "Elizabeth came to see it to make sure I was not doing something outrageous. She approved," Kara told Curtis. A short promotional film called Statue for the Sandpiper (an original movie promotion) features Kara in action. He was flown to the unveiling in Paris where the actors and producers viewed and commented on the piece. In 1990, Kara held a retrospective show of his collection in Los Angeles. It was one of the only times the entire collection was shown at one time. Kara also created several large door pieces as commissions for private collectors in Florida for a 12,000 square foot home and for another 18,000 square foot home in Walnut Creek. He later created doors for the Congregation Beth Israel Temple in Carmel Valley. He also created doors for Clint Eastwood and Maggie Johnson in Pebble Beach when they were married. Kara's work can be seen in Big Sur at the Café Keva and at the famous restaurant, Nepenthe, where the 'Phoenix Bird' statue perches above the ocean and landmark for tourist and locals alike. Below is a list of his significant works on display in the United States: 'Janus'Vero Beach Museum of Art 'Five Avatars'Self-Realization Fellowship 'Seven Point Flame'Doors for Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel Valley 'Double Helix'Monterey Peninsula College 'Phoenix Bird'Nepenthe Restaurant 'Turtle Fountain'Café Keva Kara's artistry can be seen in his work ranging from religious, political, and socially significant pieces, to the mythical and esoteric. Kara's collection can still be seen online or by appointment. See also Kurt Edward Fishback References Sources Art in Residence: West Coast Artists in Their Space. (2000), Brin M. David. "Outrageous Energy and Very Good Discipline." Edmund Kara biography, 2008. http://www.edmundkara.com/biography Brown, David J. Person interview. 1996, published Monterey Herald. Curtis, Jahn. Personal interview. 1986 Deragon, Rick. Artist Biography for Edmund Kara Exhibition. 1990 External links Edmund Kara Home Page Video clip 1925 births 2001 deaths People from Roselle Park, New Jersey American fashion designers American interior designers 20th-century American sculptors 21st-century American sculptors 21st-century American male artists American male sculptors 20th-century American male artists