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Wolfgang Hubert Flor (1928–2017)

Artists Section 22 of 38

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This German-born sculptor moved to West Virginia in search of a simple life and good wood for carving. He and his wife, Maria, built a home in Upshur County, and he became known for his wooden sculptures that showed both strong and smooth lines, representing life’s ups and downs. Flor taught many young artists and created important works like the Twelve Apostles at West Virginia Wesleyan and The Family Tree.