Leroy Person

Leroy Person
Leroy Person in his North Carolina studio with his works, 1981
Born
Leroy Person

1907
Occhmecchee Neck, North Carolina
Died1985(1985-00-00) (aged 77–78)
Occhmeechee Neck, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Known forWood sculpture
MovementModern Art

Leroy Person (1907–1985) was an American sculptor and wood carver from a remote region in northeastern North Carolina. Person's sculptures, and later, drawings, are recognized for their particular sensitivity to color and surface markings.