The Constance M Heinecke statue is a commissioned bronze portrait by Escar UK Bronze, depicting Connie seated and preserving her likeness and character
The Connie Heinecke statue was installed outside her home at Anantara Condominium in Hua Hin, Thailand, beside the resort associated with her family
Constance Heinecke was born in Philadelphia in 1919 and moved to Asia with her family in 1952, initially settling in Japan while her husband Roy served as a US Marine correspondent in Korea
Connie worked as Women’s Editor for the Army, Navy and Air Force Times, beginning a career in publishing and advertising in Asia
The Heinecke family moved to Hong Kong in 1956, later living in Kuala Lumpur before settling in Bangkok in 1963
Connie worked in advertising for Newsweek, building a career that took her across the region
Thailand became her adopted home, and she was remembered in Hua Hin for her humour, sociability and independent spirit
Her son Bill Heinecke founded Minor International, the hospitality, restaurant and lifestyle business associated with Anantara
Connie enjoyed travelling to see family and friends, sharing stories and jokes throughout a long life that ended in 2017, aged 98
Her book A Connoisseur’s Choice of Jokes raised funds for the Roy E Heinecke Foundation, supporting educational opportunities for Thai children
The family photographs and Julie Wilkinson’s concept drawing shown below document this personal bronze portrait commission
Explore more Escar UK Bronze Commissions
Hollow Cast Bronze Statues UK -:- Hollow Cast Bronze Sculptures UK
Constance Heinecke, known as Connie, lived from 1919 to 2017 and worked in publishing and advertising in Asia; Thailand became her adopted home, and her son Bill founded Minor International
The commissioned bronze portrait was installed outside Connie’s home at Anantara Condominium in Hua Hin, Thailand; contact Anantara directly for any visiting arrangements
The bronze statue portrays Connie seated and captures her individual likeness and character; the photographs on this page show the finished sculpture with Connie and her family
The Constance M Heinecke bronze statue is an Escar UK Bronze commission; this page includes Connie with John and Joy Cox and the concept drawing by Julie Wilkinson
Yes, the project photographs show Connie alongside her completed bronze portrait, including a photograph with John and Joy Cox
For a personal portrait, explore our commissioned bronze sculptures or contact Escar UK Bronze to discuss your ideas