2025 Public Sculpture Selection
When considering sculptures, keep in mind the size of each sculpture's base in relation to the size of the given concrete pad.
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#3 - Grandpa S
Matt Miller
"Grandpa S is a sculpture fabricated in creative play and influenced by the figures that were present in those younger times." |
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#5 - Growth and Ghosts
Matt Miller
“While discovering our path into the future, we must fight against our tendencies to fall into our past.” |
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#6 - BirdWoman Tree
Paul Bobrowitz
"BirdWoman Tree is a captivating metal sculpture crafted from found objects. The artist transforms discarded materials into a whimsical yet evocative figure that blends avian, nature, and human form. Challenging the conventional representation of Atlas, who bears the globe on his shoulders, BirdWoman Tree depicts a female figure bent backward, her womb symbolically containing the weight of the earth. This inversion of the myth explores themes of burden, creation, and the inherent connection between humanity and the planet." One arm cradles the earth and has transformed with wings and avian form. The other arm is a rooted tree branch that stabilizes and balances. Crane required. |
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#8 - Guardian of the Garden
Paul Bobrowitz
"Guardian of the Garden is a striking presence in its verdant setting. The crimson-painted metal sculpture depicts a whimsical, anthropomorphic figure with a simplified, almost folk-art aesthetic. Its most prominent feature is the intricate sphere held aloft formed with human figures. The other arm holds a bird house." Requires crane or muscles with handtruck. |
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#9 - The Watcher
Paul Bobrowitz
"The Watcher, a dual-sided sculpture by Paul Bobrowitz, explores the complexities of perception and the multifaceted nature of identity. The mask-like face on one side symbolizes the persona we present to the world, while the abstract forms on the reverse hint at the hidden depths and unspoken truths that lie beneath. The sculpture encourages viewers to question what it means to observe and be observed, and to consider the many layers that make up an individual." Requires a crane or muscles and handtruck. |
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#10 - Moose on the Loose
Paul Bobrowitz
"The metal moose symbolizes the boundless energy of the wild. The weathered finish and natural setting further emphasize its connection to the environment, suggesting that the moose is not just a representation of nature, but a part of it. The sculpture's open, airy structure creates a sense of lightness and movement, perfectly capturing the energy of the subject." Requires crane. |
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#12 - Liberte
Chris Wubbena
"Liberte, inspired by classical figurative sculpture along with geologic and Neolithic rock formations, takes a closer look at the individual, the person, and the weight they assume. The abstracted figurative form exists in a state of perpetual action and reaction as its stainless-steel body constructs and twists under a large, painted, rock-like mass. The painted, layered histories accumulated atop the figurative form expresses the here and now with the use of applied text and imagery." |
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#14 - Suddenly
Chris Wubbena
"Suddenly, inspired by classical figurative sculpture along with geologic and Neolithic rock formations, takes a closer look at the individual, the person, and the weight they assume. The abstracted figurative form exists in a state of perpetual action and reaction as its stainless-steel body constructs and twists under a large, painted, rock-like mass. The painted, layered histories accumulated atop the figurative form expresses the here and now with the use of applied text and imagery." |
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#16 - Willow Dust II
Stephanie Sailer
"Willow Dust II, a piece based on a grain of pollen from the Goat Willow tree, serves as a reminder of the microscopic world’s profound influence. As we walk through our daily lives, we often overlook the highly detailed and intricately woven elements that surround us, smaller than our vision can perceive. If we were to magnify these surroundings, we would discover an alien world densely populated with endless organisms and life-producing matter, each with its own unique form and texture. Though a grain of pollen is small and easily forgotten, it is an irreplaceable step in the creation of life. Recognizing the beauty and importance of these tiny entities is fascinating and humbling." |
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#17 - Drip Drop
Peter Gray
"A fun piece that continues my focus on water. In this case rain water is captured by the troughs and flows towards the lower sections. When it is not raining the colorful balls appear to drop from one level to the next." |
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#18 - Agua Dorada
Peter Gray
"Agua Dorada was created to emphasize the importance and value of our need and perception of water. We have reached a point in many regions of the United States and the world where water has the value of gold and life without it is perilous. The concept for this sculpture is a riff on the 'black gold' oil-based products we have been using and burning since 1859. Even though oil has enhanced many aspects of our lives, it has led to irreparable environmental damage and issues." |
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#21 - River Siren
Kristin Garnant
"This piece mixes the rich texture of corten steel with shimmering, ground stainless. An abstract feminine form that stands sentry, beckoning to the river’s constant motion." |
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#22 - Crossroads
Kristin Garnant
"Crossroads is constructed of thick walled steel tubing. Like roads converging, crossing, intersecting and angling off, this sculpture heads into a number of different directions at once." |
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#23 - South of Dead Ahead
Kristin Garnant
"Like roads converging, crossing, intersecting and angling off, this sculpture heads into a number of different directions at once. Assembled from thick walled tubing." |
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#24 - Shadow Ship
Kristin Garnant
"The sweeping lines of ground stainless steel and oxidizing cortenized steel juxtapose in this piece to offer a composition of textures. Boats and their design have always fascinated me. Primarily the fluidity of their shape, be they tanker or dinghy. In this piece I have only suggested the outline, though the sail appears to be caught by the passing breeze." |
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#25 - The Pollinator
Kirk Seese
"The Pollinator is a smaller version of a $40,000 permanent sculpture commission I was selected for in 2024, to decorate and draw attention to the BISH Discovery Center in Greenville, OH, after winning a national RFP sponsored by the Darke County Arts Council. That piece involved a butterfly with an 8 ft wingspan and 9 half kayaks representing blades of grass encircling it. We also planted native wildflowers around the artwork to attract local pollinators. This piece is smaller, and sits atop a single “blade” of grass, but still has the same semi-tranparent stained glass effect and powerful visual impact as the larger version. As this is a new concept, I only have one currently installed in Alamosa, CO, for their Alamosa Artscape Rotating sculpture on loan program 2024-2025, but there has been such a response to this particular concept, that I have made 12 more over the winter, 8 of which have already been selected for display around the country." |
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#36 - Dancer #1
Chris Plaisted
"This sculpture engages anyone passing by who wants to pause next to it and have a quick dance. I have created a series of these dancers in a medley of colors and movements. No two are the same but share the same energy and spirit. I designed them to be roughly less than the height of an average adult so that young people and teenagers alike can stop for a quick selfie. Their bright and reflective colors have constantly been engaging and energetic wherever they have traveled. And unlike many art pieces, this sculpture is designed to be touched" |
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#38 - Terrestrial Horizon
Chris Plaisted
"An abstract interpretation of the earth's smallness in the universe's grand scheme." |
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#39 - Whole of My Heart
Chris Plaisted
"The sculpture represents a heart crafted from steel and rebar. The outer layers of the heart are a deep, passionate red, while the inner layers gradually transition into a warm yellow. A carved hole is at the heart's center, creating a captivating and emotive focal point. The empty space within the heart is a powerful symbol, evoking a sense of longing, vulnerability, or even resilience. The interplay of colors and the carefully sculpted negative space make this piece visually stunning and emotionally evocative." |
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#45 - Spiral of White
Tim Adams
"White light is a mixture of the seven colors we see in a rainbow-Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red or VIBGYOR! Sunlight splits into these seven colors and it appears white to our eyes. White light is inclusive as it contains all the colors of the spectrum. The white, spiral shape offers viewers a moment of acceptance, calm, clarity, and hope." |
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#46 - Rudbekia
Tim Adams
"Drawing inspiration from the Rudbeckia flower's fundamental elements, I crafted each component of the sculpture. The seed head, crafted from weathered steel, features intricate patterns cut to mimic developing seeds, while the canary yellow petals, fashioned from aluminum, flow gracefully, echoing the flower's natural form. Perforated steel leaves adorn the stem, providing a verdant contrast and mounted atop a sturdy foundation of concrete and steel. I envision this sculpture as a gathering point—a place for shade, photography, and communal connection, embodying the harmonious coexistence between art, nature, and humanity." |
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#48 - Lean In
Tim Adams
"Lean In acknowledges the force and strength of not only Midwest prairie winds but daily “winds” that occur in everyone’s life. The illusion of the piece “bending” but not breaking in order to navigate and thrive in times of strong forces, mirrors the human quality of flexibility which allows us to navigate challenging “winds” in our lives." |
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#52 - Come Together
Dale Compton
"In this sculpture you might notice two separate pieces coming together through the chaotic lines on the top. As a representation of our society, you can see how two sections, on different levels, can find a way to be integrated and form one cohesive unit. Too often in our world there is division. In this piece I hope people will see there is a way to overcome that division. This piece uses reclaimed scrap metal to create all parts of the sculpture. I hope people young and old can stop and look at my sculpture and think about how they can come together with those in their world." |
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#53 - Building Blocks
Dale Compton
"Building Blocks is a sculpture designed to be a fun, whimsical piece that stacks blocks on top of each other. A combination of warm and cool colors helps the viewer move though this piece. With all of the chaos in life, sometimes it is nice to keep things simple and bring us all back to the days when we could forget about any worries and just build with blocks. This piece used scrap metal saved from the landfill to create all sections of the sculpture." |
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#54 - Vortex
David Zahn
"The sculpted form is high fired ceramic, and the base portion made of wood, metal, and coated in Resin. All parts are suitable for outdoor use. Metal tabs on the bottom of the base section can be anchored to concrete. The artwork was created in 2020." |
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#56 - Maxilla
Steven Buduo
"A key part of my work is understanding how drawing and building represent different modes of thought. Rather than simply responding to external influences, my work is shaped by pivotal experiences—such as visiting St. Denis in Paris, witnessing large-scale construction projects, and spending time in Japan—that have redefined my understanding of space, the process of building, and the meaning of form." |
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#57 - Timekeeper
Steve Feren
"The work Timekeeper, came from a desire to create a series that had solid mass, but portrayed a feeling of de-materialization. My desire was to create the feeling of a constellation of stars, conveying light messages from beyond. The Timekeeper sculpture reflects the relative nature of time and our place in it." |
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#58 - Whistlepig
Steve Feren
"The work Whistlepig, came from a desire to create a series that had solid mass, but portrayed a feeling of de-materialization. My desire was to create the feeling of a constellation of stars, conveying light messages from beyond. I look for the work to confirm and connect with the magic of life unfolding. Through the work I try to reconfirm my faith in the human experience. " |
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#59 - En Gard
Ted Sitting Crow Garner
"Passing tribute to deceased Chicago sculptor Ron Gard. Ron and I had our moments, and when I was asked to move some sculptures out of his studio after his death, and there was no money in it, I asked for a rolled piece of steel that was in the material stack. The piece is one cut through that steel piece and inverting one of the two halves, with a base plate added. It was kind of intended to be like two figures back to back prior to a duel, but wound up looking more like a cactus from a Roadrunner cartoon." |
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#60 - NorseEast
Jon Kamrath
"NorseEast takes inspiration from Scandinavian heritage commonly found in Northern Minnesota and blends it with visual references often seen in Eastern Asia, forming a simple yet elegant abstract sculpture. As the viewer moves around the piece, the sun lights up different grind marks on the aluminum panel and creates a shifting pattern almost reminiscent of an electrical storm." |
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#61 - Crossroads
Jon Kamrath
"Reminiscent of aerial maps over a city of lakes, Crossroads explores the organic lines found regularly in rigid geometric design. I find it fascinating to see the constantly evolving balance humans struggle to establish with nature, pruning it back at the edges and attempting over time to force it to conform to their desires. Yet, nature eventually pushes back and softens the hard edges of all human creation, sometimes even completely taking over and erasing it altogether. Oftentimes we see nature growing in and around planned designs and structures, changing them in unpredictable ways and creating a beautiful new construct of both organic and geometric shapes and lines." |
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#62 - Crossroads II
Jon Kamrath
"The second edition in this series, Crossroads II also explores the organic lines found regularly in rigid geometric design. I find it fascinating to see the way nature eventually takes over and softens the edges of all human creation. Crossroads II embraces this dichotomy to celebrate the visual beauty of humankind’s ever changing relationship with nature." |
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#63 - Half Sail
Jon Kamrath
"Half Sail is a smaller, more intimate pedestal version of my popular Full Sail series. This abstract sailboat uses a strong contrast between dark, distressed steel components and bright, clean aluminum panels. The organic feel of the steel, juxtaposed with the vibrant motion ground into the aluminum creates a striking visual, constantly changing with the position of the sun or viewer." |
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#64 - Mobile Home
Andrew Arvanetes
"This sculpture, “Mobile Home”, is fabricated of .125 (⅛”) aluminum sheet and aluminum structural tubing. It measures approximately 120”h x 48”w x 54”d and weighs approximately 200 pounds. The sculpture is painted with acrylic direct to metal primer and top coating in gray and red. It is attached with screw anchors to the concrete pad through 3 contact points. I will provide battery powered drill, drill bits and anchors. The piece suggests motion and is made up of some of my favorite visual references arranged in a quirky composition. The wheels, the stairs and the house form are connected by structural tubing giving the sculpture a linear quality. The tubing frames the references, organizing the narrative into a strange, nonsensical object. My sculptures have always been object-oriented and narrative in nature. The interpretation of my work may not be exactly the same as the intended narrative. More importantly, the viewer should be able to feel a connection based on their own personal experiences. I attempt to achieve this connection with my audience by utilizing universal visual details. The mechanical and architectural details utilized in my work have evolved into a personal language. These details and symbols combine with the overall form to create the visual aesthetic. Because of my formal approach to fabrication, rational functionality might be expected. On the contrary, the combination of physical scale, personal references and visual details often results in a whimsical and absurd reality." |
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#65 - Two Wings and a Prayer
Andrew Arvanetes
"Two Wings And A Prayer is fabricated from 1/8" aluminum sheet, measuring 66"h x 72"w x 69"d and weighing about 250 lbs. Its surface is smooth and all edges are sanded to 1/4" round. It is finished with a light gray direct-to-metal primer and topcoat. The sculpture has 3 contact points for anchoring to concrete. The sculpture is maintenance free. The sculpture represents the occasional trials we face in our lives and our triumphs in overcoming adversity. My sculptures have always been object-oriented and narrative in nature. The interpretation of my work may not be exactly the same as the intended narrative. More importantly, the viewer should be able to feel a connection based on their own personal experiences. I attempt to achieve this connection with my audience by utilizing universal visual details. The mechanical and architectural details utilized in my work have evolved into a personal language. These details and symbols combine with the overall form to create the visual aesthetic. Because of my formal approach to fabrication, rational functionality might be expected. On the contrary, the combination of physical scale, personal references and visual details often results in a whimsical and absurd reality." |
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#67 - The Black Keys
Isaac Kidder
“The Black Keys is an interactive installation with 5 tone pipes, each a different color. These 5 tone pipes, which angle upwards from the stainless steel base, make up what is known as a pentatonic scale in music theory. Viewers can create music and explore the pentatonic scale by lightly tapping each tone pipe with the polyurethane mallets secured to the sculpture via a cable. The 5 music notes used in this sculpture are C#/Db, D#/Eb, F#/Gb, G#/Ab, A#/Bb–these are also known as the black keys on a piano. The pentatonic scale lacks the musical tension and resolution characteristic of other commonly used music scales, and this enables people who interact with this sculpture to create harmonious and balanced melodies." Demonstration of The Black Keys |
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#69 - Twisted Sister
Craig Snyder
"The duality of being human sometimes makes us dance with ourselves and twist to either conform or rebel and be ourselves." |
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#70 - Drip Edge
Craig Snyder
"I’ve experimented with cubes in many ways. Drip Edge incorporates the idea of “exploded” cubes – six sides arranged in an increasingly non-cubic manner. And in keeping with the name, paint is heavily applied to get interesting drips and runs." |
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#71 - Descender Pump
Matt Moyer
"Descender Pump is a fictitious interpretation of man’s relationship to machines and our industrial heritage. It explores our long reliance on machines and factories, but also the cultural impact of industrialization. I pay homage to all types of industrial systems and implements. In Descender Pump I bring attention to their usefulness, ingenuity and the people who bring them to life and operate them to their fullest potential. This piece is imbedded with rich surfaces of paint and less patina with more institutional colors that might be found in schools, hospitals and municipal buildings of a bygone era used to hide such a pump in plain sight. Through my abstraction comes a playfulness and somewhat absurd idea that real-world machines (and their sculptural counterparts) have child-like qualities; evoking ideas of playfulness, the desire to explore the world, and the joy of just having fun being themselves." |
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#72 - Caution Pump
Matt Moyer
"Caution Pump is a fictitious interpretation of man’s relationship to machines and our industrial heritage. This industry-inspired sculpture explores our long reliance on machines and factories, but also the safety and cultural impact of industrialization. I pay homage to all types of machines and industrial implements. In certain sculptures I bring attention to their usefulness, ingenuity and the people who bring them to life and operate them to their fullest potential. In other pieces I explore the downside of our industrialization and the impact it has had on our environment. All the work is either imbedded with rich surfaces of paint and patina that explores the inevitable passage of time or painted with colors that fit in to industrial categories. Through my abstraction comes a playfulness and somewhat absurd idea that real-world machines (and their sculptural counterparts) have child-like qualities; evoking ideas of playfulness, the desire to explore the world, and the joy of just having fun being themselves." |
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#73 - Kubota Orange Dinosaur
Matt Moyer
"This sculpture is a fictitious interpretation of man’s relationship with machines, the environment and our industrial heritage. This industry-inspired sculpture explores our long reliance on machines and factories and the people who have brought them to life by operating them. Kubota Orange Dinosaur is inspired by combining abandoned and still-functioning heavy machinery with abstraction and reimagining those ideas into a repurposed contemporary urban aesthetic." |
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#74 - H-Pump
Matt Moyer
"H-Pump is a fictitious interpretation of man’s relationship to machines and our industrial heritage. It explores our long reliance on machines and factories, but also the cultural impact of industrialization. I pay homage to all types of machines and industrial implements. H-Pump is inspired by and abstracted from back flow preventors found throughout towns, cities, buildings and homes. I'm always inspired by our reliance on clean water, the pumps the bring us that clean water, the devices that prevent clean water contamination and the people who operate and maintain these systems. This piece is imbedded with rich surfaces of paint and patina that explores the inevitable passage of time and the value a back flow preventor has in our world. Through my abstraction comes a playfulness and somewhat absurd idea that real-world machines (and their sculptural counterparts) have child-like qualities; evoking ideas of playfulness, the desire to explore the world, and the joy of just having fun being themselves." |
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#75 - Diverted Pump
Matt Moyer
"Diverted Pump continues my interest in our industrial heritage as a society. It explores my interest in pumps, their purpose and value within our infrastructure. They deliver what we need, remove what we don’t want and are vital to our existence. They are often overlooked or simply forgotten, as are the people of build and maintain them Diverted Pump, with its rich surface and patina speaks to the inevitable passage of time but also the resilience of our industrial heritage and the long line of blue collar workers within it." |
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#76 - Perspective Portals
Matt Moyer
"Perspective Portals are a series of sculptures that can be arranged in different ways depending on the environment they are installed in. Perspective Portals are about looking at the world through different viewpoints. If you stand with your back to the sculptures, you will see the world through your own viewpoint or perspective. If you choose to look at the sculptures, you will view the world through the sculptures. When you see your surroundings through the Perspective Portals, part of the view will be obstructed. Other parts of your view will be re-framed by the structure and patterns within the sculptures. With this altered view, either obstructed or re-framed, something might catch your attention that might not have been before. Your willingness to look at my pieces and then look through my pieces to view the world around you shows a certain courage. This courage is to take a risk to change your own perspective on what you think you see. To think you “see it all” is to risk not seeing something new." |
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#77 - Winged Figure
V. Skip Willits
"I like to use recycled steel when creating my figures, whenever possibly. I have a dialogue in my head about the material’s past life, it’s memory so to speak, that helps me transition it into something else, something new. In this case, the steel came from the remnants of the Climax Engine Works, a now gone factory where my father worked as a welded for 40 years." |
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#78 - Place in Time
V. Skip Willits
"This is a general reflection on the passage of time. A moment, and a place. Things change, things evolve. This piece is my attempt to but a marker along the way." |
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#79 - Butterfly Figure
V. Skip Willits
"One day I was walking in the woods in the early morning when I came upon a tree covered with monarch butterflies. When I got close all of them, there must have been thousands, took flight and suddenly surrounding me. They eventually all flew off but the air retained the magic of their presence. With this piece I've tried to recapture that feeling." |
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#80 - Constellation
V. Skip Willits
"Up in the clear night sky lies the Constellation Taurus. This piece is my attempt to connect the dots." |
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#81 - Polychrome Figure
V. Skip Willits
"Often, a farmer will tear down an old corrugated shed. What remains is a beautiful crumpled pile of sculptural potential. I took some of these remains, wrapped and welded them around a sturdy steel armature, then painted the object to highlight its grooves. The process is essential to me, and a form of performance art. Making old steel into something new." |
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#83 - Macaroni's Tower
Brad Cahill
"This piece is architectural in design, and makes me think of abstract radio towers. I used black slate for the inlays and cross-beams to contrast the grey limestone." |
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#84 - Spiral Nebula
Brad Cahill
"This piece is about movement, a kind of explosion from the center that makes me think of the birth of galaxies. I chose to pierce the stone and let the light shine through from the other side to connect the work with its surroundings. It became self-referential when I inlayed the remaining stone from the cutouts into the base, activating an otherwise lifeless support." |
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#84 - Sum Pig
Kyle Fokken
"The title Sum Pig is a play on the spider web statement in “Charolette’s Web” and the interdependency of monetary systems around the world. This 'piggy bank' is comprised of castings of multiple coins that I’ve collected from around the world. It stands astride a mock altarpiece referencing the façade of Wall Street but also alluding to the ‘Golden Calf’ from the Old Testament Bible story. It’s a reminder to us that money is not the goal but merely a tool in our lives. |
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#86 - Greeting Tower
Sunghee Min
"Greeting Tower is a welded stainless steel sculpture inspired by the ancient totem poles of various cultures. Traditionally, totem poles serve as visible symbols within a community, representing ideas or significant places while also welcoming visitors. Greeting Tower embodies this concept, inviting engagement and interaction in a welcoming and meaningful way." |
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#87 - Triangle Play II
Sunghee Min
"Triangle Play II is a fabricated sculpture fabricated of thin square steel bars, inspired by the shapes of party flags, banners, and other triangular designs that symbolize celebration. The piece embodies a sense of joy, offering shifting forms depending on the viewer’s perspective. This encourages movement around the sculpture, creating a dynamic interaction between the artwork and its surrounding space. My work explores systems of order, repetition, and geometry, emphasizing how these elements can evoke a range of emotions when thoughtfully arranged. This sculpture aims to capture the excitement and festive spirit of joyful occasions." |
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#88 - Cubism II
Bill McGrath
"Cubism ll is an example of my use of repetitive pattern using familiar shapes or materials, here cubes and stainless steel, to ask viewers to look twice, get involved and move around the piece to see the changes different views give. Additionally, the treatment of the individual cubes create different bursts of light as one moves around it (Hopefully on a sunny day)." |
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#90 - UNsure if this peace is abstract
Benjamin Pierce
"Working in a minimalist abstract manner sometimes you "accidentally" make something that looks familiar. I didn't set out to make a "peace sign" but this sculpture kind of resembles one. And I love it! I hope you do too!" |
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#91 - Meraki
Benjamin Pierce
"Being an artist for many years I have heard from many people that art museums and art galleries are "too fancy" for them to feel comfortable in. So I set out to create a series of work that looks like gallery sculptures on pedestals. made completely of material that can and should be outdoors in an attempt to deliver a little of the art gallery/museum experience to folks who other-wise would not get to. Bridging the gap with public art and trying to meet people where they are out is what public art is all about. Enjoy!" |
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#92 - To Focus
Benjamin Pierce
"Working with a self imposed set of "limitations" to create designs ONLY using 2 straight lines and one circle. This sculpture creates a visual interest and tension by being cantilevered the brightly colored center oculus is meant to draw the viewers' attention and capture space. I often find people interacting with these sculptures by taking pictures through the oculus. always very cool to see." |
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#93 - Sanguine
Benjamin Pierce
"This sculpture started as a perfectly smooth surfaced, yellow painted sculpture. I began to cut sections out and replace them or add pieces over the top of the surface. I do this between each time I install or deinstall the sculpture. So, this sculpture will continue to change and never be exactly the same from one year to the next. It is a physical metaphor for how we change ourselves for others to the detriment of our own unique self, sometimes. Growth and change are important. recognizing the difference between healthy change and the kind that isn't can be difficult. The title is also suggestive to be positive/optimistic." |
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#93 - Starting Point
Michael Young
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