This month I am working in the Eastern Dakota region of the states and while taking a long winding detour from Sioux Falls to Fargo, I discovered a fabulous little sculpture park off of I-90!
I was driving West toward Hwy 81 with the hopes of exploring some rural decay that I had made note of earlier in the week when out of the blue a ginormous bull head broke appeared in the horizon. There was absolutely no doubt to argue with, I was gonna get off at the next exit and get up close and personal with this Bull head! Seriously, what kind of art loving curious drifter would I be if I just passed by? Not a very adventurous one, for sure.
My heart dropped when I got off the exit and saw a sign that the park was closed for the season. I had to see it. So I continued on and thought that maybe there was a house or a contact number or something that I could contact and get in.. There was nothing! No signs, except CLOSED, and no information that I could find. But luck would have it the gate was not completely closed. I immediately parked Teddi, my car, and walked the half mile dirt stoney road that lead to the park itself.
Anyway, the park is a quirky little artist space that is definitely worth the stop during the summer season, especially if you are on an epic American road trip and love to support local artists. The open landscape surrounding the park adds this otherworldliness to the experience, at least it did for this Jersey Girl.
Fun sculpture!
Check out more of the photos and story at Chasing my Shadow and also check out Porter Sculpture Park !
That is one fine foot!
What a find! Love that!