Dear hubby is off work since he's a bus driver, so during his fall break we took some photos of giant figures or statues. Here's just a few in neighboring cities and any information I could glean online concerning them. Some are very interesting. Enjoy!
No. 1
Anderson, Indiana
The Walking Man Project
at Allred's Collision Center where we spied this collection off to the right. We had hit the road looking for 15 in. tires and possibly a new mattress.
The human sculptures, part of the Walking Man Project making its way through Anderson, Indiana, is an art initiative by artists Rinker and Blazer. The design of a person on-the-go was chosen as "a symbol of a progressive, forward-moving city". 27 have been built so far and all have sponsors.
The giraffe and dinosaur are there, too, where you can find dummies inside buried cars.
No. 2
Anderson, Indiana
Landess Farmer's Market
at Alex Pike Park beside Killbuck Creek
is a roadside vegetable stand; we stopped on our way home. So many apples from which to choose! And all were delicious.
We'd been to Arby's and were ready for NON-fast food. That afternoon we had a nice meal with sis who stopped in to give us some of her garden-fresh tomatoes, and a large container of cherry tomatoes. Dear hubby fixed us all spaghetti for supper and we topped it off with crispy sweet apples and hot tea.
No. 3
South Indianapolis
Superhero Window Man
at Window Man, Inc. we passed on the way to spend some time with my 88 year old cousin on the south side of Indianapolis. Amazingly, she lives alone and is able to still care for herself and her home. Her living room walls are intriguingly covered with ornate and delicate mirrors. We went from there to Pendleton to check out Ian's roof leak; a long day.
No. 4
Fortville, In
The Pink Elephant
at Elite Beverage was difficult to get to because of all the road construction, barricades and detour signs! Finally, we parked at a No Outlet, walked past DQ which looks like the construction is putting it out of business, and around some cars to finally get to this pink giant protecting his eyes while drinking a martini.
We'd been to Clint & Jessica's to let out their 12 chickens while they were camping, then we went to Kent Machine to see Rusty.
This elephant has a wardrobe of four hats – one each for Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day and the Fourth of July. In 1973, Ray Cox said the Pink Elephant was stolen as a senior prank by a Mt. Vernon High School senior.
“It was found at I-69 and State Road 13, because where can you hide a pink elephant? You can’t hide it. What are you going to do with it after you steal it?” Cox said.
Orestes, Indiana
Sun Rising
at World's Largest Ball of Paint Roadside Attraction is where you can buy one of these yard decorations At the home of the world's largest ball of paint, the creator makes holiday wooden signs for sale, too. For the past several years he's made smiling suns.
The local artist, Michael Carmichael, started making them during the pandemic to try to spread some joy. They’re purely a brighten your day lawn art. One online comment was "The guy is selling them from his yard. I know it's just kitschy lawn art."
They are also sold at Sweet Water Pump Flea Market in Alexandria, Indiana.
Included could've been some other giant figurines - -humongous skeletons, zombies and dragons, too! People love to use their yards to sport gigantic fun! And we sure enjoyed catching sight of them on our fall break's daily run.
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