God Bless Indiana, State Fair Scupture is Tribute to Grant Wood
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By Ernest Britton
INDIANA - A 25-foot-tall sculpture inspired by Grant Wood’s iconic painting “American Gothic stands guard in Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park during the Great Indiana State Fair from Aug. 6 – 22. “God Bless America,” which has traveled to Chicago, Florida, Arizona and New York, features the well-known farmer with his pitchfork and daughter by his side. The sculpture, installed July 26 with the help of giant cranes, is a reminder of the nation’s agricultural roots. “This piece of public art is a great opportunity for our visitors to capture a unique moment at the fair,” Cindy Hoye, the State Fair’s executive director, said.
By Ernest Britton
INDIANA - A 25-foot-tall sculpture inspired by Grant Wood’s iconic painting “American Gothic stands guard in Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park during the Great Indiana State Fair from Aug. 6 – 22. “God Bless America,” which has traveled to Chicago, Florida, Arizona and New York, features the well-known farmer with his pitchfork and daughter by his side. The sculpture, installed July 26 with the help of giant cranes, is a reminder of the nation’s agricultural roots. “This piece of public art is a great opportunity for our visitors to capture a unique moment at the fair,” Cindy Hoye, the State Fair’s executive director, said.
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