A number of modern statues teaching people how to live
Carmel is a town just north of Indianapolis in USA, a town that is heavily influenced by new urbanism. A couple of years ago they bought a number of statues that where placed around the town, sort of teaching the citizens of Carmel how to live their white middle class lives.
“There, Now You Can Grow” – A little girl, with a straw hat hanging from her neck and wearing overall, waters nearby flowers.
“First Ride” – A young, smiling girl takes off on a bike as her father watches and lets go for the first time.
“Confirming Predictions” – A gray-haired businessman, focused on his newspaper, sits comfortably on a bench.
“Sidewalk Concert” – A street musician closes his eyes as he plays a sweet song on his violin, leaving his case open for spare change.“Holding Out,” depicts a woman carrying a bag of groceries in one arm and two additional shopping bags in the other.
· “Oh, It’s You, Welcome” – a smiling police officer assisting passers by
· “Unconditional Surrender” – image of sailor kissing nurse from VJ day
· “My World” – A little girl with a book
· “Who’s in Charge?” – a boy riding on his father’s shoulders
· “Big Sister” – Girl trying on sister’s shoe
· “One Man’s Search” – boy sitting on a bench reading wearing a school sweater, which will be customized to carry the Carmel High School emblem
· “Things To Do” – Seated woman writing a list, which will be customized to show design notes
· “Elemental” – couple with umbrella, which will be customized to show the couple carrying an antique mirror and shopping bag.
· Ambassador of the Streets” – Woman walking a dog
