Carmel Statues

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