Dublin Art in Public Places

The Dublin Art in public places in Dublin, Ohio is very unique. The Dublin Arts Council and City of Dublin have commissioned various artists to build these works of arts. From a concrete Field of Corn to a soccer ball that stands ten feet high, these are definitely some interesting pieces of work.

Chief Leatherlips Monument

A very unique monument of Chief Leatherlips was crafted from slabs of limestone mortared together near the area where he died. The monument is approximately 12 feet high and the head is open on the top and extended back along its sides, creating a small enclosure which enables visitors a view of the river, the sunset, and the amphitheater.

They say his last hunting camp was approximately 2 miles north of Dublin by the Scioto River near to the Scioto Park location. He was described as peaceful, intelligent, and dignified by white settlers. Known to the Wyandot as Sha-Te-Yah-Ron-Ya, he acquired the name Leatherlips from the white settlers because he always kept his word.

The work by Ralph Helmick of Boston was commissioned by the Dublin Art Council. On July 1, 1990, it was dedicated to the Scioto Park on Riverside Drive.

The Scioto Park is located at 7377 Riverside Drive, Dublin, Ohio.

Field of Corn

An amazing field of concrete corn consisting of 109 ears of corn the size of people is a tribute and symbol of celebration for the farming community history and Sam Frantz. He farmed this piece of land from 1935 to 1963 and worked with the Ohio State University on hybrid corn projects. This land is now known as the Sam and Eulalia Frantz Park and was donated by the Frantz's.

The Dublin Arts Council commissioned Malcolm Cochran to build the field of corn and it was finished in 1994. On the west side of the park by a row of Osage Orange Trees you'll find signs that explain hybridization and the project.

The Osage Orange trees date back to the 19th century and served as natural fencing for farmers.

The Field of Corn is located at 4995 Rings Road, Dublin, Ohio.

Watch House

The Watch House is a copper house situated on a circular earthen mound inspired by the Native Americans. The mound is sunken in the center and sunflowers and prairie grass grow there. These garden crops refer to the Hopewell Indians and they were the first Ohio farmers.

The house has a domed ceiling similar to a planetarium with cut-out that reflect household items and serve as light portals. They're symbolic of the growing universe and the ever changing nature of the family in modern society.

The Watch House represents the association between today's modern culture and Dublin's native culture.

It's located at the entrance of Dublin's Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, Ohio.

Out of Bounds

In 1992 the Dublin Arts Council commissioned Lloyd Hamrol, and artist from Los Angeles to create Out of Bounds. It consists of seven - ten foot high independent modular forms that represent soccer balls.

They were set up to resemble being scattered randomly throughout Avery Park giving that air of being "out of bounds." This gives the park the look of the soccer sculpture with several focal points and the sculpture relates to the athletic use of Avery Park.

The idea is to blend in with the concept of other structures in the park such as soccer goals and baseball backstops.

Avery Park is located at 7501 Avery Road, Dublin, Ohio near Brand Road.

Jack Nicklaus Bronze Sculpture

Jeffrey Varilla and Anna Koh-Varilla were the artists from Chicago that were commissioned by the Dublin Arts Council and the City of Dublin to create a tribute to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of the contributions he made to the community of Dublin.

A championship golf course encompassed by a growing first rate community was the vision of Jack Nicklaus.

In the 1970's this vision became a reality with the Muirfield Village Golf Club which is now internationally recognized.

The sculpture that was created is larger than life size and shows Jack Nicklaus as a senior master golfer with a young boy.

This illustrates the character of Jack Nicklaus as the golf master, teacher, role model, and mentor that he was.

The bronze sculpture is located in the median of Avery Road and Muirfield Drive at Brand Road which is south of Muirfield.

Going - Going - Gone

This is the latest art in public places that was installed in September of 2001. Don Merkt of Oregon was commissioned to create Going Going Gone which would mark the passage of time through the imagery of baseball.

The ball is in the shape of an alarm clock and bright yellow discs with the words Going mark the course its path takes. The last disc is mounted on a bronze door with the word Gone on it.

The door is standing open inviting you to step through it into the woods and reflect on your memories over time. It's very peaceful and in a very nice setting.

This sculpture is located in Darree Fields, 6259 Cosgray Road, Dublin, Ohio.