2016 is the 125th anniversary of the birth of Iowa's best-known artist, Grant Wood. To mark the occasion, Go Cedar Rapids, the city's tourism and visitors bureau created "overalls all over." The group commissioned local artists to decorate 25 life-sized, 6-foot fiberglass statues depicting the farmer and daughter from the American Gothic painting. The statues were on display throughout the city this summer, and IPR's Katherine Perkins hunted down a few of them for this slide show.
Overalls All Over Cedar Rapids Mark Grant Wood's 125th
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"Intergalactic Gothic," was created by OPN Architects.
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"Intergalactic Gothic," was created by OPN Architects.
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Artist Julius Cavira is responsible for this statue titled, "Andy & Edie." It's on display at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, which is hosting a Warhold exhibit through October 2nd.
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Artist Julius Cavira is responsible for this statue titled, "Andy & Edie." It's on display at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, which is hosting a Warhold exhibit through October 2nd.
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Mount Mercy University art and design students and faculty spent 75 hours painting "Putting the 'Goth' in Gothic."
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Mount Mercy University art and design students and faculty spent 75 hours painting "Putting the 'Goth' in Gothic."
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"Iowadn't Take you for Granted," stands at the 3rd Ave. entrance to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. It was created by artist Terry Willits.
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"Iowadn't Take you for Granted," stands at the 3rd Ave. entrance to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. It was created by artist Terry Willits.
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The statue faces out over newly renovated Greene Square.
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The statue faces out over newly renovated Greene Square.
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"The Color Guide," at the entrance to the Cedar Rapids Public Library
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"The Color Guide," at the entrance to the Cedar Rapids Public Library
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"American Color Explosion Gothic," greets students at Westfield Elementary. It was created by Westfield art teacher, Michael Brandt.
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"American Color Explosion Gothic," greets students at Westfield Elementary. It was created by Westfield art teacher, Michael Brandt.
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"American Hipster," is hanging out along the river walk by McGrath Amphitheater.
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"American Hipster," is hanging out along the river walk by McGrath Amphitheater.
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Artists Martha Brown and Lauren Manninen created "Advance to Go-Go," standing outside NewBo City Market.
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Artists Martha Brown and Lauren Manninen created "Advance to Go-Go," standing outside NewBo City Market.
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