A few years ago, my partner, our friend, and I went to see the Field of Corn in Dublin, Ohio. It’s a massive field filled with giant concrete cornstalks standing in neat rows. The scale hits you right away. It’s both strange and impressive. Walking through it feels like stepping into a frozen farm, a tribute to Ohio’s farming past that somehow feels both eerie and beautiful.
This past week, I went back alone to check out more sculptures.
Watch House stood out immediately. It’s quiet but intense, almost like it’s watching you as much as you’re watching it. The structure blends with its surroundings in a way that makes you pause and think. There’s a stillness that carries weight, forcing you to be present. And the flower circle around it made me fall in love even though if I stayed any longer I am sure a bee would have gotten me.
I went to see Chief Leather Lips next. This is a powerful sculpture honoring the indigenous people of the area. It has a silent strength, reminding anyone who stands before it of the history buried beneath the ground. It’s solid and dignified, a quiet demand for respect.
At the Dublin Arts Council, I saw several other sculptures.
The Snail caught my eye first. Its smooth, rounded form shows patience and slowing down. In a world that’s always rushing, this little sculpture is a reminder to notice the small details we usually miss.
The Tree of Life is massive, its tangled branches and roots twisting into one another. It represents connection and resilience. How everything in life is linked and how strength can come through struggle.
Beside it stands the Sanguine Standing Stone, a spooky, haunting head sculpture. The face is rough and intense, like it’s pulling deep emotions to the surface. It feels like it’s staring right into your soul, forcing you to face things you’d rather hide.
Finally, Jaunty Hornbeam is a wild, unpredictable figure. It looks like it’s caught mid-dance, awkward and unplanned. It’s messy, human, and a sharp contrast to the more natural pieces around it. It feels like a celebration of being weird and real.
Dublin also has Free Art Boxes scattered throughout town. These are like free little libraries but filled with art supplies. You take what you need, leave what you can. I hit three of these boxes and grabbed everything I needed to start making wildflower magnets.
I stopped at ten free little libraries between Newark and Dublin. I left QR code bookmarks there. Each bookmark has free copies of my ebooks and zines attached. Sharing my work matters to me because someone might pick it up and actually connect.
This trip was about connecting to Dublin, its people, and the quiet creative energy that keeps the city alive. If you’re near Dublin, Ohio, you should check out the Dublin Arts Council sculptures. You can also visit a Free Art Box. Another option is to grab a book from a free little library. You might find something that sticks with you.
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