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New Piece Added to Town of Normal Sculpture Park

Public Art

The Town of Normal unveiled an additional sculpture in the Town of Normal Sculpture Park on Sept. 22.

"Who's There" by Herb Eaton, Bloomington, Ill., was donated by the Fund for Public Art - Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, with special thanks to these donors for their support: Jerry and Carole Ringer, Dave and Diana Hauman, Shari Buckellew, Deanna Frautschi and Alan Bedell, Dr. Danielle and John Kim, Sally Pancrazio, Drake Zimmerman and Jan Elfline, Russell and Rebecca Francois, Jane and Rob Widmer, William Edwards, Cat Woods, Herm and Fran Brandau, Mary Caisley and Janean Baird.

The sculpture joins other pieces at this latest Town of Normal amenity.

The latest sculpture is a 6' tall bronze, stainless steel and copper sculpture of a young man taking off a mask.

Eaton explained the inspiration for the statue: "he's removing his mask as a sign of beginning trust in all human relationships."

Artist Herb Eaton with those who donated money to the Fund for Public Art - Illinois Prairie Community Foundation which donated the statue to the Town of Normal.

A group of smiling people surrounding a statue.
A woman speaking into a mic to a crowd of people in a sculpture park
Director of Cultural Arts Beth Whisman welcomes the crowd
People sitting on folding chairs in a sculpture park
A crowd gathers at the unveiling
A woman speaking into a mic to a crowd of people
Diana Hauman says she appreciates public art because "it doesn't require a ticket."
A man speaking into a mic to a crowd of people
Dave Hauman shares his enthusiasm for being "surrounded by beauty and friends."
A man speaking into a mic to a crowd of people
Artist Herb Eaton shares the story behind his sculpture, "Who's There."
Four people surrounding a sculpture.
The sculpture unveiled.
A man standing next to a sculpture.
Artist Herb Eaton and "Who's There."

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"Who's There" by Herb Eaton

Who's There is a 6' tall bronze, stainless steel and copper sculpture of a young man taking off a mask as a sign of beginning trust in all human relationships.

a 6' tall bronze, stainless steel and copper sculpture of a young man taking off a mask

Living Tribute Benches Available

Leave a lasting legacy in the heart of our community with a Living Tribute Bench at the new Sculpture Park at One Normal Plaza.

Visit Living Tribute Benches at the Sculpture Park website to learn how you can create a lasting tribute that will be enjoyed by residents and visitors for years to come.