Take Root

The UnVacant Lot

Erin Riley + Dr. Marlo Ransdell
Installed 2023 | Ongoing

As a continuation of the Center’s bronze sculpture project along Broad Street in Downtown Historic Thomasville, this new initiative is funded in part by Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Municipal Cities in partnership with the City of Thomasville and the Center. The sculptures will serve as a visual metaphor for deep community roots and a physical reminder of the importance of protecting and sustaining the flora and fauna of the Red Hills region.

“Take Root” was collaboratively designed by Florida State University’s Erin Riley and Dr. Marlo Ransdell of Studio D, with creative direction by the Center’s public art director, Darlene Crosby Taylor. Fabricated by Hurst Boiler and their creative team of engineers, CAD technicians, welders, and assemblers, the process was a heartfelt effort.