The Tiny Town Of Lucas, Kansas, Is Strangely Full Of Sculptures, Mosaics, And More
By Clarisa|Published July 25, 2020
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Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during their time here in the Sunflower State. As a busy mother of one crazy kid, two cats, and two geckos, they write whenever there is spare time.
We have quite a few odd or strange towns in Kansas, at least more odd than the rest of us. For those of you who are new to how odd Kansas can be, this town full of sculptures, mosaics, and more is the perfect stop to get acquainted with everything unique. Come check out what we’ve got going on!
If you know of just how unique Kansas can be, it won't surprise you that Lucas is where we're headed.
Lucas is full of Grassroots Art, which is art created by self-taught individuals, usually during retirement, but they can be of any age! Your artistic vision is never inhibited by classes or judgement, and comes out as pure as it does when you're a child. Even better, many of these art pieces are made from recycled goods and materials!
One highlight of Lucas is the miniature town named Miller's Park.
These tiny homes are made of mostly stone, glass, and concrete, and are all part of a collection that started in 1921 as a roadside attraction. Today, it's owned by the town and sits proudly fenced in to keep it safe.
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Of course, we can't mention Lucas and the grassroots art scene without mentioning the Garden of Eden.
It's not only the oldest folk art piece in the U.S. that's still intact, but also a display of the artist, S.P. Dinsmoor's biography. Biblical themes, political statements, and plenty of folk art of all sizes covers this property.
Not only are there more famous pieces of art that everyone knows of, but there's also art everywhere you look, and many residents participate as well! From cars covered in melting dinosaurs . . .
Whether you love mosaics, sculptures, wacky caricatures, or just everything weird, Lucas is the central force of folk art in Kansas.
If you are excited to visit, tour the town, and see all you can, then check out the Get Lucas Facebook page for highlights and some more peeks at what you can spot in town.
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