Truckhenge, Folk art installation in Topeka, Kansas, US
Truckhenge is a folk art installation on farmland outside Topeka featuring six antique trucks positioned diagonally as if emerging from the ground. The arrangement mirrors the formation of ancient stone monuments, creating a large-scale sculptural work visible across the property.
Ron Lessman created Truckhenge in 2000 after county officials demanded he remove old vehicles from his family farm. The installation became his artistic response to this conflict over the land and what could remain on it.
The trucks display painted messages about freedom and resistance, turning a personal dispute into a large-scale outdoor statement. Visitors encounter these words and symbols as they walk around the installation, making the artist's viewpoint directly visible.
Plan ahead by contacting Ron Lessman to arrange a visit to the property at 4124 NE Brier Road in Topeka. Advance coordination ensures you can tour the grounds and see the installation properly.
The installation includes Beer Bottle City, a section where glass bottles create musical sounds when wind moves through specially constructed structures. This acoustic element adds a hidden layer to the visual sculpture that many visitors discover unexpectedly.
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