Greenville, South Carolina: Airplane Whirligigs of Herron Briggs (Gone)

For whatever reason, all the stuff from the house has been taken down. The house still stands, but no art.

The "Yard Art" is made from many different objects, not just airplanes. Didn't see the Lady. But there was a gentleman sitting on the porch. The office parking lot across the street offers a great view.

[Herron Briggs] has covered his yard and fence with hundreds of airplanes made from any usable junked parts he can find. He is particularly fond of old fans which can be used as propellers. Obviously these are not "flyable." They have become "Yard Art.. There is no tour. You just have to slow down or go across the street into an office parking lot to take a thorough look.

The Whirlygig Man is dead. Herron Briggs, 76, passed away on Friday, May 28....

On Church Street near the intersection of Augusta Road, is a fabulous collection of whirlygigs made by renowned folk artist Herron Briggs. The collection is on exhibit in Mr. Briggs' backyard and is clearly visible from the road. All items are made from objects Mr. Briggs finds on wanderings around his neighborhood. Fans, wagons, mailboxes, lawnmowers, tin cans and other raw material is magically converted into B-52 bombers, 747s, DC10s, helicopters and other flying machines too wonderful to even name. The exhibit constantly changes as collectors purchase their favorites. I know -- I have purchased six!