New Hudson, Michigan: Mephisto in Landfill Sculpture Park (Gone)
A former landfill used as a public park featured the cutout silhouette of the 19-ft. tall "Mephisto," by artist John Suave. In July 2024 local officials had it cut down.
- Directions:
- I-96 and Milford Road standing at the top of Lyon Township's Atchison Park.
- Hours:
- Cut down by local officials July 2024.
- Admission:
- Free.
- Status:
- Gone
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The sculpture was recently cut down by vandals. Sculptor John Suave has hinted that he will come back with a new sculpture to replace the orange man.
[Heather Douglas, 08/19/2024]
When you enter the park, go to the right and follow the road to the end. Park and walk the last 100 yards up the hill towards the freeway.
[Barbara, 10/20/2018]
Metal silhouette of a 19-ft. tall man stands on a hill in Atchison Park, overlooking I-96. Named "Mephisto," it's the work of Brighton artist John Suave, the first of many planned for this former landfill-turned-community sculpture site.
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It wasn't vandals. It was the township, which offered various explanations, including that the sculpture frightened children.