A sculpture by Louis Medlock that’s taking shape at Phelps Grove Park in Springfield, Mo. (Photo taken October 9, 2026)
A tree stump at the Phelps Grove gardens in central Springfield is being transformed into a work of art. Already, there are two wooden hawks perched on top, and other creatures are being brought forth from the tree’s remnants.
The artist, Louis Medlock, offered me a seat under a small tent…