If you live or work in Lansing, you’ve probably seen it before…
That giant, metal head full of gears near Downtown Lansing.
What Is Lansing’s “Gear Head” Sculpture?
Did you know there’s actually a really cool story about this piece of art?
While affectionately known as “gearhead” by Lansing residents and passersby, this statue’s name is actually Portrait of a Dreamer. And what’s even cooler, it’s made by an artist based out of St. Johns, Michigan!
Meet the Michigan Artist Behind the Sculpture
Ivan Iler is the artist behind this giant, metalwork sculpture. He specializes in metal fabrication and large-scale public art. He’s responsible for sculptures all over America and he even came in second place on Netflix’s Metal Shop Masters…