Beginning in the 1900s, the automotive industry in Madison County grew to include production of headlights, horns, batteries, and many other accessories. Madison County is also known for its Native American history: the earthen mounds near Anderson are believed to have been constructed by Native Americans of the prehistoric Adena-Hopewell culture.

In this sculpture, curious raised shapes dot a landscape near a flowing river, as colorful, reflective feathers decorate the scene. The materials include limestone and plastic. The texture of the limestone is extremely smooth; however, there are various ripples and markings in the surface that creates a sand like quality to this piece.

Designers Jeff Laramore and David Jemerson Young of 2nd Globe, an Indianapolis–based artistic company, designed all 92 of the county sculptures featured on the outside of the Indiana State Museum. Their designs narrate the counties’ famous natives, historically significant events, or their cultural characteristics, and were fabricated and installed by various Indiana sculptors, carvers, glassworkers, metalworkers, and other artisans.