Zerogee II - Coon Valley, WI, USA - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Located on one of the most beautiful areas of Norskedalen, this sculpture greets visitors to the Gundersen Arboretum. Just Northwest of Gunderson Pond and just off the handicap accessible walking path, this sculpture was created by nationally know sculptor Paul T. Granlund. It was dedicated to Helga I. Gundersen and reflects her contributions and life as a pioneer to the area in the 1890's. The sculpture was given in her memory by her son Alf H. Gundersen in 1983. The sculpture itself depicts a mother, father, and child in a flow that can only be reached in a gravity-free environment. The website for the arboretum is here : (visit link)

Plaque text:
Zerogee
Created by
Sculptor Paul T. Granlund
Dedicated to
Helga I. Gundersen
December 12, 1867 - August 26, 1951
She came to La Crosse
from Solor, Norway
in 1893 as wife of
a pioneer surgeon
to become the
mother of eight children
she loved her
native country and
became a dedicated American
Given in memory of my mother
by her son
Alf H. Gundersen 1983

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Zerogee II Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Paul T. Granlund Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1983 Materials used: bronze Location: Gundersen Arboretum in Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center

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