Mitchell Blacksmith Unveils 10-Foot Iron Sculpture Celebrating Community and Harvest in Mitchell

Blacksmith Clark Martinek has unveiled "Hope," a 10-foot, 500-pound iron sculpture in Mitchell that honors the fall harvest, agricultural heritage, and community spirit.

By Christal Blue April 30, 2025 11:36 am

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Blacksmith Clark Martinek has completed Hope, a 10-foot, 500-pound iron sculpture celebrating the fall harvest and community spirit in Mitchell. Featuring natural elements like a bird, mouse, ladybug, and wheat stalks, the sculpture will be unveiled during First Friday on May 2^nd, according to the Mitchell Daily Republic. It will serve as a tribute to resilience and rebirth. Sponsored by local businesses, the piece took nearly a year to finish. Inspired by WWII-era Hope wheat, the sculpture also honors agricultural history and will be part of a revitalization effort for Mitchell’s Main Street.

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