Here’s The Story Behind The File Cabinet Sculpture In Vermont

Discover the unique file cabinet sculpture in Burlington, Vermont, created by artist Bren Alvarez.

Are you a fan of checking out unique and unusual pieces of art? If you enjoy doing this, plan to visit the File Under So. Co., Waiting for...; a massive file cabinet sculpture in Vermont. The artist, Bren Alvarez, built this statue in 2002 in response to construction delays in the Burlington, Vermont area. Nowadays, it's a popular roadside attraction and just one of the oddly wonderful things to explore in this state. Come along as we tell you more about it:

This dramatic art installation is about 40 feet tall. The artist created this piece by welding the file cabinets together.

As indicated in this photo, there are 11 cabinets that make up this massive piece of work.

Since the sculpture is located in Burlington, it's an ideal stop to make during a day trip to this Vermont city.

Aside from being in awe of the sculpture's height, have fun checking out all the memorabilia and stickers used to decorate the file cabinets.

Per this photo, you can get a visual sense as to how the file cabinet sculpture compares to the size of an average person.

When you set out to see this unique piece of art, remember to bring your camera. This way, you can take shots of the sculpture from different vantage points.

While this sculpture won't change, it might look different depending on the time of year you check it out. For example, this photo was taken in Spring.

Did you know the story behind file cabinet sculpture? Have you ever been to see it? If so, what was your favorite part? What's your favorite art installation in Burlington, VT? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

After checking out this infamous file cabinet sculpture in Burlington, Vermont, feel free to take a quick drive to see the Wale Tail too. For more information on this unique attraction in Vermont, refer to this article:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/vermont/roadside-whale-tail-sculptures-vt/

For more ideas of unique sites to see in the Green Mountain State, take a look at the article: Here Are The 18 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In Vermont.

Thinking about taking a Vermont vacation soon? Then consider booking your flight via the Dollar Flight Club.

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