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Santa Rosa, California, USA
The large hand sculpture, officially titled "Agraria," was a highly visible downtown landmark at the entrance of the Santa Rosa Plaza from its installation in December 1996 until its removal in May 2025. Created by artist Larry Kirkland from a single 7.5-ton block of Carrara marble, the 12-foot-long sculpture was designed to honor the diverse cultures—including the Pomo and various settlers—who cultivated the soil of Sonoma County, symbolizing the act of casting or receiving seeds. Although controversial at times, the sculpture served as a central piece of local public art for nearly three decades before being relocated to the Geyserville Sculpture Trail as part of the mall's renovation project.
Santa Rosa, California, USA
The large hand sculpture, officially titled "Agraria," was a highly visible downtown landmark at the entrance of the Santa Rosa Plaza from its installation in December 1996 until its removal in May 2025. Created by artist Larry Kirkland from a single 7.5-ton block of Carrara marble, the 12-foot-long sculpture was designed to honor the diverse cultures—including the Pomo and various settlers—who cultivated the soil of Sonoma County, symbolizing the act of casting or receiving seeds. Although controversial at times, the sculpture served as a central piece of local public art for nearly three decades before being relocated to the Geyserville Sculpture Trail as part of the mall's renovation project.