You Have to Get to Aurora to See These Great Giant Pieces of Art

There are many unique pieces of art in Colorado, but in one area of Aurora you'll find several very large pieces that are stunning.

The Aurora Highlands Area Holds Very Large Outdoor Art Pieces

Having grown up in Loveland, Colorado, I'm familiar with towns in state having outdoor art exhibits. Loveland's Benson Sculpture Garden and Chapungu Sculpture Park, both in Loveland, are to be experienced.

If you enjoy seeing mystifying, large, pieces of art in an outdoor setting, Aurora has a place you need to see; and it's free.

The Aurora Highlands, near E-470 and I-70 in Aurora is 4,000-acres planned community. Part of that community is the art is has on display outdoors, mostly inside of Hogan Park at Highlands Creek. In May of 2025, I ventured to Aurora Highlands and Hogan Park to see their art, and shoot some disc golf that's at Hogan Park.

"Umi' Sculpture in Aurora, Colorado

I'd heard about "Umi" being installed in the the summer of 2023; it's a 21-feet tall sculpture depicting the convergence of a woman and a tree was created by Daniel Popper, a South African artist.

You can stand inside "Umi" as the clearance inside is about 8 feet. When I visited, many families were there getting photos.

"Broken But Together" Sculpture in Aurora, Colorado

Also at Hogan Park at Highlands Creek, is a polished steel sculpture, "Broken But Together," depicting a man and woman embracing; when you're up close, you can see that each of them have missing parts.

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'Liberty' Sculpture in Aurora, Colorado

While still a part of The Aurora Highlands, but not really at Hogan Park, is the massive "Liberty" sculpture that was installed in May of 2025. The sculpture made it's debut at the Burning Man festival in 2024.

To find "Liberty," put "East 26h Avenue at Powhaton Road" into your map search; that will take you to the right area. You can't miss "Liberty," it's 58-feet tall, done by the same artist that created "Broken But Together," Michael Benisty.

It really is something to see, in person.