If you missed seeing the Can- struction Exhibit at the State Fair of Texas, you missed a real treat.  Area architectural firms in Dallas and Ft. Worth created sculptures out of cans of foods.  In total, they used over 150,000 cans of food to create over 35 sculptures.  This was a win/win situation.  We enjoyed viewing the amazing sculptures, and after the fair, the sculptures were de-canstructed and the canned goods were given to the North Texas Food Bank, and a Ft. Worth food bank.

There was an archway leading to a bridge across the lagoon.  We were curious and decided to take a look.  The exhibit was held in the old Science Building.

The sign mentioned that there were over 35 can sculptures on display, but I had no idea how amazing they would be.

The theme of the State Fair was Deep in the Heart of Texans, and the can-structions also followed this theme.

Lone Star flags were the most popular motif.  Always a good choice.

This display was called A Varied Canvas.  It was most unusual.  On this side you viewed the state of Texas filled with various colors of canned goods.

On the back side, was a Texas flag and the silhouette of a cowboy.  Remarkable.

This Lone Star sculpture won a construction award.  It was fantastic!

Chuck Norris was honored.

Mommas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Hungry – This sculpture of Willie won the award for using the most cans (over 10,000).  Willie’s music accompanied this display.

Then there was another Willie Nelson – If Willie Can, So Can You.  I feel the need to be honest.  At first I thought this was Santa Claus.  Then I saw the name on the floor.  Either way – it is cool.

There was a model of the Cotton Bowl.

West Texas girls appreciated the Oil Derrick.

Wow!

Can you believe?

Sweet Mother of Pearl!  There was so much detail.

Big D2 – Have you had your B-G picture taken?  It is a must do for all Dallasites.  You stand in-between the B and the G to spell the word BIG.  (Like in BIG D).  They are all around town.  Try it.  You will like it.

I love the title of this – Hold Em In Your Heart.

Be still my heart.  I am so impressed with their Alamo.

This was weird.  It is road kill.  Yes, the armadillo has been run over, and the cans in the middle are car tracks.  It was called Texans Break for Hunger.  

Blooming Cactus – This won the People’s Choice Award.  It really was fantastic.

A Texas sized belt buckle –Lots of Bellies to Fill.

Outlaw Hunger – yes!

There were more displays, but you do get the idea.  The big winners in this contest were the local food banks.  What a wonderful thing for these architectural firms to do.  They gave of their time and their resources.  Because of their generosity, over $80,000 of food was donated.  That is impressive.

I believe this is a yearly event, and if you get a chance, do visit a Can-struction site next year.  (Last year it was at NorthPark)  You will be amazed.

Better yet.  Don’t forget to contribute to our local Network Food Bank.

Blessings to you and yours,