Exploring the Fantastic World of Giant Molds in Wisconsin: A Magical Journey of Kissing Frogs

In the vast expanse of Wisconsin, there lies a little - known but fantastical place. Since the early 1970s, FAST Corporation has been creating giant roadside statues, mascots, and water - park attractions. And the football - field - sized area behind it has become a world of giant molds. Here, there are huge skulls, massive dogs, oversized Santa Clauses, and giant rats, among others. These molds, having withstood the test of time, have taken on an almost ancient, stony texture, as if they were the remnants of a surreal lost civilization.

In Sparta, Wisconsin, I voluntarily and enthusiastically kissed a frog mold. FAST has been making frog - slide molds for 35 years, and you may well have seen one in a water park without realizing it. I not only kissed it but also went down a few slides. Standing there, I couldn't help but imagine the places these molds had been and the children who had laughed because of them.

It's open 24 hours a day and free of charge. The current owner took over around 2020, and if you visit during business hours, he may show you around. This reminds me of the relationship between waste and beauty. Just as Ghanaian artists use discarded bottle caps to create tapestries and artists on Mount Everest turn discarded oxygen cylinders and helicopter wrecks into sculptures, when we look at the things we throw away from a different perspective, they can have a different life.

In life, we often ignore things that seem useless. And FAST's mold site reminds us that from a different perspective, industrial by - products can become unexpected art installations. This is not just a wonderful site but also an inspiration for the way we see the world. We should learn to observe from different angles, discover the hidden beauty and value, and fill our lives with more surprises and possibilities.

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