Public Sculpture

Abilene is known for its numerous public sculptures.  For a complete list visit the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council web site: abilenecac.org/galleries/sculpturetour

Pictured is Jacob’s Dream, by Abilene artist Jack Maxwell, an almost 40-foot bronze sculpture with four angels ascending and descending a ladder that reaches toward heaven. It illustrates the biblical account of Jacob’s dream from Genesis 28.

Surrounding the sculpture is a baptismal pool and 30-weathered stones, each engraved with words from scripture. The paths around the sculpture are linked by these words resulting in a different scripture depending on the direction you enter. Jacob’s Dream is located on the east side of Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Court.