Vandalism and Theft Strikes Mountaindale Outdoor Art

Mike Osterhout, known for his provocative art, has recently unveiled a collection of sculptures in his outdoor garden in Mountaindale. But it's his centerpiece, titled "FECUNDITY," that has grabbed everyone's attention. This sculpture features a topless pregnant mannequin with a tree sprouting from its head.Unfortunately, just days later, Osterhout's artwork was found toppled to the ground. He chose to reinstall the sculpture with an alteration, replacing the tree on the figure's head with an arrangement of flowers.On August 10, 2023, the sculpture was stolen from its pedestal before I found out this information and went to see the vandalism for myself and I found Osterhout there with the police looking for evidence along the sidewalk.