People's Choice Award
Milt Neeley
Milt Neeley has won the "People's Choice Award," the sculpture has been purchased by the City of Coalville for its permanent art collection. Selection of the piece was accomplished by on-line and paper ballot voting.
The Leaf Dancer is a sculpture of a plant that has grown into the shape of a female dancer. The piece looks like vines and leaves in a female human form.
Leaf Dancer became a favorite in Coalville when residents began costuming the sculpture soon after installation last spring. She has been a hula girl, a cheerleader, a nun, a chef, and a welcoming beacon for the many Elders returning from their Missions when she wears a huge yellow ribbon.
Artist Milt Neeley has been a commercial artist and architectural metal work specialist for 27 years. A native of Utah who lives in Hooper, he graduated from Weber State and taught metal art classes as well as worked all over the United States.
Location in Coalville:
In front of the school district office