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Artist Alex Paul Loza On Crafting The Little Debbie Sculpture

WUTC

Published August 10, 2023 at 1:42 PM EDT

The life-sized bronze sculpture of Little Debbie at Little Debbie Park in Collegedale, TN.

Earlier this summer, Little Debbie Park opened in Collegedale.

Among the confected structures in the park:

a Cosmic Brownie sculpture you can climb;
an Oatmeal Creme Pie sculpture for climbing or sitting;
a Christmas Tree Cake statue;
and a life-sized bronze sculpture of Little Debbie serving Swiss Rolls, created by artist Alex Paul Loza.

On Friday starting at 4 PM, Alex will give a talk - at Collegedale Commons’ Chestnut Hall, 4750 Swinyar Drive titled, “Behind the Artistry: The Making of the Little Debbie Sculpture.”