Patrick Amiot's
Junk Art Trail
An open-air sculpture tour through Sebastopol — 107 whimsical, larger-than-life creations made from recycled metal, hubcaps, car parts, and pure imagination.
Sebastopol's Most Beloved Street
Drive down Florence Avenue in Sebastopol and you'll know immediately you're somewhere special. Giant junk-metal sculptures rise from nearly every front yard — a skeleton biker, a seductive mermaid, a leering caterpillar on a hookah, Batman side-by-side with a baseball player. It's free, it's outdoors, and it's completely unforgettable.
The work belongs to Canadian-born artist Patrick Amiot, who sculpts, and his wife Brigitte Laurent, who paints in the kind of bold, saturated colors that make each piece pop like a 3D cartoon. The couple arrived in Sebastopol in 1997 and have lived on Florence Avenue ever since. Their neighbors loved the art so much they invited Amiot to fill their front yards too — and a town tradition was born.
Today, over 107 sculptures are scattered throughout Sebastopol — on Florence Ave, along Gravenstein Highway, at local businesses, and beyond. This guide covers all the known locations so you can see as much as possible.
About the Artists
Patrick Amiot sculpts large-scale figures from salvaged metal — hubcaps, car parts, appliances, and industrial scrap. Each piece is entirely unique.
Brigitte Laurent applies the paint that brings every sculpture to vivid, cartoonish life — bold primary colors and expressive detail.
Their studio, Big Times Art Studio, is at 382 Florence Ave. Their collaborative work has raised over $250,000 for local schools through an annual sculpture calendar.
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The map below is centered on Florence Avenue — the heart of the tour. Explore the pins for the full trail around Sebastopol.
📌 Primary trail: Florence Ave between Healdsburg Ave & Wilton Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Where to Find the Sculptures
Florence Avenue
This is the main event — a three-block residential street where nearly every front yard holds a Patrick Amiot sculpture. Walk both sides slowly; more than two dozen pieces line the street. Allow 30–60 minutes.
- Skeleton Biker (Easy Rider)
- Seductive Mermaid (applesauce-can scales)
- Frazzled Waitress on an Inverted Mug
- Caterpillar on a Hookah
- Batman & Baseball Players
- Three Pigs Construction Company
- Surfer, Cowboys, Campers & more
Big Times Art Studio
Easy to identify — it's the bungalow with the most sculptures in its front yard, including a car decorated with painted daisies. The yard hosts an ever-changing collection of works in progress and finished pieces.
- Godzilla Eating a Car
- Rex the Sleazy Car Dealer
- Jesus Auto Repair
- Frozen Custard Ice Cream Truck
- Giant Fisherman on a Fish (Triumph hubcap eyes)
Gravenstein Hwy Studio Yard
Amiot's larger property along Hwy 116 — dubbed the "Rat Dale Country Club" — serves as his working studio and salvage yard, with an enormous stock of scrap metal organized by a full-time "librarian." Several sculptures and works-in-progress are often visible from the road.
- Porcupine sculpture (outside Sebastopol Community Acupuncture)
- Various large-scale works in progress
- Junkyard display pieces
Copperfield's Books
Look for the bespectacled dog sitting in an easy chair reading a book — a perfect fit for a bookstore. One of Amiot's most beloved commercial commissions and a great photo stop while exploring downtown.
- Reading Dog in Easy Chair
Sebastopol Community Acupuncture
A wonderfully on-brand piece: a spiky metal porcupine marks this acupuncture clinic on Gravenstein Highway. Keep your eyes open along Hwy 116 — Amiot's commercial pieces are strategically placed to draw the eye.
- Spiky Porcupine
Giant Holstein Cow
Hard to miss driving in from Santa Rosa — an enormous junk-art Holstein cow stands in the fields along Hwy 12. It's the visual welcome sign that lets you know you're entering Amiot country. Drivers regularly do a double-take.
- Giant Holstein Dairy Cow
Renga Arts
Visitors and locals have frequently noted Amiot sculptures on display at Renga Arts, a collaborative art space in Sebastopol. A great stop to see curated pieces in a gallery context alongside other local artists.
- Rotating Amiot & Laurent exhibition pieces
Scattered Throughout Town
With 107+ sculptures throughout Sebastopol, part of the fun is discovering them on your own. Neighbors beyond Florence Ave have invited Amiot to place pieces in their yards, and commercial clients throughout town have commissioned custom works.
- Bodega Avenue neighborhood pieces
- Various private front yards around town
- Commercial commissions along main roads
Visitor Tips
Getting There
Sebastopol is about 1 hour 15 min north of San Francisco via US-101 N. Florence Ave is just off Hwy 116 near the town center. Safeway nearby offers free parking — it's a short walk to the sculpture trail.
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays are quieter. Weekends can be busy but you may spot Patrick Amiot himself. The sculptures are outdoors and viewable year-round — Sonoma County's mild weather makes any season enjoyable.
Walk, Don't Drive
Park once and walk Florence Avenue from end to end — both sides. The street is only a few blocks and the detail in each sculpture rewards slow looking. Budget 30–60 minutes for Florence Ave alone.
Photography
Bring your camera! Every sculpture is a photo opportunity. Remember this is an active residential street — stay on the sidewalk and be respectful of the neighbors who share their yards with the world.
Buy the Calendar
Amiot produces an annual sculpture photography calendar that has raised over $250,000 for Sebastopol schools. Look for it on Florence Ave or ask at local shops — it makes a great souvenir.
Totally Free
No tickets, no admission, no reservations needed. The Florence Avenue sculpture trail is an open-air public gallery enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, every single day of the year.
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