Discussion over Arkansas abortion monument continues

KUAR | By Josie Lenora

Uncertainty continued Tuesday over a proposed “monument to the unborn” at the Arkansas State Capitol.

Members of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission expressed frustration with artist Lakey Goff, who’s been chosen to design the monument. Goff wants the monument to be a living wall, with growing plants and waterfall noises. In the past, commission members have said the design could be too expensive, difficult to maintain and may not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Members of the commission on Tuesday sparred with Goff after she submitted a design in a different location than the Secretary of State's office requested.

Discussion over Arkansas abortion monument continues

Capitol Arts And Grounds Commission

Artist Lakey Goff's drawing of the living wall serving as a "monument to the unborn" at the Arkansas State Capitol.