Rock-et Man sculpture at Whispering Woods Park found destroyed. What we know
One of Coral Springs’ longtime public artworks may be damaged beyond repair, photos show, following what appears to be a complete collapse over the weekend.
In a post to the Coral Springs Neighbors and Friends Facebook group, resident Vicki Centrella Christmas shared photos she took of the destroyed artwork while walking her dog in Whispering Woods Park.
According to city spokesperson Paula Rubiano, a police report has been filed.
“It appears to be vandalism and was forcibly knocked over,” Rubiano told the Coral Springs News on Tuesday, April 21. “The Coral Springs Police Department will be investigating.”
Titled Rock-et Man, the sculpture “is made up of found rocks, granite and wood that have been stacked and secured into the shape of a man holding a long metal pole at an angle to a larger rock on the ground nearby.”
The metal pole portion of the piece is missing.
Though the sculpture was originally meant to be a temporary installation, the Coral Springs Public Art Committee purchased the piece after its two-year contract was complete.
Rock-et Man was created by Key West artist Craig Berube-Gray, known for his playful totem-style stacked works. Rubiano said he will be visiting the site next week to assess the damage and estimate the cost of repairs.
Berube-Gray is also behind two other pieces residents may be familiar with: Slices of Springs, which features three sculpted orange slices on a stone platform, and Popsicles, which was part of a temporary installation in 2020.
This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 1:26 PM.
