BENCH STATUES. THESE ARE SCULPTURES OF PEOPLE SITTING ON PARK BENCHES. THEY’RE USUALLY LIFE SIZE. THEY INVITE YOU TO SIT BESIDE THEM, MAYBE HAVE A CONVERSATION. NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS AT LEAST SIX.

A Camden artist who created 'happy to talk' benches to combat loneliness in society hopes the idea will be taken up in more places.