Sometimes art makes you go, "Hmm, that's nice." And sometimes it makes you go, "Hmm … what?" Landscapes have inspired artists for a long time, and that is certainly the case with these iconic pieces of land art in Utah.

Upon first look, you may be scratching your head. But further investigation — and maybe a meditative think or two — enlightens you to the inspiration and meaning behind the art. Check out the land art that enhances (or contrasts) Utah's landscapes in their own weird way.

The Tree of Utah

West of the Great Salt Lake sits Karl Momen's 1980s creation Metaphor: The Tree of Utah, sometimes called The Tree of Life. This abstract piece sits on the edge of I-80 and the Bonneville Salt Flats, making for a memorable sight on the empty drive between Salt Lake City and Wendover. Its

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