Bloom / McAllister Park at Mud Creek Trail
Bloom
Completed in 2019
Mud Creek Trail at McAllister Park
Commissioned by Public Art San Antonio
Fabricators: Wanderlust Ironworks
Materials: Powder-coated steel
Mud Creek Trail is a 7.1 mile unmarked dirt trail used by hikers and mountain bikers that features beautiful wild flowers and large trees. This site is located within the hundred year flood plain.
I was struck by the variety and beauty of the wildflowers along the trail. My concept for this project is to celebrate the beauty of these flowers by creating metal sculptures inspired by various native wildflowers. I felt it would be perfect here because it will be visible from a distance to guide visitors at the playground area or Optimist Pavilion to explore the Mud Creek Trail.
The sculptures serve as a way finding element that guide people to this trail. The sculpture area would include signage describing the trail and directions leading to the various trails. On the sculpture, rings along the stem area have text showing heights of water levels during flooding with information about five, ten and hundred year floods with dates of the last one that occurred.
Isaac Streetscape and Bus Shelter Project
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Isaac Streetscape and Bus Shelter Project
Completed in 2009 Phoenix, Arizona Commissioned by Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Material: concrete Concrete pavers, porcelain, tile, steel, powder coating For the Isaac Streetscape and Bus Shelter project, I designed bus shelters that were installed at the four corners of 35th Avenue and McDowell in Phoenix, Arizona. The project also included and a streetscape enhancement that extended along McDowell across from the Isaac Middle School and connects to a new pedestrian bridge. For the streetscape, I designed a pattern with special pavers, along a new sidewalk that was inspired by the image of a river I saw as I was landing in Phoenix. The river sidewalk design is also installed the the Neighborhood Learning Center across the street. The river image talks about the importance of water in this area. The bus shelters have ceramic mosaic tile featuring local plants and flowers. The shade screens are perforated with images of agave plants and stars from the night sky. At the entrance to Isaac Middle school, a steel gate echoes the theme of desert plants to welcome the students along with the river image on the walkway into the school. This was my first project with the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Public Art Program. Photo Credit: Ana Venegas Photography credit for gate photograph by Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Staff |
Woodlawn Lake Rail Project |
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Woodlawn Lake Rail Project
Woodlawn Lake Park, San Antonio, TX, Completed in 2000 Collaborator: Rialto Studios Materials: Painted steel and enameled porcelain Commissioned by Public Art San Antonio This project includes eight bridges along a walking trail that surround the lake at Woodlawn Lake park. The design is a result of collaboration with Rialto Studios, a local architectural firm. We met with neighborhood representatives to gather information on the area’s history. The undulating design of the rails is based on the movement of water. Small porcelain enameled panels inserted in the two larger handrails describe the history of this man-made lake with photos, writing and collage elements. Photo Credit: Ana Venegas, Robert Ziebell, Public Art San Antonio |
Nani Falcone Park Bench Project
Native Trees, Nani Falcon Park Bench Project
Completed in 2006
San Antonio, Texas
Commissioned by Public Art San Antonio
Engraved Limestone
This park is dedicated to the memory of a local conservationist, Nani Falcone, that helped preserve existing trees in new neighborhoods that were being built in the 1960's through 1990's. There are eight benches installed along a walking trail that meanders through this lush park. Each bench has a distance marker so hikers know how far they have walked. On top of the bench a description and drawing of eight important native trees to San Antonio. They serve as a reminder of the importance of native trees and serve as an educational element.
Completed in 2006
San Antonio, Texas
Commissioned by Public Art San Antonio
Engraved Limestone
This park is dedicated to the memory of a local conservationist, Nani Falcone, that helped preserve existing trees in new neighborhoods that were being built in the 1960's through 1990's. There are eight benches installed along a walking trail that meanders through this lush park. Each bench has a distance marker so hikers know how far they have walked. On top of the bench a description and drawing of eight important native trees to San Antonio. They serve as a reminder of the importance of native trees and serve as an educational element.
Nani Falcone Project