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Waterloo Park Tunnel Inlet Facility Arturo Herrera Mural Presentation to Arts Commission June 21, 2021 Texas Capitol SAN JACINTO BLVD 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T Moody Amphitheater 1 5 T H S T Pontoon Bridge Austin Convention Center University of Texas at Austin La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Creek Delta D A V S S T I D R I S K I L L S T RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST Red River Cultural District The Refuge IH-35 Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Symphony Square Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center Waterloo Greenway is a 1.5 mile urban ecosystem with the power to bring the entire Austin community together. Waterloo renews the natural environment, promotes play, health and wellness, economic vitality and mobility, and engages the community through outreach, education, cultural events, and the arts. In Partnership With Funded by The Marcus Foundation The Tunnel Inlet Facility The Mural Proposal 2 3 walls painted The Mural Wall painting for Austin Wall painting for Austin was created specifically for Waterloo Greenway as part of the public art commissions that will be on long term view at the park. Executed on three walls of the tunnel inlet facility, the wall painting reflects the dynamism and constant activity of water treatment and distribution in downtown Austin. Using animated abstract bio-morphic shapes and lines within a blue and white color scheme, the wall painting echo the vital flow systems inside the water treatment plant as well as the vitality and energy of the park in the urban space. The three-part wall painting for Austin can be enjoyed from the gardens and rolling pathways in the park. The integration of architecture, environmental restoration, landscape design and public art constitutes a complete ecosystem for the entire Austin community. Artwork and Artist Statement Production Timeline May-July, 2021 Materials Acrylic paint on exposed concrete substrate, finished with eco-friendly anti-graffiti coating A team of four local artists, coordinated by Waterloo Greenway, will complete the mural on site over a period of approximately two months, working their way around the facility one wall at a time. Finished Size 6,587 sq ft Duration 3-5 years Installation Arturo Herrera was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1959, he currently lives and works in Berlin. Over the last 20 years, Arturo Herrera has developed an internationally celebrated, multi-layered body of work—from collages, felt sculpture, public commissions, and wall paintings. His work often references the conflicted legacy of abstraction. Herrera employs shapes and imagery from popular culture, prompting a multiplicity of references and reading for the viewer. Arturo Herrera Adam, Linda Pace Foundation, 2013, San Antonio, TX Together, 2020, Bass Museum Band, 2011, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale DB Kunststation Wolfsburg / Upper Area Windows, 2018 Arturo Herrera Local artists Jason Archer & Josh Row (Show Goat Mural Works), Jana Swec and Joe Swec will work closely with Waterloo Greenway and Arturo Herrera to execute the installation and painting of the mural. Installation Team Thank you to PARD and WPD for collaborating in a variety of ways including: Providing plans and drawings of the site Coordination with Inlet Facility operations Preparation of the site for installation Permitting and other CoA processes City of Austin Partners You’re Invited! Waterloo Park and Moody Amphitheater Waterloo Park is an 11-acre green space, located between 12th and 15th Streets and along Red River and Trinity Streets. At the heart of Waterloo Park is Moody Amphitheater, a 5,000 capacity venue that will serve as a cultural hub for entertainment in the city. The venue’s one-of-a-kind infrastructure was intentionally designed to support large-scale productions, but can easily revert back to park space for all to enjoy. The blending of these new developments provides a unique opportunity for partners to integrate themselves into the future of Austin and its thriving community. Waterloo Park will unite our neighbors, honor different cultures in our community, and commemorate this green space as a common ground where we all come together. Waterloo will CELEBRATE… Community Our Environment Our Diversity Our History Our Creative Culture Our Recovery & Revival AUSTIN! August 2021 Waterloo Park Opening Day Ribbon Cutting & Land Acknowledgment Ceremonies Local Music & Dance Performances Free Evening Public Concert Fall 2021 Live Nation/C3 Concerts · Aug-Dec Lebermann Plaza Concert Series · Sep/Oct Asleep at the Wheel 50th Anniversary Concert · Oct Día de Los Muertos Festival · Oct MXTX: A Cross Border Cultural Exchange · Oct Creek Show 2021 · Nov 12-21