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Item 9 Final Design Colony Park Pool Project Prairie Grass Arch, Calder Kamin Item 9: Action Project Name: Colony Park Pool Project Artist(s): Chris Tobar & Celica Ledesma Project Phase: Final Design Sponsor Department: Austin Parks and Recreation Artist Commission $121,500 Council District: 1 Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias AIPP Panel Meeting: January 5th, 2025 2 OCT 2024 COLONY PARK (POOL) MURAL FINAL DESIGN CITY OF AUSTIN, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES CHRIS TOBAR & CELICA LEDESMA TOBAR COMPANY THE CITY OF AUSTIN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) Developing the finishing plans for the newly constructing swimming pool, which is proposed to include mural(s) by Artists Chris Tobar and Celica Ledesma. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Chris Tobar Chris Tobar Rodriguez is an artist and creative director Celica Ledesma based in Austin, TX. Born in Chicago and refined in Orlando, Celica’s art ranges from Oil Painting to Digital Works. Based in he took some time to travel and delve into various ways to Austin, TX but was born in Houston, TX. When trying to master infuse his skills in photography, illustration, typography, realistic figurative painting she places her subject matters in a and vibrant colors into his creations. www.Tobartakeover.com creative space meeting between reality and introspection. www.celicaledesma.com COLONY PARK: A SNAPSHOT OF RESILIENCE Colony Park, in Austin, Texas, has a rich history of community spirit and scenic beauty. Established to house families from Bergstrom Air Force Base, it became known for its affordability and tranquility. In the 1960s, urban renewal and the arrival of companies like IBM and Texas Instruments fueled its growth. Despite challenges like gentrification, Colony Park has remained resilient, symbolizing progress and community strength. Today, it stands as a testament to the power of community in overcoming challenges and embracing a brighter future. WHAT WE TOOK AWAY FROM OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Colony Park Art Project was a collaborative effort that involved the community from the very beginning. Workshops with children at Turner Roberts Recreation Center provided valuable insights into desired mural designs. Virtual meetings with community leaders and neighborhood associations fostered open discussions about themes, historical significance, and the artwork's potential impact. The project's emphasis on collaboration, inclusivity, and responsiveness ensured that the community's voice was at the center of the design process. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLANS Meeting with Youth in the After School Program Completed | Dec 12th Meeting with Community Leaders Completed | Location: Colony Park Recreation Center One-on-One Consultations Completed | In person- online Consolidate community inspiration Completed Submit Renders Completed COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FLYER & FORM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Meeting with Youth in the After School Program Activity | Draw what makes you happy! 2ND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REPORT We meet with Barbra Scott and Several of the locals in the community. We provided Tacos, Coffee and gave the community a chance to lear about the design of the new Mural for the pool. 3RD COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT During National Night Out on October 7th, our team hosted a booth and shared the final design with the Colony Park community. We met with Barbara Scott and several local residents, providing stickers and inviting feedback. The community expressed strong enthusiasm and excitement to be part of the project, reflecting genuine support and connection to the upcoming mural. WHAT WE TOOK AWAY FROM AT 2ND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (Report): Process summary describing the Community Engagement process and one or more preliminary Project concept(s) (i.e. the artistic intent and goal(s) of the Project) detailing methods of incorporating community input. On October 12th We held our Community engagement at the Turner Robert’s Recreation Center by hosting a Mid-Design Feedback session . In order to inform Colony Park’s community about the developing pool mural we sent out an online survey, provided physical surveys at our engagement, and presented our mid-design in person as well as on our webpage. In exchange for the community’s feedback we provided Breakfast Tacos and Coffee. Due to the Mural’s Mid Design concept revolving around representing the community we implemented the feedback we received from this particular community engagement as well as the feedback from our youth activities and interviews with community leaders and stakeholders. This led to us learning more about Colony Park’s history, what the community would like to see in their future, what demands they would like to be met in regards to the mural’s location, and how pleased they were to see such colorful and cultural imagery depicted in the proposed artwork. The way we incorporated this feedback into our final design is we reformatted the mural to fir the entrance wall welcoming the public and for those who do not swim or would not enter the pool area to be able to have access to the mural. We also decided to keep the two inside panels so that the public can have a exciting and dynamic artwork as their backdrop.  Some other comments and feedback we implemented was highlighting the community’s vision of hope, abundance, solidarity, and representation.  THE ART CONCEPT Title of mural Rise Together Rise Together paints a vibrant picture celebrating culture, diversity, and strength. By portraying community solidarity through Hidden Faces, Wildlife, and colorful patterns, each section tells a part of Austin and Colony Park’s story. As this Mural sits on the horizon Rise Together strives to manifest an abundant future full of hope. THE PROPOSED SITING OF THE ARTWORK Front of Building Placement locations Right Front Facing Entry way on A1 East Wrap Around the Corner into A1 - Breezway Placement Application Painted on Aluminum Composite Panels (ACM). Installed with Metal Screws. Overall Scale of Art work in Full 8x36.5 THE PROPOSED SITING OF THE ARTWORK Face Front 8x31 ft DESIGN SKETCHES ARTIST'S CONCEPT AND IMAGERY Breeze Way - Sketch Colors will include Tints of shades up and down per color. Breezway In the Breezeway and Inside mural we included imagery that represents unity and culture with the sense of community, abundance and growth. To embody this, we’ve aligned panels with different visuals that will also thread together an positive message. Overall, our aim is to provide the community with a serene backdrop that celebrates culture and the natural beauty of Austin. ARTIST'S CONCEPT AND IMAGERY Front - Digital Mock Up Wrap Mural 8x8ft space Front 8x31ft ARTIST'S CONCEPT AND IMAGERY Digital Render SideWall ARTWORK WILL BE ILLUSTRATED AND CUT OUR ON ALUMINUM SHEETS WITH UV-PRINTED ARTIST'S CONCEPT AND IMAGERY Painted Reference Render MATERIAL LIST MATERIAL LIST The materials employed include acrylic and oil paints applied on canvas, which will be professionally scanned at a high resolution to preserve every detail. The final artwork will then be printed on aluminum sheets using UV- printing technology with a matte or satin anti- graffiti finish. This approach combines the tactile richness of hand-painted work with the durability of exterior-grade materials, ensuring longevity while maintaining the integrity and vibrancy of the design. The mural concept continues to reflect intricate symbolism and meticulous attention to detail, serving as a visually compelling homage to Colony Park’s vibrant identity and aspirations for the future. • • • • • • HDPE Panels: ½-inch exterior-grade, UV-stabilized, black HDPE sheets (backing panels) Aluminum Panels: .080-inch aluminum sheets with UV-printed artwork and matte or satin anti-graffiti clearcoat Adhesive: 3M™ Fastbond Contact Adhesive 30-NF (or equivalent) for bonding aluminum to HDPE Fasteners: ¼-inch Tapcon concrete anchors for HDPE ½-inch 316 stainless steel screws with decorative caps for aluminum panels Hardware: 1-inch stainless steel standoffs with nylon isolation washers Coating: 2K polyurethane anti-graffiti clearcoat (factory or field-applied) A CURRENT SCHEDULE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMPLETED MID DESIGN COMPLETED FINAL DESIGN Inprogress START MURAL OFFSITE POOL OPENS INSTALL MURAL ONSITE (March/April) ART PROJECTION FINAL DESIGN PRES. Materials Purchased ??? Main Mural 6 Weeks Interior Mural 3 weeks Install Late April ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE CITY Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and Contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. Colony Park (Pool) Mural THANK YOU CITY OF AUSTIN, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES CELICA LEDESMA & CHRIS TOBAR NOV 2024