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Davenport Ranch AFD / ATCEMS Station Adrian Aguilera & Betelhem Makonnen Final Design Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Art in Public Places | September 21, 2026 AFD / ATCEMS Davenport Ranch Project Phase Designing (Final) Artist(s) Name Adrian Aguilera & Betelhem Makonnen Art Commission $196,000 Funding Type CIP/Bond Sponsor Dept Austin Fire & Austin Travis County EMS Council District 10 Concept Design Presentation – September 8, 2025 Location: 4601 Westlake Drive, Austin TX 78746 2 AFD/ATCEMS 3 Station Cohort All events 12:00 to 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 4 – AF52/ATCEMS41 Davenport Ranch, artists Adrian Aguilera and Betelhem Makonnen 4601 Westlake Dr, Austin, TX 78746 Thursday, March 5 – AF53/ATCEMS42 Goodnight Ranch, Re:Site Studio 9400 Capitol View Dr, Austin, TX 78747 Friday, March 6 – AF54/ATCEMS43 Canyon Creek, artist Rudy Herrera 9804 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726 AIPP Coordinator – Lindsay Hutchens 3 DAVENPORT RANCH Survey Results What is a story or idea you think of while looking at this artwork? "LOVE. COMMUNITY. Appreciation for our firefighters." "I think of care, I really enjoy the simplicity and universality of the X and O. It’s really cool to see a technology of fire fighting used in an artwork, it’s new and exciting to see." "I think how its a waste of money and boring." "Why don't we pay a real artist to actually paint a piece of art? These are just TVs." 4 Noteable quote: "I love the symbolism of using infrared light, light of life, heat, seeing in the dark... I really appreciate the way the artists have connected the artwork to the firefighters and the community they serve. It is a reminder to love and take care of each other." AIPP Coordinator – Lindsay Hutchens DAVENPORT RANCH ToDo's Artists: Program: - Establish and enforce AIPP Ordinance - Maintenance plan, including process for both care of artwork and reporting issues - Address light pollution DONE - Material - Design of video content - Schedule - Plan and describe electrical access and amount of use (see shop drawings) DONE - Plan and describe artwork attachment DONE - State weather resilience of material (see spec sheets and conservation report) DONE - Future community engagement at site: ie. Filming content, Dedication DONE AIPP Coordinator – Lindsay Hutchens 5 CITY OF AUSTIN I ART IN PUBLIC PLACES DAVENPORT RANCH AFD52 / EMS41 STATION Adrian Aguilera I Betelhem Makonnen untitled (xo, sweet dreams) video wall, dimensions variable Artwork Proposal Adrian Aguilera I Betelhem Makonnen untitled (xo, sweet dreams) video wall, dimensions variable Our proposed video wall installation creates a visually compelling experience that invites viewers to contemplate the visible and invisible connections binding a community together. Arranged in playful X and O formations—symbols that carry ancient meanings of faith and fidelity while representing modern expressions of hugs and kisses—the work draws inspiration from emergency responders' building marking systems and Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs)—conceptually and experientially evoking a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness between firefighters, first responders, and the communities they serve. Our Vision Just as infrared light from emergency responders’ TICs reveals life we cannot see with our eyes, our work hopes to highlight the critical presence and care of AFD/EMS workers within the community they serve and the invisible connections that unite its residents. Our hope is that untitled untitled (xo, sweet dreams) transcends aesthetics, to become a dynamic catalyst for meaningful community interaction, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation for the interconnectedness that ensures and contributes to the well-being of a community. Our Artistic Approach to Community For us as artists, working with community isn't just an extra step; it's central to everything we do. We're especially interested in finding unexpected links between different materials and ideas, and between the people who see our art and the art itself. Our creative process is built on curiosity, research, and experimentation. This allows us to create art specifically for each location and situation, ensuring deep connections between the art, its audience, and the environment. Completed Community Engagement February 2025 March 2025 April 2025 March-May 2025 Care Map Development with Chief Andre Jordan Site Visits to Existing AIPP Projects with Chief Jordan and Lindsay Hutchens Davenport Ranch Station Visit with Lindsay Hutchens St. Stephen School Engagement Defined service area bounds for video imagery sourcing Visited 6 AFD/EMS stations Met with station officers and personnel Direct staff engagement and clear site integration are crucial for impact Staff excited about conceptual approach of project Engaged 5 faculty members across visual arts, graphic arts, photography, and film Great enthusiasm for our artwork and desire for community engagement Future Community Engagement Steps Early Fall 2026 Late Fall 2026 Early Spring 2027 Community Call at St. Stephen School and local library for neighbors, in addition to AFD 52/EMS41 first responders, to be videographed and incorporated as part of the content for our artwork Video Post-Production of artwork content. Fabrication and Installation of Artwork. On-site inauguration and dedication celebration of artwork with AIPP, fire station staff, St. Stephen’s and larger community. Community Feedback Our community feedback experience played a role in the the final design of our project. The form of our video wall evolved from our initial concept of one large scale screen in the awning area to its current a final design as "X" and "O" formation in the facade side area. While maintaining the same conceptual, experiential and material approach, we believe this reimagined symbolic form gives a more accessible invitation to the poetics of our artwork. Overall Dimensions Overall Dimensions Making Infrared Light Visible - Heat as Life untitled (xo, sweet dreams) is centered on infrared light (IR)—part of the light spectrum we cannot see, yet intrinsic to life itself. IR is everywhere, from TV remotes to advanced medical scans and self-driving cars. Firefighters and first responders use Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) to see through smoke and darkness to save lives. Heat as life becomes visual art through documentation of the environment and people within the "care map" of the Davenport Ranch Fire + EMS Station using specialty IR thermal cameras and drones, making visible the hidden connections that tie a community together. Infrared Light Infrared light, invisible to human eyes, indicates life through heat emission. IR technology embedded in thermal cameras is essential for firefighters to navigate smoke and physical obstructions to save lives. Inspiring our large-scale video installation, thermal imagery becomes our visual language, extending sensory boundaries to reveal imperceptible connections. Materials Proposed CV25 LED Video Panel LED Panels Light vs Street Lights Light Output: Nits vs. Lumens CV25 LED Panel: Measured in Nits (brightness per square meter). This panel typically outputs around 5,000–6,000 Nits. This is designed to fight direct sunlight so the image remains visible during the day. The light is a “soft glow” rather than a powerfully bright light. Street Light: Measured in Lumens (total light output). A standard street light ranges from 5,000 to 20,000+ Lumens. While the LED Panel is "brighter" to look at directly, the street light is much more powerful at "throwing" light to illuminate the ground 30 feet below. Light Measurements SPECTRAL CONTROL (3000K COMPLIANCE) Nighttime Color Temperature: The Content Management System (the system that runs our artwork’s visual content/output) will be set to a maximum of 3000K after sunset. Blue Light Reduction: Our use of RGB colors ensures that the output remains "warm" and non-disruptive to human vision and local wildlife during nighttime hours. LUMINANCE & AUTOMATED DIMMING To prevent glare and light pollution, our LED unit features a native brightness of 5,000 Nits for daytime visibility. Light Measurements Scheduled Dimming Protocol is enforced with a light sensor timer and override by settings: Daytime (Sunrise to Sunset): ambient light. Variable based on Nighttime (Sunset to 11:00 PM): Dimmed to <500 Nits. Approx. 10% of max output. Curfew (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM): The display will be programmed to a complete Blackout/Power Off state. Light Measurements Further Measure to Reduce Light Trespass In all content design, our artwork will utilize "Dark Mode," meaning using black backgrounds which in LED technology emit zero lumens, significantly reducing the total light footprint of the artwork. Tree Relocation Proposal Budget Replacement parts will not be purchased with project budget. Set of additional spare modules (3) and other parts (cables, power supplies, receiving card and ribbons) for $2,685.00 Quoted on 08/03/26. Timeline 2026-2027 SEPT 2026 OCT 2026 NOV 2026 DEC 2026 JAN 2027 FEB 2027 Final Design Review Artwork Production 1 Artwork Production 2 Artwork Finalization Artwork Installation Artwork Installation