Nessy - Austin, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 30° 17.840 W 097° 42.325
14R E 624491 N 3352442
A 16-feet high, 30-feet long, colorful, shiny sea serpent guards the entrance to the children's playground at Mueller Lake Park.
Waymark Code: WMWQGA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2017
Views: 1
Plaque Text:
Historical mythological water monsters and sea horses inspired the creation of Nessy. The artist (Dixie Friend Gay) also looked to other city's artists who created children's areas using mosaics and employed the best of what works.
Finding cast oval glass tires in shades of blues, greens, and gold were perfect to evoke glistening serpent skin. High fire, hand made tiles were created to give the feeling of barnacles and other sea life, adding texture interest in contract to the smooth, glossy, glass tiles.
Time Period: Ancient
Epic Type: Mythical
Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
Approximate Date of Epic Period: Not listed
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