Mural on Biltmore Hills Rainwater Cisterns

Art will highlight the benefits of green stormwater infrastructure

Artist Adriana Ameigh is creating a mural for the Biltmore Hills Park rainwater cisterns. This mural project will transform the cisterns into vibrant artwork that highlights the benefits of green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions. 

Project Partners

The mural project is a partnership between the City of Raleigh and the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI). WRRI coordinates the Walnut Creek Wetlands Community Partnership, which provides a forum for sharing and collaborating on initiatives to support people and nature around the wetlands.

WRRI received grants from US EPA and NC Dept of Justice and partnered with the City of Raleigh to design and implement a series of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) at Biltmore Hills Park. The GSI includes rain gardens and cisterns, and reduces the stormwater runoff reaching the creek that flows through the park, Biltmore Hills and Rochester Heights neighborhoods. The GSI helps mitigate downstream flooding and pollution. Murals were included in the project plan to make the cisterns a beautiful addition to the community center as well!

About the Artist

Adriana Ameigh is a Puerto Rican abstract painter, sculptor, and muralist based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She creates dynamic artwork that balances movement, tactile textures, and uplifting colors. Her work invites the viewer to take a closer look to discover the optimistic stories embedded within. With a multicultural background, and a fascination for Caribbean and Southeast flora and fauna (above and beneath the water’s surface), her work incorporates textures and shapes that evoke feelings of joy, playfulness, and tranquility. Adriana’s artistic practice includes abstract paintings, ceramic sculptures, art installations and murals.

Planned artwork on Biltmore Hills Park rainwater cisterns. By artist Adriana Ameigh

Planned artwork on Biltmore Hills Park rainwater cisterns. By artist Adriana Ameigh

Contact

 

Kelly McChesney
Public Art Director
kelly.mcchesney@raleighnc.gov
919-996-5657

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Parks, Recreation and Cultural ResourcesEngineering Services
Service Categories:
Raleigh Arts
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Public Art

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