For Art’s Sake

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Did you know The Woodlands is filled with 51 different pieces of public art available for viewing around major intersections, commercial areas, and in community parks? In fact, the city’s collection started in 1974 with “The Family,” a sculpture created by famed Texas artist Charles Pebworth located at Interstate 45 and The Woodlands Parkway.

Some folks driving by Lake Woodlands might think they’ve just spotted the Loch Ness monster but really it’s just the Rise of the Midgard Serpent. This slithering serpent is a whopping 35 feet long and 6 feet high.

A favorite with kids is Spammy, an adorable bronze pig riding in a wheelbarrow at Market Street. And if you’re strolling along the Waterway, keep your eyes peeled for nine Byzantine Glass Mosaic panels created by local artist Dixie Friend Gay. Each tiny square of glass is beautifully arranged to reveal a scene depicting wildlife such as birds, turtles, and frogs. Another of Dixie’s murals can be seen at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Check them all out at www.woodlandsart.com or find them for yourselves. Get a map of all their locations at http://www.thewoodlands.com/public-art.htm.