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La Ronda Parakata | Artwork
Additional Facility Details
Artist
Hector Duarte, Alfonso "Piloto" Nieves - Casa Michoacán(Pilsen)
Artwork Year Installed
Spring 2016
Awarded
2015
Non-Profit Partner
Casa Michoacán (Pilsen)
Features
Artworks & Monuments, Outdoor, Temporary, Sculpture Description
Located within the Burnham Wildlife Corridor, this project is a circular sculpture inspired by the magic symbolism of the butterfly, harmony with nature, and migration. It is demarcated by a delicate sculptural ring or “ronda” (in Spanish) of interlocking butterfly forms. The center of the space features native plants and cement blocks that are repurposed as rustic seating.
Located in the Pilsen community, Casa Michoacán is an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural, social, sporting activities and between the Mexican and immigrant Michoacán community with a transnational vision.
Additional Information
Located south of 31st St. Harbor at approximately 3300 S. Lake Shore Drive on the lakefront
La Ronda Parakata | Artwork
La Ronda Parakata | Artwork