La Ronda Parakata
Location Notes:

Located south of 31st St. Harbor at approximately 3300 S. Lake Shore Drive on the lakefront

Located Within: Burnham (Daniel) Park
Artist: Hector Duarte, Alfonso "Piloto" Nieves - Casa Michoacán(Pilsen)
Installed: Spring 2016
Awarded: 2015
Features: 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.

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La Ronda Parakata | Artwork