Creek Show returns to Waller Creek Friday, Nov. 8-Saturday, Nov. 16 — and this year’s exhibition celebrates a decade of the immersive art experience.
Here’s a preview of this year’s masterpieces.
“Alluvial”
This installation (seen above), made of 3D tiles with laser-cut circles, will be illuminated by lighting behind the surface.
“The Ghost Boat: Through the Looking Glass”
This work of art is inspired by a fantasy story — the lore involves an imaginary Austin local who vanishes in “the beauty of the creek” and was never seen again. However, the sound of their boat’s paddles can be heard in the early morning hours.
“Night Watch”
Someone’s watching... Creek Show-goers will see these floating eyes beneath the 12th Street Bridge as they enter the show and can walk between them. It’s not an optical illusion, the orbs actually scan their surroundings and can even stare.
“Shadows of Former Self”
While admiring this glowing skeleton, the artists hope Austinites reflect on what Central Texas was millions of years ago: a shallow sea with now-extinct fauna and flora.
“Waller Creek High, A School for Extraordinary Fish”
These fish out of water will be made with recycled materials, and attendees will be able to interact with them. Touching certain fish will cause the entire school to react by pulsing with color.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, Sept. 19, and all proceeds benefit Waterloo Greenway, which is currently under construction for its second phase — The Confluence.
