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Art Walk Through Alton

AS PART OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM, the Alton Town Center’s new artwork is the latest public art collection that allows guests to participate in an interactive Art Walk experience. Artists Amanda Valdes and Alexander Krivoshiew worked in collaboration with Krent Wieland Design and Urban Design Kilday Studios to create stunning sculptures and custom art installations adorning the plaza’s brick walkways.

“A lot of the inspiration for this piece came from the bio-medical research industry local to Palm Beach Gardens,” Valdes says. “A lot of natural elements in the area, specifically the colors from the local waterways also gave me inspiration, along with the color palette used throughout the Alton community.”

The double-helix DNA’s shimmering appearance blended with the sound of flowing water creates a spectacular ambiance for the outdoor restaurant seating nearby.

The four sculptures included on the Art Walk were designed and built by Alexander Krivoshiew, a sculptor and graduate from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Krivoshiew wanted to capture the emotional elements of wind, rain, and the force of waves.

Collectively, the sculptures produce a narrative about the mystical nature of weather patterns. The artist specifically chose to use durable materials to withstand the same weather elements depicted through his art.

Weather Rock, located just east of Alton Road, is made up of fabricated bronze and stainless-steel. The sculpture represents a playful way to forecast weather compared to the intricate systems used by meteorologists today. Dense greenery serves as the backdrop of this art feature.

Whiplash is the second sculpture on the Art Walk experience. The statue towers nine feet in the air and is also made up of fabricated bronze and stainless steel. According to the artist, Whiplash portrays the push and pulls of the atmosphere. The bronze and stainless-steel were welded together to produce a wind effect that creates an imaginary sense of motion.

The next stop on the Art Walk experience

Legacyrepresents rotating winds held in pure stillness. To some, Tornadon embodies the eerie stillness that comes before or after a violent storm takes place.

The final custom sculpture, Legacy, is a polished stainless-steel circular statue which signifies weather patterns as a common factor that unites all of humanity. The sculpture is located on the east side of the roundabout near Whitman Street. According to Krivosheiw, Legacy’s hollowed-out center signifies the future all individuals will eventually have to step through.

The Art Walk experience at Alton Town Center is entertaining, edgy, and inspirational. The works by Valdes and Krivosheiw combined with the expertise from Krent Wieland Design and Urban Design Kilday Studios create a splendid atmosphere for guests to enjoy during their time at Alton. The water wall fountain serves as a unique centerpiece for the surrounding restaurants and a fun common area for kids to play. The four sculptures portray various types of weather systems the Earth produces. Next time you visit Alton Town Center, be sure to check out the exclusive art features included in the Art Walk experience.