August 15, 2024
Texas Mutual unveils public art for Mueller neighborhood
Texas Mutual is unveiling a new expressive and expansive mural at Mueller’s Branch Park Pavilion, which is being gifted to the neighborhood in honor of our 30th anniversary.
Artists & design
After a Request for Qualifications open call to local artists last year, a committee of Mueller community stakeholders selected local artists Ernesto Hernandez and Cindy Hernandez to create the mural, titled "Taking Flight," which spans two walls each measuring approximately 65 feet wide and 16 feet high.
The mural wraps around select walls of the Branch Park Pavilion, facing Aldrich Street, directly across from Texas Mutual's corporate headquarters. Its design and mix of colors pay tribute to the plant and animal life native to the Mueller area, including Yellow Jessamine flowers and monarch butterflies. It also embodies the thriving spirit of the neighborhood which came into being on the site of Austin’s former airport, Robert Mueller Municipal Airport.
About the park and what's to come
Branch Park Pavilion is a state-of-the-art event space frequently used for weddings, corporate events, nonprofit fundraisers and various other events, including Austin’s most popular farmers’ market. The pavilion sits within Branch Park, a community park on 3.5 acres that includes amenities such as water features, a kids’ playscape, volleyball courts and a dog run.
In addition to the physical mural, an augmented reality (AR) component is currently under development. This feature will allow viewers to use their smartphones to interact with the mural, bringing elements of the artwork to life and providing deeper insights into its symbolism and creation.
We’re thankful to be part of the Mueller community and are looking forward to enjoying the mural with our neighbors for years to come. View the full press release (PDF 102KB).