The Observer
2015, repainted 2025
Rising gently from the earth, The Observer is a whimsical sculpture of a female head adorned with vivid blossoms and native Texas cactus. She gazes peacefully over the park, a quiet guardian of nature’s rhythms. Once titled Earth Mother, this work continues to honor themes of fertility, motherhood, and renewal—motifs that have long inspired myth and art alike. Reimagined with plants that thrive through every season, The Observer celebrates resilience, interconnectedness, and the enduring relationship between humanity and the natural world.
Commissioned by TEMPO 2015, a project of the City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division.
It was on lease for 5 years at Beecave Sculpture Park and is currently on a two year least in Arlington, TX
Special thanks to Dale Whistler and Jim Harbour