Downtown illuminated: winter art at Discovery Green

"Firmament" by Christopher Schardt. Photo credit: Katya Horner for Discovery Green.
“Firmament” by Christopher Schardt. Photo credit: Katya Horner for Discovery Green.

Discovery Green has become known for its exceptional public art installations, especially in the wintertime. This year, the 12-acre downtown park is presenting two new installations: Firmament, a vibrant canopy of LED lights by acclaimed Burning Man artist Christopher Schardt, and Enchanted Promenade, towering, colorful peonies by TILT, a French light art and design studio. Both installations were possible through a grant from the Kinder Foundation.

Firmament and Enchanted Promenade are selections of Discovery Green’s Public Art Committee, and set to capture the imaginations of Houstonians, tourists and park-goers.

Firmament is on display through Jan 8, 2017 and Enchanted Promenade is on display through Feb. 19, 2017. Both are free and open to the public.

"Enchanted Promenade" by TILT. Photo credit: Katya Horner for Discovery Green.
“Enchanted Promenade” by TILT. Photo credit: Katya Horner for Discovery Green.