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Commission approves public-art installations: Petals of the Moon and temporary Urban exhibit
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Summary
The commission approved Resolution 73-26 to accept 'Petals of the Moon' by Cinta Tantra for 8111 South Dixie and Resolution 78-26 for a temporary Jose Alvarez multimedia installation at the Mandel Public Library's Urban space; funding for the sculpture was allocated previously and staff said there is no new fiscal impact.
The West Palm Beach City Commission approved two public-art actions March 30: Resolution 73-26, authorizing the installation 'Petals of the Moon' by artist Cinta Tantra at 8111 South Dixie, and Resolution 78-26, allowing a temporary multimedia installation by Jose Alvarez in the Mandel Public Library's Urban space.
Sibile Cantal, director of arts, culture and community building, presented the Petals of the Moon design and explained changes since the project's earlier review: the piece was reduced in scale (from over 17 feet to a little over 11 feet at its highest) and moved to ground level with landscape treatment to create a sculpture room effect. The materials were described as grade 572 steel plate with an epoxy, weather- and UV-resistant finish and a clear protective coat. Cantal said the artwork meets the criteria in section 78-125 of the code of ordinances and that public-art allocations previously approved by the commission (combined funds of $800,000 referenced in the agenda) would cover the installation; the resolution carried on a voice vote.
Cantal then previewed the Jose Alvarez Urban installation — a temporary (up to 18-month) multimedia work that would wrap and enliven the Urban thoroughfare at the Mandel Public Library. She described outreach and past iterations that featured regional artists; staff confirmed the exhibit budget had been allocated previously and that the resolution imposes no additional fiscal impact for the current authorization.
Commissioners asked about lighting and plaque placement for the sculpture and staff said lighting would be incorporated around the landscape and retail and that an informational plaque would be placed discreetly within the landscape. The motions to approve both resolutions carried by voice vote with no oppositions recorded on the transcript.
What’s next: project details and installation timelines will proceed through the city's permitting and public-art program coordination; staff encouraged residents to follow housing and public-art updates on the city's HCD and arts social channels.
