TEMPO on the Trail 2024
TEMPO on the Trail, a temporary art exhibition in partnership with the City’s Art in Public Places program, is the first project to launch under The Trail Conservancy’s Arts + Culture Plan. TEMPO on the Trail combines art and nature, creating an outdoor gallery for all to enjoy. Installed in Spring 2024, the pieces will remain open along the Butler Trail through Spring/Summer 2025.
The Arts + Culture Plan for the Butler Trail is a transformative initiative to enrich our community by integrating art and cultural programming like TEMPO on the Trail into our beloved Trail. This program empowers local artists, amplifies diverse voices, and creates vibrant, inclusive spaces that reflect our city’s rich heritage.
TEMPO on the Trail, a temporary art exhibition in partnership with the City’s Art in Public Places program, was the first project to launch under The Trail Conservancy’s Arts + Culture Plan. Combining art and nature, TEMPO on the Trail creates an outdoor gallery for all to enjoy.
For the 2025-26 iteration of TEMPO on the Trail, 8–10 artists or artist teams will be selected through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to create original, temporary works along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake.
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Launched in 2023, the Arts + Culture Plan for the Butler Trail is a transformative initiative to enrich our community. Programming empowers local artists, amplifies diverse voices, and creates vibrant, inclusive spaces that reflect our city’s rich heritage.
Adrian Landon Brooks
“Cosmos Composition” draws inspiration from Adrian’s studio work, transforming a simple trail into an otherworldly landscape. Vibrant cosmic imagery intertwines with the natural surroundings, creating a captivating contrast. The carefully chosen colors will breathe life and vibrancy under the bridge, offering an immersive experience for the community. As you walk by, the playful composition of the imagery guides your eye on a fluid journey through the cosmos.
Adrian Landon Brooks (born 1983) studied painting at the San Francisco Art Institute and currently lives and works in Wimberley, Texas. Brooks works predominantly in the mediums of painting and illustration, using found materials such as wood, metal, and old photographs as his canvases. He has exhibited throughout the United States and internationally, notably with Antonio Colombo Gallery and Andenken Gallery. In addition to his gallery work, Brooks has also completed large-scale installations and murals for companies such as Meta, Google, and Indeed. Brooks has also been featured in Juxtapoz, VNA, Art Maze Mag, and the West #126 issue of New American Paintings.
Adrian Landon Brooks
“Cosmos Composition” draws inspiration from Adrian’s studio work, transforming a simple trail into an otherworldly landscape. Vibrant cosmic imagery intertwines with the natural surroundings, creating a captivating contrast. The carefully chosen colors will breathe life and vibrancy under the bridge, offering an immersive experience for the community. As you walk by, the playful composition of the imagery guides your eye on a fluid journey through the cosmos.
Adrian Landon Brooks (born 1983) studied painting at the San Francisco Art Institute and currently lives and works in Wimberley, Texas. Brooks works predominantly in the mediums of painting and illustration, using found materials such as wood, metal, and old photographs as his canvases. He has exhibited throughout the United States and internationally, notably with Antonio Colombo Gallery and Andenken Gallery. In addition to his gallery work, Brooks has also completed large-scale installations and murals for companies such as Meta, Google, and Indeed. Brooks has also been featured in Juxtapoz, VNA, Art Maze Mag, and the West #126 issue of New American Paintings.
