Zoom in: "Kindred," a 15-foot-tall steel piece, depicts two hands joined by rippling water. It's rising on a traffic island at the intersection of Huff Avenue and Mission Road.
The work incorporates symbols honoring descendants of the original inhabitants of the Missions, many of whom still live nearby, according to the project description.
The hands — modeled after Mission descendant Vincent Huizar — are open in a gesture of friendship. They're meant to evoke the sense of connectivity that defines the community.
What we're watching: The sculpture looks nearly complete, though no official finish date has been set. Its progress comes as the 10th annual World Heritage Festival kicks off tomorrow through Sunday.
The festival celebrates San Antonio's UNESCO World Heritage Missions with family-friendly events like Tour de Las Misiones and Music and Movie Under the Stars.
