New downtown sculptures honor San Pedro Creek

• It explores the intersection of nature and the urban environment. There's a spot to take selfies, and visitors are encouraged to sit on or lean against the art.
• One set of sculptures shows the creatures in geometric shapes like rectangles, while the other shows them in their full animal forms.

💭 My thought bubble: As I've become involved in the local clay scene, I've come to really admire the time and depth that goes into sculptural clay work like Kersey's new pieces. Anything and everything can go wrong in creating such detailed and large-scale art.

• I've been following along on Kersey's Instagram, where the artist and her team have posted behind-the-scenes installation videos. It made me all the more excited to see the finished work.

Zoom out: The sculptures were commissioned by the city, which this spring launched an online public art portal where you can digitally explore the city's art collection and the stories behind each piece.

If you go: Find the artwork at 406 W. Commerce St. alongside the downtown Goodwill.