Houston-based artist Trenton Doyle Hancock transformed the interior walls of Hermann Park Railroad's train tunnel into a fantastical landscape populated with creatures both real and imagined. Destination Mound Town is a contribution to Hancock’s ongoing narrative in his artwork of the Mounds, a group of mythical half-animal, half-plant characters. Train passengers are transported into a day in the life of the Mounds, beginning the journey as they arise in morning and exiting the tunnel as they settle in for the night. To view the installation, hop on the Hermann Park Railroad at Kinder Station, or at any of the remote stops, and keep your eyes open as you enter the tunnel.
Artist: Trenton Doyle Hancock (Instagram/Website)
Location: Hermann Park
Date: 2014
Type: Permanent Artwork Commission
Role: Lead Project Manager at Weingarten Art Group
Photos courtesy of Weingarten Art Group