03-21-2024 (Public Arts Advisory) Agenda Packet
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Wylie Public Arts Advisory Board Regular Meeting
March 21, 2024 – 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must
fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Board requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an indiv idual,
six minutes for a group. In addition, Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during
citizen participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion.
There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Ag enda
and will be considered separately.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DS1. Discussion regarding the 2024/2025 Walking Trails, Phase 3
DS2. Discussion regarding Walking Trails, Phase 2 by artist Yoshi Wright
DS3. Discussion regarding promotional items for events
DS4. Discussion regarding the 2024 Bluegrass on Ballard Event
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon, the Public Arts Advisory Board Minutes of 2-22-2024
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Take any action as a result from Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on March 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin board at
Wylie City Hall, 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to
the public at all times.
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Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled
attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 972.516.6020. Hearing
impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting.
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive
meeting or session of the Board or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or is required, then
such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings
Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et. seq., will be held by the Board at the date, hour and place given in this
notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the
attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including,
but not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
§ 551.071 – Private consultation with an attorney for the City.
§ 551.073 – Discussing prospective gift or donation to the City.
§ 551.076 – Discussing deployment of security personnel or devices or security audit.
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S O N N Y B E H A N
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST
MURALS | PAINTING | SCULPTURE 3
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B I O G R A P H Y
S o n n y B e h a n , a l s o k n o w n a s S o n n y
S u n d a n c e r , i s a n a c c l a i m e d a r t i s t
r e n o w n e d f o r h i s m a g n i f i c e n t l a r g e -
s c a l e w i l d l i f e m u r a l s a n d i n t r i c a t e l y
d e t a i l e d o i l p a i n t i n g s . H i s a r t , w h i c h
s e a m l e s s l y b l e n d s r e a l i s m w i t h
a b s t r a c t i o n , c a n b e f o u n d i n g a l l e r i e s
a n d s t r e e t s w o r l d w i d e , f r o m S o u t h
A f r i c a t o N e w Y o r k . H i s b o l d u s e o f
c o l o r a n d d y n a m i c c o m p o s i t i o n s
c a p t u r e t h e m o v e m e n t o f t h e a n i m a l s
h e b r i n g s t o l i f e .
B o r n i n t h e U K , S o n n y w a s r a i s e d i n
S o u t h A f r i c a f r o m t h e a g e o f t e n , a
t i m e t h a t s p a r k e d h i s p a s s i o n f o r
w i l d l i f e . H i s g l o b a l m u r a l t o u r a n d s o l o
e x h i b i t i o n i n N e w Y o r k i n 2 0 1 8 m a r k e d
t h e b e g i n n i n g o f a m e t e o r i c r i s e ,
l e a d i n g t o a n i n c r e a s i n g d e m a n d f o r
h i s a r t .
N o w b a s e d o u t o f M i a m i , S o n n y h a s
e x p a n d e d h i s a r t i s t i c r e p e r t o i r e t o
i n c l u d e i n t r i c a t e b r o n z e s c u l p t u r e s ,
i n c l u d i n g a l a r g e -s c a l e p u b l i c
s c u l p t u r e a t t h e U n i t e d N a t i o n s H Q i n
N Y C .
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S o n n y ’s p a s s i o n f o r u s i n g h i s c r e a t i v i t y t o h i g h l i g h t
t h e n e e d t o p r o t e c t a n d p r e s e r v e t h e n a t u r a l w o r l d
h a s e a r n e d h i m t h e r e p u t a t i o n o f b e i n g a n a r t i s t
w h o i s d e e p l y e n g a g e d a n d d r i v e n t o m a k e a n
i m p a c t . T o t h i s e n d , h e h a s c o l l a b o r a t e d w i t h
p r o m i n e n t n o n -p r o f i t s a n d o r g a n i z a t i o n s , s u c h a s
W o r l d W i l d l i f e F u n d , U n i t e d N a t i o n s , U N I C E F , I F A W ,
G l o b a l C i t i z e n a n d D i s c o v e r y I n c ., t o c r e a t e p u b l i c
a r t i n s t a l l a t i o n s a n d c a m p a i g n s t o r a i s e f u n d s a n d
a w a r e n e s s f o r c o n s e r v a t i o n e f f o r t s .
PAINTING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
C O N S E R V A T I O N
P A R T N E R S H I P S
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C A R E E R H I G H L I G H T S
SPEAKER & ADVOCATE
AT UNITED NATIONS
Sonny has twice had the
honour of speaking at the
world's most prestigious
international organization; the
United Nations. In 2018 he
participated in their Earth Day
panel to highlight the powerful
ways young people are using
creativity and innovation to
protect our environment. In
2021 he was involved in a
discussion around big cats as
part of the UN General
Assembly SDG Media Zone.
NYC, 2018 & 2021
SOLO EXHIBITION
IN MANHATTAN
Sonny’s first and highly-
anticipated solo exhibition of
his canvas work, along with a
series of hand-painted skull
sculptures. The sell-out show
explored the precarious
balancing act that exists
between mankind and the
animal kingdom. The exhibition
had a fantastic turnout with
people queuing arond the
block to attend the opening
eveming.
NYC, 2018
MONUMENT AT
UNITED NATIONS
Together with Discovery,
Sonny unveiled a large-scale
bronze tiger statue at the
United Nations headquarters
in New York to celebrate
tigers and raise awareness
for endangered species
ahead of the 76th session of
the UN General Assembly.
The sculpture, also draws
attention to the UN’s Decade
on Ecosystem Restoration.
NYC, 2021 NYC, 2021
CLOSING THE STOCK
EXCHANGE IN NYC
Sonny was invited to the
Nasdaq MarketSite in Times
Square to ring the closing bell in
honor of the unveiling of his
tiger statue at the United
Nations, and to celebrate tiger
conservation successes around
the globe, including efforts by
Discovery's Project CAT. His
tiger statue was also
showcased on the seven-
stories-tall Nasdaq tower
screened onto its 10,000 square
foot billboard
GLOBAL MURAL
TOUR FOR WILDLIFE
In 2017 Sonny launched his To
The Bone project with a
global mural tour that brought
some of the world’s most
iconic and endangered
animals into urban
environments around the
world. He painted ten large-
scale murals of endangered
species in seven countries
from New York to Vladivostok,
Johannesburg to London.
GLOBAL, 2017
10,000 SQFT MURAL
FOR THE UN SDG'S
Sonny was commissioned to
paint a 10,000 sq ft mural
(his largest to date) as part
of the Houston Big Art
Bigger Change project in
partnership with Downtown
Houston. The project aimed
to amplify awareness on
social and environmental
issues inspired by the United
Nations Sustainable
Development Goals.
HOUSTON, 2022
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F O X N E W S
T I M E S S Q U A R E , N Y C
F O R B E S
C L O S I N G T H E M A R K E T SNASDAQ N Y C
S U N D A Y T I M E S B U Z Z F E E D
I N T H E N E W S
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In 2021 Sonny unveiled a large-scale (10ft) public sculpture at the United Nations
Headquarters in NYC during the UN General Assembly in partnership with
Discovery Inc. to bring attention to the plight of wild tigers.
'Abhaya'
Bronze
L - 114" x H 61" x D 38"
E X A M P L E S O F
S C U L P T U R A L W O R K
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U N I T E D N A T I O N S H QNEW Y O R K , U S A
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On September 20 2021, Sonny Behan together with
Discovery, unveiled a large-scale bronze tiger statue
at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York
to celebrate tigers and raise awareness for
endangered species ahead of the 76th session of the
UN General Assembly. The sculpture, placed at the
entrance of the UN Plaza next to the renowned ‘Non-
Violence’ sculpture, also draws attention to the UN’s
Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a call for the
protection and revival of ecosystems around the
world for the benefit of people and nature.
This public artwork was created in collaboration with
Discovery’s Project C.A.T. campaign, launched in
partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which
supports nearly six million acres of tiger habitat
across India, Bhutan and Russia. The ambitious
project took over a year to bring to life, from
conceptualisation to installation and was publicly
unveiled at the iconic bell ringing ceremony to close
the markets at the Nasdaq Market Site in Times
Square.
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'Siku'
Bronze
H - 23.2” x W - 11.5” x D - 11”12
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'Terra'
Bronze
H - 6.6” x W - 14.1” x D - 8.5”
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'Savanna'
Bronze
H - 16” x W - 19” x D - 9”
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'Taiga'
Bronze
H - 17” x W - 27.5” x D - 10”
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'Tundra'
Bronze
H - 9.5” x W - 14” x D - 7”
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C O N C E P T U A L I D E A S F O R W Y L I E S C U L P T U R E S
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Interactive Sculptures: The concept involves two sculptures that
interact with each other in a meaningful way.
Caddo Tribesman in Action: The primary focus of one sculpture is a
life-sized Caddo tribesman in the midst of shooting his bow. The
sculpture aims to capture the essence of strength, artistry,
innovation, focus, and grace inherent in the Caddo culture.
Elements of Motion: Both sculptures incorporate elements that
convey a sense of movement, including details such as flowing hair,
billowing clothing, and scattered dirt.
Fragmented Hollow Design: A distinctive feature of both sculptures
is their hollow, fragmented design, with approximately 50% to 60%
of the structure intentionally missing. Despite this, the complete
forms are still recognizable.
Traditional Exterior Patina: The exterior of both sculptures is
adorned with traditional patina, adding depth and character to their
appearance.
Internal Color Sand Patterns: On the inside, both sculptures are
painted with vibrant color patterns that represent the Caddo tribe,
adding cultural significance to the artworks as well as a contemporary
flair.
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Dynamic Bison Sculpture: The second sculpture portrays
a life-sized bison in action, running through a cloud of
dust. This depiction emphasizes the bison's powerful and
graceful attributes, creating a sense of speed and vigor.
Frozen in Time: These sculptures are designed to freeze
a moment in time, capturing a memory as it forms,
encapsulating the essence of a particular moment in
history.
Appearance and Disappearance: The sculptures create a
captivating illusion of both appearing and disappearing,
generating a sense of constant movement and change.
Spatial Interaction: Although set far apart from each
other, the sculptures are strategically placed to interact
visually from a distance, forming a harmonious
composition and allowing viewers an educational
experience.
Illusory Movement: The combination of hollow
elements, fragmented design, and internal colors creates
an optical effect where the sculptures appear to move
and change as viewers walk around them, especially as
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Hollowness for Budget Constraints: Careful consideration must be given to the degree of hollowness
to ensure that the sculptures remain life-sized while staying within the budgetary constraints.
Low Ground Mounting for Realism and Cost Efficiency: Suggesting low-to-the-ground mounting not
only enhances the sculptures' realism but also reduces the costs associated with base plinths and
installation.
Prioritizing Safety: It is crucial to design the sculptures with safety in mind, avoiding sharp edges or
protruding pieces that could pose a risk to viewers or maintenance personnel.
Dual Budgets for Cost Reduction: Combining the budgets for each sculpture could potentially lead to
reduced costs in fabrication, shipping, installation, engineering, and other associated expenses. This
approach may provide more flexibility and efficiency in managing the project without sacrificing in
scale and impact.
F E A S I B I L I T Y C O N S I D E R A T I O N S
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www.sonnyonline.com
tess@sonnyonline.com
@sonnysundancer
@sonnyartist
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Blank 10’ Tent - $50 to $300
Custom 10’ Tent w/accessories - $500-$600
8’ Table - approx $60- $80
Blank Table Cover (Black) - approx $33
Custom Table Cover - approx $170.00
Feather Banners - approx $50-$200 each
Stakes for Feather Banners - approx $60 each
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Minutes February 22, 2024
Public Arts Advisory Board
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Public Arts Advisory Board
Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 22, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex – Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100
Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Esther Bellah at 6:10 pm. Members present included: Joseph
Murdock, Gloria Suarez, and John Treadwell. Board members Cassie Dyson, Steve Shank, and Anita Jones
were absent.
PAAB Coordinator Carole Ehrlich was also in attendance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address the Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must fill out a non-
agenda form prior to the meeting in order to speak. The Board requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes.
In addition, the Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate, or take action on any matter presented during citizen
participation.
No citizens were present to address the board.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one
motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Discussion and final report regarding Revery by artist Katy Antill
(C. Ehrlich, Public Arts Advisory Board Coordinator)
Staff/Board Comments
PAC Ehrlich reported that all work including permitting and electrical had been completed and signed off
by building inspections. Artist Antill was mailed her final check for the project
PAC Ehrlich reported that the dedication was scheduled for some time in April once all paving and
lamdscaping was completed. She noted that monarch butterflies will be part of the dedication ceremony.
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B. Discussion regarding the 2024/2025 Municipal Trails art sites and art
proposal (C Ehrlich, Public Arts Advisory Board Coordinator)
Board Discussion
PAC Ehrlich reported that during the 2023/2024 proposal process, artist Sonny Behan had made a proposal
for two sculptures. He had to decline from participation during the 23/24 year due to excessive projects but
agreed to provide his proposals during Phase 3 (2024/2025). PAC Ehrlich displayed the designs for the
board; which consisted of a bison and native American hunter. The proposal was in bronze relief with 40-
60% bronze and patina and the remainder cut out.
PAC Ehrlich stated that if the board was interested in the proposal, as part of the guidelines, they could do
a specific selection process. The consensus of the board was very favorable with a few questions for the
artist. The board wanted to insure the cutouts and bronze front view would be the same from the back
view; what the weight would be to sustain winds and how clean the edges would be to insure they were not
sharp.
PAC Ehrlich told the board she would check with the artist regarding their concerns.
C. Discussion and update regarding the progress of the two 2024 art pieces by
Yoshi Wright (C Ehrlich, Public Arts Advisory Board Coordinator)
Board Discussion
PAC Ehrlich reported that artist Wright was now working with a Texas certified engineer to bring back the
final signed plans for the two art pieces (Sacred Fire and Ancestor).
D. Discussion regarding the materials for a booth set up for the Wylie events.
(C Ehrlich, Public Arts Advisory Board Coordinator)
Board Discussion
This item was tabled due to board member Shank’s absence.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon, the Public Art Advisory Board minutes of January 18, 2024
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Treadwell, seconded by board member Suarez to
approve the minutes of January 18, 2024 as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed
4-0 with board members Dyson, Shank and Jones absent.
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ADJOURNMENT
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Treadwell, seconded by board member Murdock to adjourn
the meeting at 6:27 pm. A vote was taken and the motion carried 4-0 with board members Dyson,
Shank and Jones absent.
______________________________
Esther Bellah, Chair
ATTEST:
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Carole Ehrlich, Secretary
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