On your next stroll or ride past Cedar Lake South Beach, take time to relax and enjoy the new public artwork!
The Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association selected renowned muralist and scenic painter Lili Lennox to create a natural scene that would bring life to the dreary cinder block wall on the west side of the Cedar Lake South Beach comfort station. Minneapolis-based Lennox designed three concepts which were voted on by community members over the summer.
The community overwhelmingly voted for “Gentle,” depicting water and lily pads, the installation occurred throughout August.
Lennox said, “It is my hope that the mural conveys an uplifting sense of gentleness: the quietness of a sunrise, the calm and peace of a still morning before the city wakes.”
“I hope that the new mural reinforces the love and the appreciation that Minneapolis park-goers have for our chain of lakes, and for being able to visit such natural scenery so close to the urban center,” said Lennox.
Funding for the mural was provided by CIDNA as part of renovations to Cedar Lake South Beach.
