The Riparian
The Riparian Riverbox was created by artist Nathan Mayfield in 2014 and is located on Dublin Arts Council's grounds. Artist Nathan Mayfield is earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and drawing at The University of Akron. Mayfield views public art and his Riverbox as “… a new form of profound education that can foster higher complex thinking, scientific inquiry, exploration and discovery.”
The Riparian Riverbox was inspired by by the Scioto River and more specifically the riparian zone. Riparian zones are strips of land along the water that serve as ecosystems. As the water rushes by, the roots of the plants in the riparian zone hold the soil in place. Plant roots also clean the water as it flows through the ground to the river. Healthy riparian zones support distinct flora and fauna as well as diverse wildlife. The Riparian was created from concrete, inspired by the natural stone that was once quarried from the area.
Clue #1
Park your car and walk west past the building known for the arts. Watch your step as you venture down the hill.
Clue #2
Once you reach the river’s edge, take a moment to enjoy the river and wildlife.
Clue #3
Search
for a concrete triangular form at the
base of the “V-shaped” tree.”
Dublin Arts Council is located just north of the intersection of Emerald Parkway and Riverside Drive, and south of Hard Road. The arts center is on the west side of Riverside Drive, and is a large stone building with a stone sign at the entrance.
PARKING COORDINATES
N 40º06.735'
W 083º 06.661'
GPS COORDINATES
N 40º06.774'
W 083º 06.726'
Be inspired!
The Riparian Riverbox was inspired by the Scioto River and more specifically the riparian zone. Riparian zones are strips of land along the water that serve as ecosystems. As the water rushes by, the roots of the plants in the riparian zone hold the soil in place. Plant roots also clean the water as it flows through the ground to the river. Healthy riparian zones support distinct flora and fauna as well as diverse wildlife. The Riparian was created from concrete, inspired by the natural stone that was once quarried from the area. Can you identify the features that make the location of this Riverbox a riparian zone?
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