Themes of transformation and renewal will be at the center of Rockwood Park with the installation of a new public art sculpture on April 27.
Artist Mike Ross created “Eonothem” out of recycled aluminum, inspired by scrap metal from Gachman Metal and Recycling. The sculpture was commissioned by the city of Fort Worth and Gamtex Industries, which recently celebrated its centennial.
The Debbie Brooks Ensemble performs on April 27. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
Sculpture “Eonothem” stands tall at Rockwood Park. A crowd awaits remarks from Estrus Tucker, the chair of Fort Worth Art Commission, Arnold Gachman, the president of Gamtex Industries, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, District 2 Council member Carlos Flores, Rebecca Low, the owner of the Rebecca Low Sculpture Gallery and the artist Mike Ross. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
“Eonothem,” a new sculpture at Rockwood Park, is made of recycled aluminum. The piece is sponsored by the city of Fort Worth and Gamtex Industries, which recently celebrated its centennial. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
Arnold Gachman, the president of Gamtex Industries, far left, and his family stand for the Ukrainian National Anthem. Gachman’s family migrated to the U.S. from Ukraine in the early 20th century. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
The Debbie Brooks Ensemble plays a rendition of the Ukrainian National Anthem on April 27. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
Arnold Gachman, the president of Gamtex Industries, walks to the podium on April 27. The company celebrated its centennial a few years ago and dedicated a public art sculpture to its legacy. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
Arnold Gachman, president of Gamtex Industries, speaks to guests at a public art dedication at Rockwood Park on April 27. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
President of Gamtex Industries Arnold Gachman introduces Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker on April 27. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
President of Gamtex Industries Arnold Gachman greets Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker on April 27. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
District 2 Council member Carlos Flores gives a speech on April 27. Rockwood Park falls under Flores’ district. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
A crowd listens to Rebecca Low, the owner of the Rebecca Low Sculpture Gallery. Low partnered with Mike Ross to create the sculpture. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)
Estrus Tucker, the chair of the Fort Worth Art Commission, Arnold Gachman, the president of Gamtex Industries, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, District 2 Council member Carlos Flores, Rebecca Low, the owner of the Rebecca Low Sculpture Gallery and Ross gave remarks at the dedication.
“Eonothem” is the latest addition to Fort Worth’s mission to adopt public art with open arms, Flores said.
“Sometimes the public wonders, ‘Why that? Why can’t you spend your money on something else,’” Flores said. “Efforts like this transcend mere expense. There’s something to it that ties the piece to the area and the area to the piece. Anyone who visits Rockwood will, now, be able to have a relationship with that piece of art.”
Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him by email or via Twitter. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.