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Community is integral to Louisville Water’s history. Founders Theodore Scowden and Charles Hermany dreamed of Louisville Water Tower and the original Pumping Station becoming a gathering place for the city.
The grand structures were purposeful – intended to invite people in and take pride in their water company.
The same is true 165 years later. Groups still gather at the Water Tower to learn Louisville’s drinking water story, explore the WaterWorks Museum, and marvel at the landmarks that have stood the test of time.
Thousands of students visit the Louisville Water Tower each year. Hundreds of couples have said “I do” at the Louisville Water Tower. And dozens of artists have displayed their work through special exhibits and classes.
It is a landmark that holds a special place in many hearts, which is why Louisville Water partnered with Bri Bowers to make those memories collectible.
Bowers is an artist and illustrator based in Louisville. She’s known for her watercolor series depicting Louisville’s most iconic landmarks. Originally from Ohio, she moved to Louisville in 2012 from New York City where she studied Illustration at Parsons: The New School for Design.
She now adds one more historic landmark to her catalog of prints – Louisville Water Tower.
The illustration brings a certain warmth to the Water Tower, showing off its ornate Classical details against a colorful, breathtaking sky. Bowers used a combination of digital and analog mediums to create the print.
She started by sketching the outline in pencil and then added color with watercolor. Bowers brought it to a digital platform to add the final details.
“Adding the Louisville Water Tower to my catalog was a joy!” said Bowers. “I loved capturing one of our many magical Kentucky sunsets as a complimentary backdrop to this historic landmark.”
In addition to Louisville Water, Bri has worked with various clients including Jack Harlow, Heaven Hill, Louisville Tourism, Churchill Downs, and American Express.
“Louisville Water has been local for 165 years and celebrating local artists like Bri to highlight a local landmark is a perfect fit,” said Kelley Dearing Smith, VP of Communications and Marketing at Louisville Water.
The limited-edition artwork will go on sale Sunday, November 9 at Louisville Water’s Fall Open House. Guests can visit the Water Tower for free, meet employees and ask questions, explore the WaterWorks Museum, and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Prints, magnets, stickers, ornaments, and postcards are available for sale from 12 to 5 p.m. Limited merchandise will also be available at Bowers’ shop in Shelby Park.
