WaterWorks Arrives in Crescent Hill

“I am looking forward to seeing WaterWorks in natural light. The colors are going to pop once it sees daylight!”

Local artist Rita Cameron’s vision unfolded Monday morning when her Gallopalooza creation arrived in front of the Crescent Hill Water Treatment Plant. Just as she’d hoped, the sunlight captured the hues of blue, green, copper, and purple flowing across the horse’s body.

Louisville Water selected Cameron to paint WaterWorks as part of the Brightside Foundation’s 2024 Gallopalooza program. She spent many hours painting alongside other artists in Louisville Mega Cavern, perfecting her glazing technique.

Cameron said, “Conceptually, I concentrated on the flow of water; how it travels through environments, especially caves, specifically in and through (Icelandic) ice caves. I wanted to show the subtleties of color and reflection within the different layers of flowing and frozen water.”

WaterWorks’ arrival coincided with plans for a grander entrance to one of Louisville Water’s laboratories. The limestone backdrop and fresh landscaping give “Paddock” vibes.

“It feels great to see WaterWorks installed in its forever home,” Cameron said. “I hope the public enjoys it for many years. It was a pleasure and honor to create WaterWorks for Louisville Water Company.”

Cameron received a master’s in art from Morehead State University and has created original oil paintings from her Louisville studio since 1995.