The Alluvial Mirror merges two primary inspirations. The form was initially influenced by the sculptural gesture of a trumpet’s bell standing upright and reflecting the immediate surroundings on its polished surface. The intentional reference to New Orleans’ music culture is captured in the mirrored perspective of the instrument that allows for artistic expression.

The name of this magnificent piece is a nod to the pedestrian park’s historic location on the river front, where a sandy beach once naturally formed due to the river’s alluvium. (Alluvial derives from the Latin alluvium, which means a deposit of sand, mud, etc., formed by flowing water.) The Alluvial Mirror’s shape was influenced by a trumpet’s bell standing upright and reflecting the immediate surroundings on its polished surface. Enjoy some of the soul of New Orleans as you take in this outstanding artwork.

With a striking design and a prominent location at the entrance of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Alluvial Mirror will serve as a beacon for the thousands of visitors who come to the Crescent City to enrich their lives at a conference, trade show, competition, civic endeavor or social experience.

Additionally, the geography New Orleans and the Mississippi River compelled Marold to divide and spread the form, and to engage the energy of this particular riverside site. The alluvium of the river and its material deposits are complemented by the New Orleans community and the culture that has developed, transformed, and established itself over centuries.