Emilee Prado
Southlake City Council approved the final contract and concept for the upcoming tribute to Bob and Almeady Jones during its November 17 council meeting. This monument is part of the city’s initiative to promote public art in Southlake, according to MySouthlakeNews.com.
The Southlake Arts Council asked local artists to submit proposals for a commissioned Bob Jones sculpture to be placed in his namesake park, and artist Seth Vandable’s design was selected. According to MySouthlakeNews.com, “the bronze monument depicts Bob and Almeady dressed in period attire relaxing beside a picnic, enjoying a freshly harvested summer meal after a hard day of work farming and teaching their children to welcome visitors to the park.” The artist states the piece pays tribute to Southlake’s history.
“I believe Southlake will strongly identify with this sculpture as a beautiful timeless symbol of your strong City’s past, the strength of the family and determination to succeed in the face of challenges,” Vandable told MySouthlakeNews.com.
The installation will be on display in Bob Jones Park in spring 2021 and was funded by FY 2021 Public Art Fund CIP budget.