Somos Delta: Armando Silva Brings New Work to Delta Park

Local artist, Armando Silva, is preparing for his next adventure, this time at Delta Park in East Greeley. The nationally recognized artist has been working with the City of Greeley and the Trust for Public Land to create an art installation in the newly transformed park. Delta Park's transformation can be described as vibrant, colorful and connecting. Silva's art pieces intend to continue the transformative story of the park with an emphasis on the "delta" in Delta Park. Somos Delta: Where Two Rivers Meet will be two pillars that serve as entrance points of the park. On his Instagram page, Silva described this work as, "...new sculpture, pillar, seating area, castle tower art thing." While the colors seem more natural and muted compared to the park, residents feel confident that Silva will bring the vibrancy in the storytelling of his artwork.

"His art is so colorful and powerful," said a resident at the park's opening event.

During the park's September 10 opening celebration, Silva invited attendees to color the concrete pillars installed and tell him what they imagined the artwork to look like. Silva has worked closely with the resident engagement group, Coffee Chat group, and Delta Park residents to be inspired for his painting of the pillars. Seeing the kids "paint" on the blank canvas was especially fun.

Greeley's Public Art Scene

Silva's work is part of the Greeley Public Art program, where he presented three designs to the Greeley Art Commission for feedback. The commission's feedback was to ensure that the seating piece was accessible and that people didn't confuse it with a play piece.

Kids color on the blank pillar art installation at the Delta Park Opening Celebration.