Falling Water is a public sculpture by Mark Reigelman located beneath an overpass in San Antonio, Texas, designed to catch, redirect, and filter contaminated runoff water from the overpass.
Constructed from weathering steel, Falling Water serves both a functional and sculptural purpose, transforming a practical necessity into a landmark at the intersection of urban infrastructure and nature.
The sculpture's elevated hand gesture symbolizes stewardship and care, offering protection to pedestrians and sustaining the surrounding ecosystem by filtering runoff water.
Mark Reigelman's Falling Water bridges the gap between the built and natural environments, blending into the landscape with evolving patina and native plant encirclement, showcasing the harmony between public art, infrastructure, and nature.