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Creek Show attendees run in front of the "si-glo" art installation designed by dwg., a local architecture firm. The Creek Show at Waterloo Park is a 10-night display of illuminated art created by local artists, landscape architects and designers.
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"CREEKture" is an installation designed by GFF Austin. The Creek Show runs until Nov. 21.
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People walk under the "SWAY" installation designed by Ian Randall and Clayton Cain.
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"SWAY" was one of five glowing light installations designed for Creek Show this year.
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Designer Nicholas DeBruyne of Wevolve Labs speaks about his art installation, "BioNest," during a media preview on Nov. 11.
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A close-up of "BioNest."
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The "HIGH LIGHT" installation by Chioco Design and Drophouse Design sits at the top of Waterloo Greenway.
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Lights glow throughout Waterloo Greenway for the Creek Show.
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