It’s been nearly five years since Josef Kristofoletti’s mural, Tau Ceti was installed in downtown Austin, making it the city’s largest public artwork and a must-see for locals and visitors alike. Kristofoletti has bright, beautiful, murals in cities around the US, and his Austin mural, Tau Ceti, was inspired by a star in the constellation Cetus and symbolizes unity and diversity.
This rainbow stunner stretches 103 feet high(10 floors) and you can’t miss it at E. 2nd St &, Brazos St. Day or night, Tau Ceti is a sight to behold (and snap cute IG photos with).
When Tau Ceti was first completed, Do512 Family had a chance to talk with Kristofoletti about his vision for this project, and he pointed out something beautiful you can see in Spring time, which is perfect timing for us to revisit:
I love watching the sunlight as it’s reflected off of windows onto other buildings, I wondered how it would look if that moving light was refracted into a spectrum. When I came up with the idea for this piece I noticed that in the summer afternoon the reflected light covers this inverted corner of the building at 2nd and Brazos, so as the sun appears higher in the sky over the spring, it will become an experience to see it during the right time of the day. I can’t wait to see how it will look. There is a glimpse of this effect you can see in the morning but it lasts just a few minutes. ” – Josef Kristofoletti
Here’s a picture Krostofoletti took at the moment described:
You may also have spotted Kristofoletti’s work at Moody Center here:
Learn more about the artist and his other works by visiting www.kristofoletti.com. You can also visit Austin’s Art In Public Places website for info on other amazing art adorning ATX.
