Mural on Biltmore Hills Rainwater Cisterns

A cistern painted with brightly colored plants. — Art by Adriana Ameigh. Photography by Danny Pena.

Artist Adriana Ameigh created a new mural for the Biltmore Hills Park rainwater cisterns. The mural transforms the cisterns into vibrant artwork that also highlights the benefits of green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions.

Project Partners

The mural project is a partnership between the City of Raleigh and the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI). WRRI coordinates the Walnut Creek Wetlands Community Partnership, which provides a forum for sharing and collaborating on initiatives to support people and nature around the wetlands.

WRRI received grants from US EPA and NC Dept of Justice and partnered with the City of Raleigh to design and implement a series of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) at Biltmore Hills Park. The GSI includes rain gardens and cisterns, and reduces the stormwater runoff reaching the creek that flows through the park, Biltmore Hills and Rochester Heights neighborhoods. The GSI helps mitigate downstream flooding and pollution. Murals were included in the project plan to make the cisterns a beautiful addition to the community center as well!

The artist smiling at the camera with paint in hand as she works on the cistern art. — Artist Adriana Ameigh. Photography by Danny Pena.

About the Artist

Adriana Ameigh is a Puerto Rican abstract painter, sculptor, and muralist based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She creates dynamic artwork that balances movement, tactile textures, and uplifting colors. Her work invites the viewer to take a closer look to discover the optimistic stories embedded within. With a multicultural background, and a fascination for Caribbean and Southeast flora and fauna (above and beneath the water’s surface), her work incorporates textures and shapes that evoke feelings of joy, playfulness, and tranquility. Adriana’s artistic practice includes abstract paintings, ceramic sculptures, art installations and murals.