A collaborative work between The Woodlands Township, Howard Hughes, and The Woodlands Arts Council resulted in the installation of the mural "The Beauty of Nature in The Woodlands," in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of The Woodlands.
The Woodlands Arts Council conducted an open call for artists and managed the selection process. Among 40 applicants, local artist Marlo Saucedo, and muralist Amy Malkin were chosen.
The striking mural is 8-foot tall and 24-foot wide and is located at the base of the Millennium sculpture, next to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on The Woodlands Waterway. Its design incorporates iconic elements of The Woodlands, including the monarch butterfly, hibiscus, hummingbird, and koi fish. Commissioned by Howard Hughes, the mural was generously gifted to The Woodlands Township. The project also involved community members and art students, who participated in a painting day held in September.