Welcome to Waco

by Eirini Linardaki

glass dividing walls where the artwork was affixed

This colorful, attention-grabbing artwork was designed to illustrate many of the structures that can be seen throughout Waco. The landmark ALICO Building is recognizable as the tallest structure in the stylized skyline, and the Waco Suspension Bridge.

The bridge is shown centered over the Brazos River. The artist incorporates high-resolution scans of vintage fabrics into her work, and in this case, also included illustrations of the phrase “Welcome to Waco” contributed by locals in their languages of origin. The sky captures additional “Welcome to Waco” translations in over fifty languages, representing the many cultures and people of our community.

Meet Eirini Linardaki

a selfie photo of artist, Erini Lanardaki

photo by Creative Waco

Eirini Linardaki is an artist and public art project developer. She studied fine arts in Ireland, Berlin, and France, and is known for her impactful public art projects in collaboration with NYC organizations and Newark, New Jersey initiatives. She's recognized for reflecting Newark's history through installations with Project for Empty Space and others. Linardaki extends her influence globally, conducting workshops on accessibility and multiculturalism in countries like Liberia and France. In 2019, she founded the "Occupy Art Project," uniting artists from the US, France, and Greece. Awarded the 2022 Artivist Award from Sing For Hope, Linardaki is also a dedicated mother of two.