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Golden Hills Park Mural
"Metamorphic Seasons"
By Artist Jeff Anderson
The Arts Council commissioned this mural in honor of the city's 20th anniversary. The butterfly that Jeff depicted in the mural is more than just a beautiful image—it’s a powerful symbol of transformation, individuality, and community spirit. As Cottonwood Heights celebrates its 20th anniversary, the butterfly reflects the city’s growth and evolution over two decades. Just as a butterfly undergoes a remarkable metamorphosis, our community has developed its own identity—growing, changing, and becoming more vibrant with time. It also reflects our deep connection to nature, something our residents value and embrace.
No two butterflies are alike, and that uniqueness speaks to the diversity and individuality within our city. Each resident brings something different, yet together we create a strong, unified community.
Behind the butterfly’s stained-glass window, we see the beauty of our surroundings: autumn, summer, and winter landscapes, alongside the Cottonwood Canyons. This mural captures the essence of Cottonwood Heights—The City Between the Canyons—honoring both the natural beauty that surrounds us and the community that continues to grow and thrive here.
Take a look behind the scenes at how the “Metamorphic Seasons” mural came to life!
With the help of the talented team at @draperartfabrication , artist Jeff Anderson’s - @ja_watercolor - watercolor concept was transformed—brushstroke by brushstroke—into a stunning large-scale mural.
✏️ First came the line work
🎨 Then careful paint mixing to match every shade
🖌️ And finally, layer by layer, the wall was filled with vibrant color
It’s a collaborative method that’s not only faster, but brings many hands together to realize one artistic vision.
And believe it or not—this painterly texture isn’t watercolor at all. Just incredible technique and teamwork!
Cottonwood Leaf Sculpture
"Cottonwood Leaf"
By Sculptor Malen Pierson
This sculpture can be found in front of Cottonwood Heights City Hall, on the corner of 2700 E and Bengal Blvd.
It was installed on October 8, 2022. In line with Cottonwood Heights’ commitment to the natural environment and bringing history to the forefront in our community, this eight-foot metal sculpture features antique tools embedded within the leaf, symbolizing our residents’ hard work , resourcefulness, and productivity. The leaf itself represents the city ’s roots, connection, and strength and will change and weather over time, just as our city changes and grows through the years.
A special thank you to those who contributed to the project in addition to the artist, sculptor Malen Pierson.
Below are photos of the creation process from the original inspiration from the leaf of a cottonwood tree, to sketches, to fabrication.
Mountainview Park Mural
"Pollinator Playground"
By Artist Whitney Horrocks of The Smartest Artist
This joyful and vibrant mural can be found at Mountainview Park, 1651 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, near the round picnic pavilion.
The mural was created in late August 2024, and officially dedicated on September 16, 2024. The original inspiration for this mural came from the pollinator garden that is on the hillside at the same park. The pollinator garden is also a new edition to Mountainview Park, the first phase of the project was also completed in August 2024 and is an initiative of the Cottonwood Heights Parks Tails and Open Spaces Committee (PTOS), that will continue to grown and evolve. The mural portrays the work of the artist's favorite pollinator the honey bee, as it goes from collecting pollen to creating honey. The bee and beehive are also powerful symbols of our beautiful state.
This wall was once a lovely collage of painted tiles created in 2011 by Cottonwood Heights 4th graders. Each tile was its own work of art. Sadly, over time the wall weathered until the children’s artwork was washed away and the wall was simply damaged and cracked white tiles. We loved having the chance to revitalize this wall and once again beautify the park with original local art.
This public art is made possible by support from The Salt Lake County Zap Grant and the Utah Division of Arts and Museums.
Enjoy the images below of the mural's creation, starting from the original wall in 2011 with children's art, to the faded blank slate it weathered into, to artist's original image to the process of transferring it to the wall.