The
Stevie Ray Vaughan Memorial is an approximately eight-foot-tall bronze statue. The statue depicts Vaughan in a calm stance cloaked in a
poncho and wide-brimmed hat, with his
electric guitar by his side. A flat bronze “shadow” behind the statue is a sculpted
silhouette of Vaughan playing guitar. The sculpture is installed on a low,
limestone rubble masonry and concrete pedestal. Helmick began working independently on the project. Other funding came from private donations. Argos Foundry of Brewster, New York fabricated the art piece in 1993. With strong public backing, the City of Austin approved its permanent placement along the hike-and-bike trail. The Austin Parks & Recreation Department installed the work in 1994 and maintains it. It has become a popular tourist attraction, and often has flowers and other devotions at its base. ==References==