The second phase of the Bridwell Park Beautification Project is now complete. The project is a partnership between the City of Wichita Falls Parks Department and the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture. The newest addition features artwork by Wichita Falls artist Kai “Kohi Zenji” Liriano. His design brings new color to the park’s pavilion, restroom, and electrical structures.

The installation, titled Wash Your Karma, invites visitors to pause, reflect, and reset. “This piece is about renewal and mindfulness,” Liriano explained. “It’s a reminder that public spaces can help us release what no longer serves us. Parks, like art, can be places of peace.”

Kohi Zenji’s work draws from Zen and Buddhist philosophy, hip-hop culture, and realism. A New York-born, Texas-raised first-generation Dominican, his practice blends the discipline of martial arts with the meditative focus of painting. His murals often feature Samurai-inspired imagery that conveys strength through serenity.

“Bridwell Park continues to transform into a space that reflects the creativity of Wichita Falls,” said Ann Arnold, Executive Director of the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture. “The newest murals add a thoughtful layer to the park’s revitalization.”

Kalee Robinson, Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation Director says, “The transformation at Bridwell Park has been incredible. The vibrant colors and playful designs have given the park and the surrounding neighborhood a fresh energy and new life. We’re thrilled with how it turned out and hope the community enjoys every bit of the creativity the talented artists put in. A special thanks to the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture for being such a great partner in making this vision a reality.”

The first phase featured a large-scale futsal-court mural by nationally recognized artist Jeremy Jarvis. Both phases were funded through the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) program.