At the intersection of East Louisiana and Church Streets, something new is taking root, literally and symbolically. Rising more than 25 feet into the air, a striking new floral sculpture titled “Ever Blooming” now stands in the heart of the Downtown McKinney Cultural District, welcoming residents and visitors alike with bold color and deeper meaning.
Commissioned by McKinney Main Street and the McKinney Arts Commission, Ever Blooming is the latest addition to the city’s growing public art portfolio. Designed by Dallas-based artist Alli Koch of Alli K Design, the metal, steel and acrylic installation depicts three Texas-native wildflowers: the poppy, Indian paintbrush and primrose. Each bloom is a tribute to a different theme — perseverance, creativity and new beginnings.
“As the city embraces new developments and changes, this flower sculpture symbolizes that growth, renewal, and the beauty of new beginnings,” said Koch in an official statement. “Each flower in the roundabout symbolizes an aspect of constant evolution, celebrating the beauty of never-ending growth and the resilience of creativity.”
A Gateway to the Cultural District
The site was chosen with intention: a high-traffic roundabout that connects several key points within the historic downtown core. According to Director of the Cultural Arts District Andrew Jones, Ever Blooming does more than beautify the landscape; it reflects McKinney’s continued commitment to making art accessible and central to civic life…