How does this artwork elucidate its History?
In 1996, a plan was created to beautify the banks of the Cali River on the city’s north side. For this project, Tejada donated this sculpture to the city. The sculpture was created in bronze in the studio of Rafael Franco in Bogotá. To transport the sculpture to the city, the roof of the studio had to be removed.El Gato del Río was inaugurated on July 3, 1996, which is celebrated as the independence day in Cali. The monument was situated on the Avenida del Río in an area with high foot traffic.
Below the sculpture is a plaque that reads:
Cali River Cali