SAN ANTONIO (October 27, 2025) — The City of San Antonio’s Council District 4, along with the Departments of Arts & Culture, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works are announcing the completion of Ujuālnān (Grand Sky), a new art installation by San Antonio artist Doroteo Garza, located in Pearsall Park.
Inspired by the planets of our solar system, Ujuālnān—meaning “Grand Sky” in Pajalate, a Coahuiltecan language once spoken on these lands of Yanaguana (San Antonio)—honors both ancestral heritage and future generations. The installation invites visitors to explore a scaled representation of the solar system, encouraging reflection on our place in the cosmos and connection to the natural world.
“This experience through the Milky Way provides an opportunity for park visitors to reflect on their place within the universe and feel connected to the scale, urging one to realize the maxim, ‘as above, so below’,” said artist Doroteo Garza. “The depth with which I approached the concept for this project is rooted in my understanding of San Antonio/Yanaguana as the center of the Universe. This is our ancestral teaching, our creation story.”
The project, which was developed with consultation with Chris Packham, Ph.D., Professor of Astrophysics, UT San Antonio, is laid out to mirror a 1:11 billion scale of the solar system (with adjustments made for the site’s features).
“Having Ujuālnān (Grand Sky) in our district is a true gift to the community. It brings art, culture, and science together in a way that honors our history, celebrates our present, and inspires future generations,” said City Council District 4 Councilmember Edward Mungia. “I’m proud that residents and visitors alike can experience this beautiful connection to our heritage and the universe."
For more information on the Department of Arts & Culture and to learn more about the City of San Antonio art inventory, visit SA.gov/Arts and follow @getcreativesa.