"Upriver/Downriver" by Mark Reigelman II demonstrates excellence in concept, skill, and implementation of a unique, artistic vision based on Louisville’s history as a portage site along the Ohio River’s transportation and trading route. Due to the Falls of the Ohio, explorers were forced to unload their cargo, often sealed in barrels, travel by land around the Falls, and then rebuild and reload barges before continuing on the River. As river traffic increased in the early 1800s Louisville’s riverfront became a mountain-scape of wooden vessels waiting to move up and down the Ohio River. By combining salvaged wooden barrels with sleek, saturated mirrored surfaces, "Upriver/Downriver" highlights the unique history of this post-industrial river community while reflecting its forward-thinking culture. The installation consists of 21 American Oak barrels stacked in a pyramidal form. The welded metal structure securing the barrels consists of over 200 4" steel rods welded in over 400 locations.