Who says that chickens can’t fly, or that money can’t fall from the sky?

HEB chose to compliment the already innovative shopping experience by continuing its arts initiative with a permanent installation called “Who says that chickens can’t fly, or that money can’t fall from the sky?” by Houston sculptor Elaine Bradford. The piece was inspired by H-E-B lore discovered while the artist was researching H-E-B history for ideas. The result is a funky flock of chickens in colorful custom-fitted crocheted sweaters and large coins hovering above the second-story entry way. They represent the tagged chickens given away by H-E-B during the 1930s, good for free groceries along with handfuls of nickels. The sweaters are tailored for each bird with color combinations featured in popular H-E-B products, such as That Green Sauce. This permanent installation is part of an art initiative where stores showcase local and prominent artists.
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The installations can be viewed 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily at Heights H-E-B, 2300 North Shepherd. For information, call 713-802-8100 or visit heb.com. Free.