In 2013, the Westchester County Department of Environmental Services initiated a project to create an art gallery at the Education and Conference Center of the Westchester County Material Recovery Facility (MRF) located in Yonkers, NY, Piero Manrique was approached with a request to design large-scale murals throughout the space. Asked to choose an inspiring theme for the murals, he decided to create a series of nature scenes which would remind visitors of the importance of recycling for the protection of the environment and its animal inhabitants. His goal in designing these murals was for viewers "to experience their inherent links to the land and wild animals, and to realize the interrelationship between ourselves and the natural world." Manrique decided he wanted viewers "to feel the magical aspect of nature... to not only connect to the pieces, but to feel inspired by them." So he created four different exhilarating landscapes that make a memorable impact upon visitors to the Center. their inherent links to the land and wild animals, and to realize the interrelationship between ourselves and the natural world." Manrique decided he wanted viewers "to feel the magical aspect of nature... to not only connect to the pieces, but to feel inspired by them." So he created four different exhilarating landscapes that make a memorable impact upon visitors to the Center.