Art in Public Spaces
I've had opportunities over the last few years to create works for public spaces. The projects are generally of a scale that requires a team; it is my great joy to be associated with wonderful artists around Southern California and across the country. As program director of the arts non-profit Piece by Piece, I've collaborated with this fantastic group on a growing number of significant projects. My good friend artist Luz Mack-Durini has partnered with me on many jobs.
Irvine Fine Arts Center Beautification Project
In a series of workshops, I worked with members of the community to create mosaic artwork for a series of planters and trash receptacles. See more photos here.
Fowler Medical Plaza
Series of three 20” x 30” mosaic panels with agricultural themes including a vineyard and orange orchards. See more photos here.
"Kate Wright" - Monrovia, CA
Commissioned by the City of Monrovia, this 30-inch mosaic medallion honors the memory of Kate Wright, a generous soul, who dedicated her life to the service of others. See more photos here.
"Not Trash" - Eagle Rock
Sidewalk trash-can panels beautification project sponsored by TERA. Fellow mosaicist Luz Mack-Durini & I each created four 19.5” x 26.5” panels. See more photos here.
"Entagled Bank" - Irvine, CA
This Piece by Piece 5-part mural was created by our many talented participants, instructors and volunteers. It graces the lobby of Irvine Valley College's Life Science building, completed March 2014.
"That's Life" - Irvine, CA
Nine planters with life sciences theme, for the new building at Irvine Valley College. See more photos here.
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"Stephanie’s Garden" - Pacific Palisades, CA
“Stephanie’s Garden” at St. Matthews Parish School. Luz and I created these ten 18” x 30” concrete pavers for the kinder walkway to a greenhouse. Five native butterfly species are featured in LithoMosaic. See more photos here.
"City Hall Park" - Brea, CA
6' medallion in sidewalk; inspired by activities in the park. Images of roses, a swimmer, the museum, and playful musical notes (for concerts). We used the patented LithoMosaic process. See more photos here.
"Sunrise" - Goleta, CA
Front desk at Children’s Hosptial in Goleta featuring a playful sunrise over an open field with flowers and a few surprises for young viewers. See more photos here.
"Chalice" - Long Beach, CA
Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach Chalice Mosaic. I partnered with Luz Mack on the design and fabrication of this special LithoMosaic project for UUCLB. Donor bricks surround the mosaic.
"Wild Flower Heart" - Fullerton, CA
All the Hearts for All the Kids raises funds to keep art in schools in the city of Fullerton. I worked with the Mosaic Mafia--an amazing group of teaching artists--to mosaic this fabulous heart, which is now on display at Golden Hill Elementary School.