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.

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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.

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Fowler Medical Plaza

Series of three 20” x 30” mosaic panels with agricultural themes including a vineyard and orange orchards.

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"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.

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"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. Nature scenes from around Eagle Rock.,

Eagle Rock Make Art Not Trash Public Art Project

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"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.

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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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"Washington Elementary" - Pasadena, CA

This mosaic signage was created for Washington Elementary School in Pasadena, California thanks to the LightBringer Project. Created with my mosaic partner Luz Mack and a small but mightly team of talented artists.

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"Native Flower & Fauna of Southern California" - San Pedro, CA

Artist Luz Mack and I facilitated this beautiful community project courtesy of a grant from Arts United San Pedro. We held a series of workshops at Angel's Gate, teaching the art of mosaic and talking about native flora and fauna of Southern California. The piece is now installed outside the Port Town Brewery building in San Pedro.

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