PUBLIC ART

I have always been drawn to the concept of public art, and mosaics are a perfect medium for this artform.The process involves finding public art opportunities - there seem to be many in the western states, very very few here in New England; applying either with slides or a fully developed proposal (what I am showing here); sometimes presenting before a panel; learning if it be yea or nay. Below are some of the projects for which I have been an applicant, finalist, or chosen finalist. The process can be quite demanding, and a LOT of effort put in with minimal or no compensation.

Title VOYAGE mosaic

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A mosaic for the Children's Hospital of Boston new emergency room. More pictures soon, of mosaic installed!

Materials vitreous glass, mirror on backerboard on plywood
Size 6' wide x 5' high
Price commission, Boston, MA

Title ATLANTIC SALMON

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A public art project for Turners Falls, MA River Culture Program, dedicated November 11, 2006. The area below the salmon is for information on local events etc.

Materials vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic on backerboard on plywood
Size mosaic, 8' x 24"
Price public art commission, Turners Falls, MA

Title PRE-SCHOOL KIDS MOSAIC and RAINBOW

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These mosaic 'cut-outs' are now hanging in a new pre-school wing of a school in Rogers, AR. I referred to them as 'my kids for Arkansas' while working on them in 2006 - 2007. (These images were taken on my living room floor.) The process in this commission was not typical for public art in that the concept was pre-determined by Rogers School. Basically for this commission I translated my style of children's book illustration into the medium of mosaic.
Materials vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic on backerboard mounted on plywood
Size 12 mosaics, 12 - 15" w x 38" - 42" h, mosaic rainbow 36" w x 15" h
Price n/a

Title TAJ MAHAL BENCH

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The Taj Mahal bench is a public art project completed for the 'Butt Stop Art' competition held in Springfield, MA in 2002. Selected from over 100 entries nationwide, my bench is currently located on the 'Quad' in downtown Springfield, MA.
Materials Vitreous glass, 850 pound concrete bench
Size 59" X17"
Price N/A
Title THE NIGHT SKY MOSAIC MURAL

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I was once again chosen as a finalist in the New Haven % for Art Program in 2007. Bishop Woods was the elementary school, and my proposal included a night sky mural with inspiring quotes on astronomy, the beauty of night sky etc. as well as a school project with educational activities. Regretfully my proposal was NOT selected, I missed by one vote.
Materials vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic on cement backerboard,
Size approximately 200 square feet
Price n/a
Title COLUMBUS SCHOOL MAZE MURAL

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% for Art in New Haven, I was one of 3 finalists chosen in 2006 for the Columbus School commission. The maze concept was to have small family groups from around the world on outer border of maze, all with paths leading into the Columbus School, as represented by kids on a Nina/Pinta/Santa Maria type ship. A school project was offered as well.
Materials vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic
Size 12' w x 6' h
Price n/a

 

Title JACKSONVILLE AIRPORT

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Another unsuccesful commission attempt, these 2 panels were designed for the fin wall outside public restrooms at the Jacksonville, FL airport. They would have been quite large, 90 sq feet total.
Materials vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic, mirror on cement backerboard,
Size 5'w x 10' h, plus 16" border on top and sides
Price n/a

  

 

Title WHEATRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER

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The watercolor is a mock up of a mural competition I was a finalist for. I did not get the commission but maybe someday will find a home for the design and have the opportunity to assemble the mosaic. As part of the application process I did a small section of the design on mesh which is the ab
Materials ceramic and vitreous glass (fish is ceramic tile)
Size proposed mural 7' x 8'; mosaic of fish section, 24" x 18"
Price n/a