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I have always been drawn to the concept of public art, and mosaics are a perfect medium for this artform. The process involves first finding public art opportunities - there seem to be many in the western states and notably Florida, but few here in New England. Next, the budget has to be appropriate for one's level of experience. (There are numerous opportunities out there for public art projects over $100,000! which are well out of my price range.)Sometimes the application process entails coming up with a specific concept and sketch, other times it is more general, with images, resume and a proposal explaining why one's art is appropriate for the site. The process itself can be quite demanding, and a LOT of effort put in with minimal and often no compensation. Below are just some of the projects for which I have been an applicant, finalist, or chosen finalist.
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WINDY DAY on the CHARLES mosaic |
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Another mosaic for the Children's Hospital of Boston.
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vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic, mirror |
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36" w x 28" h |
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commission, Boston, MA |
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IGNITING A PASSION FOR LEARNING |
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In June of 2008 I was chosen for a percent for art project at the University of Maine in Orono, my alma mater. Specifically it is for the Honors College of which I am also a proud graduate.Studium Eruditionis Ardescens, which translates as "Igniting a Passion for Learning", the motto for the Honors College, is a mosaic mural that is now installed in the Honors College Library in Colvin Hall. The tree of life is mirror glass which flickers when you walk by.
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vitreous glass, mirror, unglazed ceramic, colored gold smalti |
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57" wide x 39" high |
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commission, Orono, ME |
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Through the Seasons |
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A self-explanatory mosaic in four panels at the UMass Medical Center in Worcester, MA.
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vitreous glass, mirror, unglazed ceramic on cment backerboard on plywood |
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panel dimension, 60" wide x 36" high |
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commission, Worcester, MA |
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VOYAGE mosaic |
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A mosaic for the Children's Hospital of Boston new emergency room. More pictures soon, of mosaic installed!
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vitreous glass, mirror on backerboard on plywood |
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6' wide x 5' high |
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commission, Boston, MA |
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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.
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vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic on backerboard on plywood |
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mosaic, 8' x 24" |
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public art commission, Turners Falls, MA |
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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.
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vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic on backerboard mounted on plywood |
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12 mosaics, 12 - 15" w x 38" - 42" h, mosaic rainbow 36" w x 15" h |
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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.
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Vitreous glass, 850 pound concrete bench |
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59" X17" |
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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.
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vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic on cement backerboard, |
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approximately 200 square feet |
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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.
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vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic |
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12' w x 6' h |
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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.
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vitreous glass, unglazed ceramic, mirror on cement backerboard, |
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5'w x 10' h, plus 16" border on top and sides |
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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
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ceramic and vitreous glass (fish is ceramic tile) |
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proposed mural 7' x 8'; mosaic of fish section, 24" x 18" |
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PUBLIC ART