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PUBLIC ART MOSAICS

I have created numerous Public Art mosaics and this is my primary engagement as a mosaic artist. I enjoy working large and tackling all the challenges that ensue. This includes a lot of collaborating and communicating with stakeholders and making sure my finished product is always beyond expectations.   Displayed here are some of my career highlights (and favorites). Splash Pad mosaics have become a specialty, I have been involved with 3 large scale splash pad mosaics in Deerfield Beach,FL,  Lauderhill, FL and one that will be installed this fall in Tamarac, FL. Information on the public art mosaic process with more details and photos is on the page "Commissioning a Public Art Mosaic", with 'Jackie Gleason, Golfing Days' at the Lauderhill History Museum in Lauderhill, FL as the example. Other public art mosaics are on the page, Hospital Mosaics. 

SHELBURNE FALLS MOSAIC MURALS PART 2

 New mosaics for SHELBURNE FALLS, MA!!  Very excited about these newest mosaics for our lovely village of Shelburne Falls. Funded by a MASSDevelopment grant, Local Cultural Councils and crowd-source monies. All are located down River St in Buckland, a short walk from McCusker's market.
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MOSAIC OF COYOTEEastern Coyote, 36" H X 46"W


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river otter mosaic
River Otter 16"H x 48"W
bobcat mosaic
American Bobcat, 36"H x 46"W
white tailed deer + fawn mosaic
White-tailed Deer and fawn, 36"H x 60"W

red fox mosaic
Red Fox, 36"H x 44"W
black bear and cubs mosaic
Black Bear and cubs, 36"H x 60"W

TAMARAC VILLAGE AMPHITHEATER 

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The Tamarac Village Amphitheater 'METAMORPHOSIS' was a project started in 2018 and continued during Covid lockdown. Each of the thirteen panels measures 45" wide x 72" high. Each panel (- actually 'panel ' is a misnomer as the mosaics are held together with face-mounting adhesive) was labelled and divided into 6 sections for installation directly onto the wall. Below is completed mosaic, April 2023.
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JACKIE GLEASON PARK SPLASH PAD

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NOW IS THAT FUN OR WHAT!!!???!! Opening day on the Lauderhill Jackie Gleason Park splash pad, 2019
The theme of the mosaic imagery is Urban Wildlife. I really enjoyed working on this project and creating these wonderful animals WAY larger than life. The material is 1" x1" Keystone DAL tile, an unglazed porcelain product that is slip resistant and has a matte finish. The palette is quite limited but worked great with the wildlife theme. The images below are of the animals that make up the mosaic artwork of the splash pad. Unfortunately I never got great images of the mosaics installed, but happy to share these pictures of the mosaics still on my work table. I hope to get good photos of these splash pad mosaics on my next trip down...
gopher tortoise mosaic
Gopher Tortoise, 9' w x 4' h
red fox mosaic
Red Fox mosaic, 4' x 8'
iguana mosaic
Iguana 3' x 10'
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Raccoon 4' x 8'
armadillo mosaic
Armadillo 4' x 8'
muscovy duck family mosaic
Muscovy Duck family 11'w x 2'h
great blue heron mosaic and lily pads
The "pièce de résistance" this Great Blue Heron scene measures 9' w x 15' h. I had to clear out my studio to have it fit for the picture but also to see how it would go together on-site

LAUDERHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Lauderhill, FL

performers in art center mosaic, Lauderhill, FL
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Lauderhill, FL. Mosaic dimensions 122" w (at top) x varying heights, 60" on avg. I loved working on these beautiful people!
lion king mosaic
Lion King close-up
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Close-up of a young dancer, based on an image I found on-line of a dance troupe that performed in the White House for the Obama family.
esperanza spaulding mosaic
Esperanza Spaulding, a stand up bass player extraordinaire...While I like my portrayal of her in mosaic, she is even more beautiful in person!
grouting mosaic
Rory working on final steps of grouting and cleaning the mosaic.
I was thrilled to get this commission to create 2 wall murals and enjoyed the mosaic process from start to finish - researching performers, creating the sketches, mosaic assembly and then finally mosaic installation. I had the assistance of my son Rory both in making the crates to ship everything to Florida as well as installation.
mosaic of conductress, guitarist and ballerina
A smaller mosaic on another wall in the performing arts center of a conductress, guitarist and ballerina.

BRADLEY PARK, Lauderhill, FL

mosaic and painted mural, Lauderhill, FL
'Family Connections', a mosaic and painted mural in Bradley Park, Lauderhill, FL 2017
close up family, mosaic
Close-up of family portraits in mosaic.
I spent much of 2016 and 2017 working on 2 public art projects in Lauderhill and Deerfield Beach, FL, both with muralist Ruben Ubiera of UrbanPopSoul. 

SULLIVAN PARK, Deerfield Beach, FL

splash pad mosaic
'Full Circle' splash pad mosaic, Deerfield Beach FL a year long project collaboration with Ruben Ubiera.
plaque of mosaic splash pad
This is a really nice plaque the city posted on a wall near the splash pad that explains the various elements in the art. Drawings and paintings were part of an art competition by local youth.
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The opening ceremony in March of 2017, Cynthia Fisher, a volunteer - this project was a COMMUNITY effort- and Ruben Ubiera.
details of splash pad
I worked on the mural a half dozen times or so in whirlwind efforts to get as much done as possible in the few days I was on-site.
aerial view of mosaic splash pad
Aerial view from a FB post, so cool!
splash pad detail
If you ever get to Deerfield Beach, FL be SURE to visit the splash pad!

HISTORY MUSEUM, Lauderhill, FL

jackie gleason mosaic
'Jackie Gleason, Golf Days' mosaic at the History Museum in Lauderhill FL 2015
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Jackie Gleason belonged to Inverarry Golf Club which is located in Lauderhill, FL.

HONORS CENTER, University of Maine, Orono, ME

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Colvin Hall Honors College Library mosaic, University of Maine, Orono, ME. My alma mater! And I was an honors student while obtaining my BS degree in wildlife biology there way back in 1980. It was a thrill to come back as an artist and design and create this mosaic in 2008.
mosaic of birds as tree leaves
IGNITING A PASSION FOR LEARNING is the translation of Studium Eruditionis Ardescens, mosaic close-up at UMO, Orono, ME

PESKEOMSKUT PARK, Turners Falls, MA

8' atlantic salmon mosaic
8' mosaic of Atlantic Salmon, Turners Falls, MA. Space below mosaic is available for public notices

SPRINGFIELD QUAD, Springfield, MA

mosaic bench
My first ever public art mosaic! 'Taj Mahal, Springfield Bluesman' Springfield, MA one of the benches from a public art competition, situated in the quad of Museum complex

TESTIMONIALS

“My personal choice of Tectonic Shift; New World Order caught my eye from the very start of the viewing process. It is a true mosaic, done in the spirit of the medium. It uses the materials…with complete understanding of their qualities, of light, color and intensity….Brava!”
Elaine Goodwin, Juror , Mosaic Arts International Exhibition, San Diego Women's Museum, 2016
"I just saw the mosaic at the South Surgery Center. It is fabulous! It is just beautiful...once again thank you for leading us to just the right art choice."
excerpt to art consultant from hospital CEO, Dayton,Ohio 2017


"...everyone is over the moon with happiness and excitement about the mural. They are Beyond pleased." Barbara Harriman, President, Distinctive Art Source, 2017
"Seeing your whole body of work together, it blew me away.   Such an inspiring unity of brain and heart. It's authentically smart but balanced so perfectly with such heartfelt gentleness and freedom." Lynn Moor former owner, Mosaic Smalti 2017
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  • HOME
  • ARTIST INFO
    • NEWS
    • Bio and Artist Statement
    • Current Mosaic Exhibitions
    • Resume
    • Publications
    • Links
  • GALLERIES
    • FINE ART MOSAICS >
      • ON BEING HUMAN >
        • Human Nature
        • Cogito Ergo Sum
        • Pioneer Spacecraft
        • Cosmic Microwave Background
        • Two Hands
        • Minoan Linear A
        • Earth Time
        • Insignificant Yet Absolutely Dominant
        • Before Wealth
        • Wealth Inequality
        • American Tapestry
        • Animal Worship
        • In the Shadows
        • Beneath the Surface
        • PFAS, Forever Chemicals
        • World Without Us
        • HOMO TECHNOLOGICUS
        • WE ARE RESPONSIBLE
      • Inspired by Nature
      • Science and Math mosaics
      • To Every Thing There is a Season
      • "Exploration of the Grid" mosaic series
      • Ireland Residency
      • PATAGONIA
      • Mosaic Quilts >
        • Mosaic Paper Quilt
    • RESIDENTIAL MOSAICS >
      • KITCHEN MOSAICS
      • MOSAIC HOUSE NUMBERS AND SIGNS
      • Fireplace, Hearth, Floor Medallions and more
      • Mosaics in the Bathroom
      • Outdoor Mosaics: Patio and Poolside
      • Mosaic Pet Portraits
    • ARCHITECTURAL MOSAICS >
      • Public Art Mosaics
      • Hospital Mosaics
      • COMMUNITY MOSAICS >
        • CHILE!!!!!
    • GUATEMALA >
      • GUATEMALA 11
      • GUATEMALA 10
      • GUATEMALA 9
      • GUATEMALA 8
      • GUATEMALA 7
      • GUATEMALA 6, 2019
      • Guatemala 5, el lago espectacular
      • GUATEMALA 4, el lago
      • Guatemala 3
      • GUATEMALA RE-VISITED
      • Guatemala Community Mosaic
    • ARCHIVES >
      • Early Work, Big Bang Mosaics
      • Mosaics, Nature Based
  • WORKSHOPS
  • School mosaic projects
  • COMMISSION PROCESS
    • Commissioning a Mosaic for the Home
    • Commissioning a Public Art Mosaic