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Public Art

Opportunities to create public art are an honor and responsibility. I strive to make pieces that are engaging and encourage interaction with the piece and other viewers.
Embudo Valley Map MuralHeritage Walkway, Artesia, NMRio Grande Botanic Garden, Albuquerque, NMLas Palomas Plaza, T or C, NMOther Public Works
Map of the Embudo Valley Dixon, NM
Create Your Own Map Mural
Embudo Valley Mural Dixon, NM
This piece was created with the help of four local teens, and highlights the rich history of the valley.
Embudo Valley Mural (detail)
Embudo Valley Mural (detail)
Embudo Valley Mural (detail)
Embudo Valley Mural (detail)
Embudo Valley Mural (detail)
Embudo Valley Mural (detail)
working on the Embudo Valley Mural with students
Installing the Embudo Valley Mural with students
Heritage Walkway in Artesia, NM has five fountains connected by a ceramic lined stream. Images include architectural details from historic buildings and crops and animals from the area. It is a gathering place.
The mural for the entry to the park includes a flowering yucca and a detail of the Navaho Oil Refinery, which sits at the edge of town. In addition to Heritage Walkway, I have done some other projects for the town including the ticket box for the Land of the Sun Theater and signs for the entry to the city, city hall and streets.
Artesia City Sign
Artesia, NM
Chile tiles in ceramic stream, Heritage Walkway Fountains.
Artesia, NM
Heritage Walkway (detail) Ceramic Spring
Artesia, NM
Ceramic stream with local architectural details
Artesia, NM
Detail, Cotton Fountain, Heritage Walkway
Artesia, NM
Heritage Walkway Fountains
Artesia, NM
Land of the Sun Theater Ticket Box
Artesia, NM
Geology Fountain Heritage Walkway
Artesia, NMBased on the natural geology of local artesian wells.
Cotton Fountain, Heritage Walkway
Artesia, NM
People are encouraged to sit here and put their feet in the water.
Land of the Sun Fountain, Heritage Walkway Fountains
Artesia, NM
Land of the Sun Fountain, Heritage Walkway Fountains
Artesia, NM
Based on a local theater marquis.
Detail of Yucca Flowers on Entry Mural, Heritage Walkway
Artesia, NM
Rio Grande Botanic Gardens - Albuquerque, NM
Rosalie Doolittle Fountain, Rio Grande Botanic Garden
Albuquerque, NM
Honoring Rosalie Doolittle, a prominent Albuquerque gardener and author. Cottonwood leaves are the symbol of the garden.
Rosalie Doolittle Fountain, Rio Grande Botanic Garden
Albuquerque, NM
Rosalie Doolittle Fountain, Rio Grande Botanic Garden
Albuquerque, NM
Las Palomas Plaza in Truth or Consequences New Mexico is a gathering space in the center of town. It incorporates the natural hot mineral water of Geronimo Springs.  The plaza is entered between two 12’ tall ceramic mountains, symbolizing a place of healing and rejuvenation.  Eight benches are placed so people can put their hands or feet in the hot water.
Las Palomas Plaza, Geronimo Springs
Truth or Consequences, NM
Las Palomas Plaza, Geronimo Springs
Truth or Consequences, NM
Las Palomas Plaza, Geronimo Springs
Truth or Consequences, NM
Las Palomas Plaza, Geronimo Springs
Truth or Consequences, NM
Bridge, Las Palomas Plaza
Truth or Consequences, NM
Las Palomas Plaza
Truth or Consequences, NM
Communion Window, Guadalupe Church, Velarde, NM
Communion Window, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church,
Velarde NM, 48h 24"w, stained glass including sculptural kiln fired glass.
Detail of Communion Window, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church,
Velarde NM,48h 24"w, stained glass including sculptural kiln fired glass.