Mosaic
One Fish, Two Fish
Artist: Stacia Goodman
Location: Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
The City of Pompano Beach commissioned artist Stacia Goodman to create an exterior mosaic mural for the Herb Skolnick Center. This playful, abstract design shows two Pompano fishes swimming through Pompano Beach’s beautiful blue water. The artwork measures 9 feet wide by 6 feet high, undulating.
Stacia Goodman Bio
Stacia Goodman is an award-winning professional mosaic artist based in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in site-specific, large-scale mosaic artwork installed in public spaces, including major transportation hubs, universities, medical centers, government buildings and multi-family housing throughout the U.S. Her contemporary style is known for conveying colorful, uplifting themes that “Capture the story of your space” (the motto of her public art practice) in refreshing combinations of tile, colorful glass, mirror and found objects. See StaciaGoodmanMosaics.com and @staciagoodmanmosaics (Instagram).
Patterns of Pompano
Patterns of Pompano is by artist Sonata Kazimieraitiene and represents the idea of the mural/mosaic serving as a gateway between East and West side of the city. The choice of color combinations inspired by ethnic patterns adds cultural richness to the piece and provides a connection to different communities and backgrounds, making the artwork inclusive and relatable to a wide audience. Additionally, the reference to traditional quilt patterns is a nod to the cultural and personal histories that often go into creating quilts, making the piece personal and meaningful to those who view it.
To emphasize the idea of the artwork being a gateway piece connecting two sides of the community, the West and the East, the patterns are designed in such a way that they flow seamlessly from one side of the artwork to the other, symbolizing the connection between the two sides. This will be achieved by using a continuous line or series of shapes that run through the entire piece, tying it together. The painted areas on the columns serve as a visual representation of the transition from the blue color of the ocean side to the green color of the agricultural west side of town. This is a creative way to emphasize the connection and interdependence between the different neighborhoods in the area.
The mosaic tiles is a beautiful addition to the sidewalk, with 100 glass tile mosaics each measuring 1 square foot. These mosaics are inlaid into both sides of the underpass, adding a unique and colorful element to the area. The apprentices had the opportunity to create 20 mosaics each, based on ethnic patterns and within an approved color palette range. The mosaic designs gradually transition from blue on the East side of the underpass to green on the West side, symbolizing the agricultural area of the town. In addition to the blue and green colors, there will also be some warmer tone tiles incorporated into the mosaic design. These tiles feature shades of orange, pink, purple, and yellow, and will relate to the ethnic patterns of textiles from different cultures residing in Pompano Beach. This adds even more depth and vibrancy to the sidewalk and helps to showcase the diverse and multicultural community that makes up the town.
Additionally, the use of ethnic patterns from various cultures in both the painted areas and the mosaic elements represents the diversity and unity of the community, highlighting the idea of different cultures coming together to form a harmonious whole. The interplay of different patterns and textures in the piece is a metaphor for the diverse experiences and perspectives that make up a community creating rich tapestry of experiences.
Wavy Tables
The City of Pompano Beach commissioned Cara Lynch for two artistic Dominos/Chess Tables for the Senior Activity Center. “Wavy Tables” were inspired by the ocean and its movement. The tables and benches are cast concrete and mosaic.
The proximity to the ocean is an important part of life for residents of this community. This design is a playful take on the natural world. It incorporates bright and muted colored, repeating patterns, and symmetry. The design is exciting yet calming, unified by bright white concrete and tile. A geometric wave pattern graces the surfaces of the table and bench tops. Abstract waves wrap around the side of the table stand. The top of the tables include checker boards and a flat surface, so that the many seniors that utilize this center can play games with one another.
Artist Bio:Cara Lynch is an artist based between New York and Nashville. Working across media, she is currently making (mostly) paintings, weathervanes, and chandeliers. She is a 2020 graduate of the MFA program at Columbia University and received her BFA from Adelphi University in 2012. She has exhibited at many venues around the United States, including Blah Blah Gallery in Philadelphia, Modfellows in Nashville, 5-50 Gallery in New York City, Hood College in Maryland, and UrbanGlass in Brooklyn. In addition to her studio work, she has created many commissioned public works including permanent installations for the NYC subway system (MTA Arts and Design) and NYC Health and Hospitals. She has created several temporary large-scale installations including projects for Nashville International Airport and NYC Department of Transportation.
Art in the Alley
Artist: Cindy Trazona
Location: Artists Alley, located behind BaCA, 41 NE 1st St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Artist Cindy Trezona calls glass her passion. She loves the pure colors, translucency, sharp edges, and its unforgiving quality. She describes her art as a hybrid of modern and traditional mosaic methods with roots in leaded stained glass. Decorative as well as functional pieces, she works on walls, furniture, and windows. She describes this mosaic mural as a fun play on pixelated colors through bold hand created glass.
New techniques developed for faceted and translucent glass constantly push Trezona to think vertically in her designs that recently include reclaimed, repurposed, and sustainably sourced exotic wood. The intricate small piece work she enjoys is always meditative and often a test of both her patience and perseverance.
Trail of the Honey Bees
Lead Artist: Sonata Kazimieraitiene
Location: One mile stretch from 731 NW 3rd Street over Dixie Highway to Pompano Beach Cultural Center
The City of Pompano Beach commissioned artist Sonata Kazimieraitiene as the lead artist to design, fabricate, and install four mosaic projects as part of the Mosaic Team program term 1. Kazimieraitiene worked with five approved apprentices to complete the projects. This is one of four projects associated with term 1 of the program and it is located in the Pompano Beach Innovation District. It consists of 28 mosaic murals ranging in size located on a one-mile stretch connecting both sides of Dixie Highway. The artworks connect the community and the cultural arts facilities through artwork and education. The focal point of the trail is on the honeybee and the vegetation it helps pollinate.Pompano Beach was built by our rich agricultural community. This trail encourages a spirit of unity by connecting the two districts together by means of art. Without the help of the honeybee and continued education on the importance of the honeybee, the agricultural community as a whole is at stake.
Other projects that are a part of the Mosaic Team term 1 include the Music Leads to Way, Community, and WOW!. Kazimieraitiene was also commissioned to work on term 2 and 3 of this 3 term program.
Sonata Kazimieraitiene was born in Lithuania 1968, where she received her MFA in Design from Vilnius Academy of Art (1992). She moved to the United States in the year 2000, and subsequently received her MBA in Marketing from Concordia University in Wisconsin (2005). She has produced large-scale murals and mosaics under the auspices of Chicago Public Art Group, and through grants from Illinois Arts Council, in such locations as Green Hills Public Library in Palos Hills, IL, CTA Station in Evanston, IL, and Colin Powel Muddle School in Matterson, IL. In addition, she has been artist-in-residence for several elementary and high schools in Chicago area.
Music Leads the Way
Lead Artist: Sonata Kazimieraitiene
Location: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE 6th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
The City of Pompano Beach commissioned artist Sonata Kazimieraitiene as the lead artist to design, fabricate, and install four mosaic projects as part of the Mosaic Team program term 1. Kazimieraitiene worked with five approved apprentices to complete the projects. This is one of four projects associated with term 1 of the program and it is located on an exterior wall at the Charlotte Burrie Community Center.
Music Leads the Way is installed at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater which is a 3,000 seat open-air performing arts theatre that hosts exceptional artists and events in North Broward's venue for art, music, and culture. The Music Leads the Way features music themed mosaic murals and consists of stained glass, commercial ceramic tile, and handmade ceramic objects.
Other projects that are a part of the Mosaic Team term 1 include the Trail of the Honey Bees, Community, and WOW!. Kazimieraitiene was also commissioned to work on term 2 and 3 of this 3 term program.
Sonata Kazimieraitiene was born in Lithuania 1968, where she received her MFA in Design from Vilnius Academy of Art (1992). She moved to the United States in the year 2000, and subsequently received her MBA in Marketing from Concordia University in Wisconsin (2005). She has produced large-scale murals and mosaics under the auspices of Chicago Public Art Group, and through grants from Illinois Arts Council, in such locations as Green Hills Public Library in Palos Hills, IL, CTA Station in Evanston, IL, and Colin Powel Muddle School in Matterson, IL. In addition, she has been artist-in-residence for several elementary and high schools in Chicago area.
WOW!
Artist: Sonata Kazimieraitiene
Location: Palm Aire Gazebo on the northeast corner West Palm Aire Dr. and Oaks Dr.
This twelve-foot diameter floor mosaics was titled WOW! After the Public Art Committee saw the design and exclaimed their joy to its beauty. Made entirely out of glass mosaics, the artwork represents nature, dragonflies, and the surrounding water.Other projects that are a part of the Mosaic Team term 1 include the Trail of the Honey Bees, Community, and WOW!. Kazimieraitiene was also commissioned to work on term 2 and 3 of this 3 term program.
Sonata Kazimieraitiene was born in Lithuania 1968, where she received her MFA in Design from Vilnius Academy of Art (1992). She moved to the United States in the year 2000, and subsequently received her MBA in Marketing from Concordia University in Wisconsin (2005). She has produced large-scale murals and mosaics under the auspices of Chicago Public Art Group, and through grants from Illinois Arts Council, in such locations as Green Hills Public Library in Palos Hills, IL, CTA Station in Evanston, IL, and Colin Powel Muddle School in Matterson, IL. In addition, she has been artist-in-residence for several elementary and high schools in Chicago area.
Community
Lead Artist: Sonata Kazimieraitiene
Location: Charlotte Burrie Community Center, 2669 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
The City of Pompano Beach commissioned artist Sonata Kazimieraitiene as the lead artist to design, fabricate, and install four mosaic projects as part of the Mosaic Team program term 1. Kazimieraitiene worked with five approved apprentices to complete the projects. This is one of four projects associated with term 1 of the program and it is located on an exterior wall at the Charlotte Burrie Community Center. The mosaic is 8 feet by 16 feet with the theme is community. Each ceramic circle shape is made individually by hand and symbolically represents each community member as a unique and authentic individual. All circles, AKA members of the community, are formed and organized into bigger circles through creating ripples. This ripple effect is known as a subtle but powerful phenomenon that causes changes, movements, brings and spreads new ideas and actions. Many community members have joined in helping place the ceramic circle tiles, thus becoming a part of and enriching the project.
Other projects that are a part of the Mosaic Team term 1 include the Trail of the Honey Bees, Music Leads the Way, and WOW!. Kazimieraitiene was also commissioned to work on term 2 and 3 of this 3 term program.
Sonata Kazimieraitiene was born in Lithuania 1968, where she received her MFA in Design from Vilnius Academy of Art (1992). She moved to the United States in the year 2000, and subsequently received her MBA in Marketing from Concordia University in Wisconsin (2005). She has produced large-scale murals and mosaics under the auspices of Chicago Public Art Group, and through grants from Illinois Arts Council, in such locations as Green Hills Public Library in Palos Hills, IL, CTA Station in Evanston, IL, and Colin Powel Muddle School in Matterson, IL. In addition, she has been artist-in-residence for several elementary and high schools in Chicago area.
Beautiful Day in the Garden by Steven Lutz
Artist: Steven Lutz
Location: Patricia Davis Community Garden, 1089 NW 6th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Artist Steven Lutz was previously a member of the City’s Mosaic Team apprentice program term 1 and 2. That program’s intension was to help mosaic artists navigate through the Public Art world and encourage their artistic abilities. After completion of his apprenticeship, Lutz was commissioned by the City to design and fabricate two mosaic benches as well as conduct a community engagement activity that taught the community about the process and installation of mosaics. Lutz describes the designs as bright, shiny, cheerful, polished, and precise. Their intent is to depict the flowers and butterflies that grow and live in the Community Gardens.
Sea Life
Lead Artist: Sonata Kazimieraitiene
Location: Trail stretched from Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier south to the Great Lawn
The City of Pompano Beach commissioned artist Sonata Kazimieraitiene as the lead artist to design, fabricate, and install a mosaic project as part of the Mosaic Team 2 program. Kazimieraitiene worked with five apprentices Sandi Lazar, Steven Lutz, Cindy Trezona, Rosario Psy, and Patricia Tiles to complete the project which consists of 99 handmade tiles varying in size stretching from the Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier to the Great Lawn in a scavenger hunt trail. The project depicts varies sea life and enhances the beach experience for visitors and the local community while creating visual and educational benefits for people of all ages and interests.
Kazimieraitiene was also commissioned to work on term 1 and 3 of this 3 term program.
Sonata Kazimieraitiene was born in Lithuania 1968, where she received her MFA in Design from Vilnius Academy of Art (1992). She moved to the United States in the year 2000, and subsequently received her MBA in Marketing from Concordia University in Wisconsin (2005). She has produced large-scale murals and mosaics under the auspices of Chicago Public Art Group, and through grants from Illinois Arts Council, in such locations as Green Hills Public Library in Palos Hills, IL, CTA Station in Evanston, IL, and Colin Powel Muddle School in Matterson, IL. In addition, she has been artist-in-residence for several elementary and high schools in Chicago area.
