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Mosaic Mural at Esalen Institute
Big Sur, CA, 2016 
65 square-feet permanent mosaic mural for Esalen’s historic lodge.
I designed a mosaic inspired by the magnificent Big Sur coastline.
The large mural  incorporates stained glass and ceramic tile with unique found material.
It was created in a weeklong workshop setting and then permanently installed on a wall. 
​Watch a 30-second long video of the 4-day final installation here.
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60 square foot mosaic mural at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA.
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Lighting from behind mirrors and skylight highlight the textural mosaic. Photo: Arkin Tilt Architects
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Materials primarily stained glass. High fire tile, unglazed porcelain, smalti, abalone shell and found objects were also added into design.
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Poppy flowers were created by workshop participants.
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Workshop participants gather to celebrate the completion of sky section of the mural.
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