An Invitation to Look Closer
In Spring is Sprung, the Grass is Riz (I Wonder Where the Birdie is?), the colourful, flowing pattern creates a welcoming surface that invites discovery through close looking.
Small bird forms are embedded throughout the mosaic, encouraging viewers to pause, search, and notice details that might otherwise go unseen. The work rewards attentiveness, turning everyday use of the bench into a moment of discovery.
The mosaic was developed in close coordination with the fabricator of the concrete bench. An inset was designed to receive the mosaic, and a full-scale template was used to guide fabrication in the studio. The mosaic was intentionally completed in place, ensuring continuity across the undulating surface.
Spring is Sprung, the Grass is Riz
I Wonder Where the Boidie is?
Da boidie he is on da wing!
Ain’t dat absoid, I thought the wing was on da boid?
Spring is Sprung, the Grass is Riz (I Wonder Where the Birdie is?) (2018)
Dermott District Park, Edmonton, AB. This project is a collaboration with Karen Klassen