World Language

Mosaic, Smalti glass, 6’x 6', Franklin Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

In World Language, petroglyphs, pictographs and ancient symbols from the seven continents are swirling, spiraling out of a conch shell. These images symbolize the many languages and cultures of the world at our most common time, our ancient origins.

Homage

Ceramic tile and glass mosaic, 5' x 8', Heritage Commons, Minneapolis, MN

Three women are honored for organizing in their (low income) neighborhood. They created (before any of these programs were common place), a food shelf, a day care center, a college bound program and a support network for single moms. In the mosaic, candles in the house signify these women and their light and love for their community. The butterflies represent transition and change and the phoenix: the notion we can recreate ourselves--the tearing down of the mold infested housing and in turn, the construction of a new building- a welcoming home for neighborhood elders in need.

Hand to Heart

Ceramic tile and glass, with clay, 4 'x 6', Jeremiah Program, Minneapolis, MN

Hand to Heart mosaic series, lead by artist Marilyn Lindstrom with artist Malichansouk Kouanchao was created with the participation of the single mother residents of the Jeremiah Program. The child's hand touches the heart, showing compassion is at the center of success and recovery. The many diverse hands (we are all related) are needed to full fill our dreams. The blue butterfly signifies transition, change and the belief in the power in each of us to reach our goals and fly.