(25/92) “Second Thought” by Herbert Lazians
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Public Art Challenge
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Fun facts:
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In front of Festival of the Arts Box Office
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Installed in 1992
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#publicartchallenge #artiseverywhere #walklagunabeach #outsideiscovidfriendly #outdoormuseum

(24/92) “Steps in the Sand” by Marsh Scott
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Public Art Challenge
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Fun facts:
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Taken from the artist’s website: the first panel is of Native American (Gabrielino) woman creating shell adornment while a member of her tribe spear fishes in Crescent Bay. Middle: a Spanish padre walks the beach between missions. Next, artist on the beach staying in a tent at the edge of the surf. If you want more info on the other two panels, goggle “Steps in the Sand Marsh Scott”
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From Visit Laguna: this is a symbolic timeline of the different groups of people who have walked the sands of Laguna Beach
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This is the northern most piece of public art in Laguna - Ledroit/PCH
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#publicartchallenge #walktoart #stepsinthesand #marshscott #gabrielino #negativeandpositive #outdoormuseum #covidfriendlywalks #explorelagunaonfoot #artiseverywhere

(23/92) “In Central Park” by Jerry Rothman
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Public Art Challenge
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Fun facts:
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Sculpture was created in 1962 and installed in 1999
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Rothman was an integral member of a group ushered in the, “Ceramics Revolution”, revitalizing and revolutionizing modern American ceramics
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“Feat of Clay: Five Decades of Jerry Rothman” by Susan Peterson is available on Amazon and was available at The Laguna Art Museum gift shop at one time
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#burntflower #deadflower #jerryrothmanceramics #artiseverywhere #surpriseart #artinbushes #heislerpark #incentralpark #milliondollarviews #oceanview #walklaguna

(21/92) “North and South Waves” by Larry Gill
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Public Art Challenge
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CALL TO ACTION! Please email all city council members today before noon to let them know you’d like Forest Avenue to continue to be closed to cars for outdoor dining and retail displays. (Meeting tonight - agenda item #18) If you are not a local, please email and let our city council know a closed Forest Avenue is an attractive place to visit to eat and shop. [email protected]
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Installed in 2003, rumor has it the original design was larger but the arts commission was worried about the reflection from the sun on the stainless steel that would temporarily blind motorists
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Larry’s other public art in town include a bench on Ocean Ave, a water feature next to Tuvalu and a bench in Heisler called “Tidepool Paddleboard”
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Larry Gill is a Sawdust exhibitor
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#publicartchallenge #keepforestclosed #outdoordininglaguna #northandsouthwaves #pubicartlaguna #outdoormuseum #downtownlaguna #covidfriendlywalking

(20/92) “Green Man with Red Birds” in Village Green Park
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Public Art Challenge
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Fun Facts:
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Artist is Julia Klemek, “Part tree, part man with a heart of birds”
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This piece reminds me of the tree that comes to life in the movie, “A Monster Calls”
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Artist passed away in 2013. Other LB public artworks include: “A Rocky Ledge” and “Eucalyptus Bench”
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#publicartchallenge #heartofbirds #treeman #artinparks #solag #outdoormuseum #outdooradventures #explorelagunaonfoot #ditchyourcar #juliaklemek

(19/92) “Chambered Nautilus Bench” on Forest Avenue
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Public Art Challenge
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Fun facts:
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Legend has it if you touch the pearl in the center of the shell, all your travel dreams will come true! Please comment where you want to travel after this pandemic has left us. I want to dream with you.
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“Triton rode this shell to the surface of the ocean to enchant the sea nymph. Her love inspired Triton to make the Nautilus the most beautiful shell in the ocean; ever since the Nautilus has been honored as the pearly ocean chauffeur.”
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Another art piece funded by Mark Porterfield. I need to meet this guy?!?!?!
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#dyingtotravel #letmeoutofmyhouse #publicartchallenge #outdoormuseum #lagunapublicart #benchart #sitonart

(18/92) “Trio” by Jorg Dubin
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Public Art Challenge
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Fun Facts:
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- Installed in Heisler Park in 2000
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- Overlooking Divers Cove, these three seating areas are embossed with images of prehistoric marine wildlife
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- Jorg also produced our 9/11 Memorial sculpture
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- Jorg is also the drummer in a jazz band that played at Zinc Cafe pre-Covid
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- Jorg is currently on the Laguna Beach Planning Commission with priorities consisting of improving traffic flow and parking
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#jorgdubin #publicartchallenge #prehistoricmarinelife #sunsetspot #sitonart #heislerpark #milliondollarview #cleanpark #explorelagunaonfoot