Calder Revisited - Vista, CA, USA

Calder Revisited, a sculpture by Buddy Smith, was a part of the second exhibit of Vista's public art display, Kites Over Vista.  It was on display in downtown Vista from 2009 to 2010.

Marmalade Dragonflies - Carlsbad, CA, USA

This sculpture, consisting of three individual pieces, was sculpted by artist Benbow Bullock in 1995 and is part of Carlsbad's Art in Public Places Program.  It has been on display in front of the Georgina Cole Library since 2009.

Located at 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive.

She Dreams Her World - Encinitas, CA, USA

She Dreams Her World, a sculpture by artist Fred Briscoe, was on display in San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens) from September 12, 2009 through March 1, 2010.  The 5 ft marble sculpture was part of the second annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit, a collaboration between San Diego Botanic Garden and the San Diego Fine Art Society.

San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive.



Fallbrook Friends - Fallbrook, CA, USA

Fallbrook Friends, a part of Fallbrook Art in Public Places, is an original bronze sculpture created in 1999 by artist Marsha Brook.  It depicts a woman reading a book to a young girl and is dedicated to the late Carrie Handelman.

This Sculpture Is A Memorial To

Carrie Handelman

September 12, 1918 - June 1, 1997

She Loved The Children She Taught.

Her Spirit And Devotion Will Live

On Forever.

"Fallbrook Friends"

An Original Bronze

By Artist Marsha Brook

Sculpture Donated By The Fallbrook Village Association

From A Grant By The Handelman Family

Pedestal And Installation Donated By The Friends Of The

Fallbrook Library From A Grant By Gib And Maxine Moudry

Located outside of the Fallbrook Branch of the San Diego County Library at 124 South Mission Road.

Tree For Elijah - Carlsbad, CA, USA

This approximately 10 ft tall steel sculpture by the late artist, Italo Scanga, is part of Carlsbad's Art in Public Places Program.  Originally called Tree With Bird, it is one of a series of sculptures called Trees For Elijah dedicated to the biblical character, Elijah.  It is constructed of flat panels of steel mesh/grid, painted green, and features a bluebird bringing a piece of bread at the top.  Sculpted in 1998, it was gifted to the Carlsbad Arts Commission in May 2009.

Located in front of the Cultural Arts Office at 2955 Elmwood Avenue.

Bike Trail Markers - Oceanside, CA, USA

This 2004 sculpture by artist Alber De Matteis marks the Coastal Rail Trail in Oceanside.  The glass mosaic and ferro cement sculpture is 6-1/2 feet tall, 9 feet wide and 1-1/2 feet deep.

Located on the west side of Broadway Street at the intersection of Vista Way.

Courage - Encinitas, CA, USA

Courage, a sculpture by artist Ilona Passino, was on display in San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens) from September 12, 2009 through March 1, 2010.  It was constructed from concrete with a ceramic and stained-glass mosaic.  The 4 ft 5" by 8 ft by 3 ft 6" sculpture of a lion was part of the second annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit, a collaboration between San Diego Botanic Garden and the San Diego Fine Art Society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This piece was a personal favorite of mine.

 

San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive.

Yeibechai - Fallbrook, CA, USA

A part of Fallbrook Art in Public Places, Yeibechai is a 96" tall cast bronze sculpture by artist Peter Mitten.  This piece is on loan to the collection.

Located on the northeast corner of East Alvarado Street and Vine Street.

Bill of Rights Obelisk - Escondido, CA, USA

This 10-foot-tall obelisk is made of black granite quarried southwest of Escondido.  It is engraved on all four sides with Amendments I through X to the Constitution of the United States, commonly known as the Bill of Rights.

"Presented By Escondido Rotary Club To The City Of Escondido July 4, 1976"

Located in Grape Day Park at 321 North Broadway, along Broadway.

Totem Bird - Fallbrook, CA, USA

A part of Fallbrook Art in Public Places, Totem Bird is a 2002 bronze sculpture based on a design by Kort Heyneman.  The original design was the winning entry in a 2001 children's art contest by, then 8-year-old, Kort, the grandson of Jackie Heyneman.  It is fittingly placed alongside Jackie Heyneman Park which was renamed in her honor in May 2012.

Located on the east side of South Mission Road between Beech Street and Ash Street.

We've All Had a Hand in It - Encinitas, CA, USA

We've All Had a Hand in It, a sculpture by artist Carolyn Guerra, was on display in San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens) from September 12, 2009 through March 1, 2010.  It was constructed from concrete with ceramic and glass inserts over insulated concrete foam.  The 79-inch tall sculpture was part of the second annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit, a collaboration between San Diego Botanic Garden and the San Diego Fine Art Society.

 

 

 

San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive.

Wind Dancer - Vista, CA, USA

Wind Dancer, a sculpture by Robert Rochin, is a part of the fourth exhibit of Vista's public art display, Kites Over Vista.  It is on display in downtown Vista from 2011 to 2012.

Located on Main Street just east of the intersection of South Indiana Avenue.

Something's Fishy Around Here - Encinitas, CA, USA

Something's Fishy Around Here, a sculpture by artist Carolyn Guerra, was on display in San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens) from September 12, 2009 through March 1, 2010.  It was constructed from concrete with mosaic tiles, ceramic and glass over insulated concrete foam.  The 79-inch tall sculpture was part of the second annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit, a collaboration between San Diego Botanic Garden and the San Diego Fine Art Society.

San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive.

Look Both Ways - Encinitas, CA, USA

Look Both Ways, a sculpture by artist Carolyn Guerra, was on display in San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens) from September 12, 2009 through March 1, 2010.  It was constructed from concrete with ceramic and glass inserts over insulated concrete foam.  The 79-inch tall sculpture was part of the second annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit, a collaboration between San Diego Botanic Garden and the San Diego Fine Art Society.



San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive.

Back to Basics - Vista, CA, USA

Back to Basics, a sculpture by Daniel Perez, is a part of the fourth exhibit of Vista's public art display, Kites Over Vista.  It is on display in downtown Vista from 2011 to 2012.

Blessing Tree - Encinitas, CA, USA

Blessing Tree, a powder coated steel sculpture by artist Melissa Ralston, was on display in San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens) from September 12, 2009 through March 1, 2010.  The 12-foot sculpture was part of the second annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit, a collaboration between San Diego Botanic Garden and the San Diego Fine Art Society.

San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive.

Pele-Goddess of Fire - Encinitas, CA, USA

Pele-Goddess of Fire, an aluminum and stainless steel sculpture by artist Frank Mando, was on display in San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens) from September 12, 2009 through March 1, 2010.  The 15-foot sculpture was part of the second annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit, a collaboration between San Diego Botanic Garden and the San Diego Fine Art Society.

San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive.

Lean on Me - Encinitas, CA, USA

Lean on Me, a blown glass and stainless steel sculpture by artist Robert Verhees, was on display in San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens) from September 12, 2009 through March 1, 2010.  The 13-foot sculpture was part of the second annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit, a collaboration between San Diego Botanic Garden and the San Diego Fine Art Society.

San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive.