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Public Art

My approach to public art begins with a concept rooted in the spirit and story of the place. Rather than following a fixed style or medium, I let the idea lead shaping the form, the materials, and the experience. Working closely with skilled fabricators and, at times, collaborating with other artists, I bring each vision to life through techniques that best honor its intent. Every installation is a response to its surroundings, designed to inspire connection, curiosity, and a sense of belonging.

 

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Talking Horseshoes

Talking Horseshoes

10' x 10' x 18' Corten steel, wood, paint Commissioned by the City of Denver for The Urban Farm, Denver, Co. 2025

A River Runs Through It

A River Runs Through It

40” x 28’ x 4” Concrete Commissioned by the Colorado Parks Foundation for Confluence Park located in the City of Denver 2023

Tree of Wings

Tree of Wings

14' x 14' x 14' Aluminum, steel Commissioned by the Town of Castle Rock for the Philip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock, CO. 2019

Tall Poles

Tall Poles

10' x 15' x 11' Concrete, glass, steel Commissioned for the Littleton Adventist Hospital, Littleton, Co. 2018

Hibiscus Sculpture

Hibiscus Sculpture

11' x 12' x 12' Steel, Lithocrete Commissioned by Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Castle Rock, Co. 2017

Solstice Sculptures

Solstice Sculptures

9' x 7' x 7' Steel, epoxy clay, bronze, copper, aluminum metal cladding. Sun passes through the tallest sculpture marking the summer solstice. Commissioned by the City of Castle Pines, Castle Pines, Co. 2011

Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice

72' x 18" x 36" Steel, epoxy clay, silver metal cladding. The sun passes through the slot in the sculpture marking the winter solstice. Commissioned by the City of Castle Pines, Castle Pines, Co. 2011

Hideout Totems

Hideout Totems

10 x' 12' each Beetle Kill Pine tree, acrylic and burned. Commissioned by Buttermilk Ski Resort, Aspen, Co. 2014

Rush Hour

Rush Hour

7' x 10' Antique Cobbler shoes, carved, painted in acrylic. Purchased by Denver Health, Denver, Co. 2020

Ski Snowflakes

Ski Snowflakes

8' x 12' Antique skis, carved, painted and assembled into snowflake designs. Commissioned for the Porcupine Lodge, Eaglecrest Resort, Juneau, Ak. 2015

Memorial Candles

Memorial Candles

7' x 6' Steel, copper kinetic flames. Commissioned by the Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker, Co. 2017

Hanging Totems

Hanging Totems

8' x 6' x 5' Aspen trees, acrylic, steel. The totems are suspended from a 25 ft. ceiling in the commons area of the school. Commissioned by the Ketchikan 1% for Art program for the Schoenbar Middle School, Ketchikan, Ak. 2008

Bob

Bob

8’ x 6’ x 5’ Aspen trees, acrylic, steel, neon, mixed media The totems are suspended from a 30ft. ceiling in the Teen Tower of the Philip S. Miller Library. Castle Rock, Co. 2003

Water Weave Quilt

Water Weave Quilt

50" x 50" Poplar wood, acrylic. Commissioned for the Student Success Building at Florida State University. 2008

Layered Lines

Layered Lines

18" x 52" x 4" One of two reliefs commissioned for Kaiser Permanente lobby located in Denver, Co. 2011

Colorific

Colorific

5' x 15' Poplar, acrylic Commissioned for the St. Lukes Children's Hospital Denver, Co. 2010

Children's Buttons and Quilt

Children's Buttons and Quilt

Button Quilt. 60" x 50" x 3" Button Sculptures. 24" x 98" x 5" Poplar, acrylic and mixed media. Commissioned for the Children's Hospital of Denver, Aurora, Co. 2007

Leaf Series 1

Leaf Series 1

54" x 19" each Poplar, acrylic. Purchased by Canyon View Medical Center, Grand Junction, Co. 2014

River Runs Through It

River Runs Through It

48" x 54" Poplar, acrylic Purchased by Colorado Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab, Denver, Co. 2012

Tree Rings

Tree Rings

Two sets of 3 Rings 6" x 5". Sizes of Rings vary from 20" x 20" to 40" x 40" Commissioned for the Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Castle Rock, Co. 2013

Tree Rings

Tree Rings

5' x 6' Ring sizes ranging from 24" x 24" to 40" x 40" Poplar, acrylic. Purchased by the Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker, Co. 2012

Aspen in Motion

Aspen in Motion

5' x 6' x 5' Aspen, poplar, acrylic Suspended from a 17' ceiling in the waiting area. Commissioned for Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Ken Caryl, Co. 2004

Twin Totems

Twin Totems

7' x 3' x 2' Aspen trees, acrylic, steel Purchased by the Aurora in Public Spaces program. Located at the Aurora History Museum, Aurora, Co. 2009

Kids Ski School Totems

Kids Ski School Totems

14' x 10 x 1' Cedar, House paint Totem sculpture used for Beaver Creek Kids ski run signage. Commissioned by Vail Resorts, Vail, Co. 2005

Beyond

Beyond

50" x 76" Pine, acrylic, mixed media. Commissioned for the Union Terrace Building, Lakewood, Co. 2007

Mary Williams    Public Art Installations and Contemporary Abstract Paintings    
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