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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 5.3
DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Temporary Art Selection - W ine Barrel Art Project
Prepared by: Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission’s
recommended design proposals for the W ine Barrel Art Project, which is the temporary art
program for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission’s W ine Barrel Art Project
recommendations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The W ine Barrel Art Project, including artist stipend and supplies, is estimated to cost
approximately $8,500, funded by the Public Art Fund. Sufficient funds have been allocated in
the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget for this project.
DESCRIPTION:
In October 2019, the City Council approved an annual temporary art display program. Each
year, Staff works with the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission to identify the program that
will be developed and implemented that year.
On June 12, 2025, the Commission reviewed three options for the temporary art project for
Fiscal Year 2025-26 and selected painted wine barrels (the other two were little libraries and
painted wooden benches). The wooden wine barrels will provide an accessible platform for
local artists to showcase their creativity while reflecting the culture, values, and history of
Dublin.
Staff issued a Call for Artists on July 18, 2025 for the project through the City’s website and
social media channels, the California Cultural Arts Council website, and via email to a list of
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interested artists, past temporary project artists, registrants in the City’s Cultural Arts
Database, and nearby cities with similar temporary art programs. The deadline to apply was
September 8, 2025.
Thirty-six design proposals were received from 17 professional artists, and six design
proposals were received from three student artists. In total, 42 design proposals were received
from 20 individual artists. Each design proposal includes the artist’s resume and statement,
and design proposal.
On October 9, 2025, the Commission reviewed the artist’s proposals and recommended 12
proposals to the City Council. The recommended artist design proposals are included as
Attachment 1 to this Staff Report. Below is a list of the recommended artists and their
proposals.
TABLE 1: WINE BARREL ART PROJECT SELECTIONS
Artist Proposal Title
Alice Park Field of Harmony
Beau Thomas Starry Night Stories
Beau Thomas Stained Glass Stories
Chris Granillo El Musico
Elena Migunova Dancing Leprechaun
Jayashree Sadasivan Rhythm of our Roots
Kelsey Thomas Guided by Sun, Nurtured by Moon
Maevry Thomas Connections
Maevry Thomas Lunar Reflections
Malavika Oak Buenos Dias
Nan Wang Song of Bamboo
Vanessa Thomas Kiss Me I’m Irish
The completed barrels will be on display at the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day and Splatter
celebrations to celebrate the community and promote appreciation for the arts.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted, and a copy was provided to the artists.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Recommended Design Proposals
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Artist Qualifications
Alice Suhyun Park
Alice Suhyun Park studied Fine Art (BFA) at Ewha Womans University in South Korea,
and AAU Illustration MFA in SF. She
U.S. She has extensive experience teaching art to children and young adult including
those with special needs at CHIM Studio in Oakland (www. chimstudio.org). Her
background in fine art and illustration provides a strong foundation for creative public art
projects.
Portfolio highlights include:
- Book I
- Ewha Womans University Alumni Fine Art Group Exhibition in Korea Consulate
(Feb-April 2025 San Francisco, CA)
- CHIM Studio Special Needs Student Group Exhibition (2024 Oakland, CA)
- The City of Dublin Utility Box Art- Persimmon Tree (2018 Dublin, CA)
Amy Wong (Student Artist)
Amy Wong is currently a 9th grade student at School in Dublin, CA. She
is passionate about art and design, with a particular interest in animation, stop-motion,
and graphic design. She has been preparing her portfolio for future college applications,
with aspirations to study Design Media Arts or Animation. Amy brings a fresh youth
perspective to the collaborative project with her mother, Alice.
Education: 9th Grade, School, Dublin, CA
Art Interests: Animation, stop-motion, illustration, and graphic design.
Exploring both traditional and digital art forms
Experience: Created personal projects in drawing, digital illustration, and stop-motion Actively
preparing a portfolio for future college applications in art and design Participated in school and
community art activities
Projects:Dublin Wine Barrel Art Project (2025) First public art collaboration with professional
artist Alice Suhyun Park
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Artist Statement
Fields of Harmony is a collaborative project between professional artist Alice Suhyun
natural beauty through rolling vineyards, California poppies, grapevines, and modern
wind turbines rising above the hills. The wind turbines symbolize sustainability and the
-looking spirit, blending with the natural landscape to create a vision of
growth, diversity, and unity in the community. This mother-daughter collaboration
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Materials & Techniques
The following materials and techniques will be used to complete the project:
- Acrylic paint for durability and vibrant color.
- Professional-grade brushes for fine detail and blending.
- City-provided sealant applied after painting to ensure weather resistance.
- Entire exterior of the barrel will be painted, with design wrapping around the surface.
The painting process will take place over 4 6 weeks, ensuring multiple layers for depth,
longevity, and weather protection. The final work will be sealed and returned to the city
for installation in public spaces.
As a collaborative project, Alice will focus on structural design, fine detailing, and
finishing, while Amy will contribute color selection, decorative elements, and creative
youth perspectives.
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Malavika Oak
|Pleasanton, CA |
Instagram: @malavikaspaintings
ARTIST STATEMENT
A passionate plein air artist with 10+ years of experience capturing urban and natural
landscapes in oil and watercolor. My work blends observational detail with expressive
color, celebrating the intersection of community, nature, and place. With roots in both
fine art and user experience design, I bring thoughtful storytelling, visual clarity, and
human-centered creativity to every project—especially in public art that aims to uplift
and connect.
ART EXPERIENCE
Plein Air Artist
2014 – Present
•Painting in public spaces using oil and watercolor to reflect the beauty and
rhythm of everyday environments.
•Dedicated to portraying the spirit of local communities through vibrant, nature-
inspired compositions.
•Active sketcher and painter in parks, city streets, and rural areas.
Dublin Utility Box Project 2025
Dublin City
•Painted the utility box for the city of Dublin
Juried Exhibitions & Group Shows
Tri-Valley, Tracy, Manteca & Greater Bay Area
•Exhibited in local shows including seasonal plein air festivals, pop-up galleries,
and juried art shows.
•Participated in the Tri Valley Open Studios
Awards & Recognition
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•Received multiple awards for artistic excellence from city-hosted and
independent art organizations in:
Tri-Valley
Tracy
Manteca
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Senior UX Designer
Various Tech & Health Platforms | [15 years]
•Expertise in human-centered design, accessibility, and visual communication.
•Collaborates cross-functionally to craft thoughtful, intuitive user experiences—
skills that translate into accessible and engaging public art.
•Brings a trained eye for layout, hierarchy, and interaction to large-scale visual
compositions.
SKILLS & MEDIUMS
•Primary Mediums: Oil, Watercolor, Gouache
•Specialties: Plein air landscapes, florals, urban-nature themes
•Design Tools: Figma, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
•Public Art Readiness: Colorfast material knowledge, composition for large
surfaces, visual storytelling, and community-driven design
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