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Council Chamber
Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568 www.dublin.ca.gov
Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Location: Peter W. Snyder City Council Chamber
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PRESENTATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, the public is permitted to address the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission on
non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record.
COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no
action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The
Commission may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to
report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may
contact the Recording Secretary’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item
on a future Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission agenda. The exceptions under which the
Commission MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are
contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for
approval by the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission with one single action. Members of
the audience, Staff or the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission who would like an item
removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair
to remove the item.
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4.1 Approval of September 11, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular
Meeting Minutes
The Commission will consider approving the September 11, 2025, Heritage and Cultural
Arts Commission Regular Meeting minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of September 11, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
Regular Meeting.
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Minutes of the September 11, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission Regular Meeting
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Wooden Barrel Temp Art Selection
The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider Wooden Barrel Art design
proposals and make a recommendation to the City Council for final artwork selection
and approval. During the open call to artists, 42 proposals were received from 20
individual artists.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review the proposals, consider, and recommend twelve design proposals to the City
Council for approval.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Artists' Design Proposals
7. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Brief information only reports from Commissioners and/or Staff, including committee
reports and reports by Commissioners related to meetings attended at City expense
(AB1234).
8. ADJOURNMENT
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section
202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal
rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-
related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650
at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly
resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent
with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolve any
doubt in favor of accessibility.
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Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and after
publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be posted on
the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings.
Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and
sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity,
diversity, and inclusion.
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STAFF REPORT
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
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Agenda Item 4.1
DATE: October 9, 2025
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:
Approval of September 11, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
Prepared by: Kim Bonato, Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will consider approving the September 11, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission Regular Meeting minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of September 11, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular
Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider approval of the minutes from the
September 11, 2025, Regular Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Minutes of the September 11, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular
Meeting
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MINUTES OF THE HERITAGE AND
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
REGULAR MEETING
September 11, 2025
A Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was held on Thursday,
September 11, 2025, at the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin,
CA 94568. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairperson Phillips.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Darren Phillips, Chairperson Present
Shweta Agrawal, Vice Chairperson Present
Jain Archana, Commissioner Present
Gina Gabriell, Commissioner Present
Timea Iharosi, Commissioner Present
Julia Tomtania, Commissioner Present
Victoria Liu, Commissioner Present *
*Commissioner Liu arrived at 7:02 PM.
2) PRESENTATIONS
2.1) Alameda County Fire Training Center Public Art Project
The Commission received a presentation from the Alameda County Arts Commission
regarding the public Art Project for the future Fire Training Center, located at 5053
Gleason Drive in Dublin and provided feedback.
3) PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Minniear provided public comment.
Brent Songey provided public comment.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1) Approved June 12, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes.
On a motion by Commissioner Tomtania, seconded by Vice Chairperson Agrawal, and
by a unanimous vote, the Commission adopted the Consent Calendar.
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Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
REGULAR MEETING
September 11, 2025
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Julia Tomtania, Commissioner
SECOND: Shweta Agrawal, Vice Chairperson
AYES:
Phillips, Agrawal, Archana, Gabriell, Iharosi, Tomtania, Liu
5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6) NEW BUSINESS – None.
7) STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Staff and Commissioners provided brief information-only reports.
8) ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Phillips adjourned the meeting at 7:46 PM.
Darren Phillips,
Chairperson
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
ATTEST:
Tyler Phillips
Parks & Community Services Manager
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STAFF REPORT
Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission
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Agenda Item 6.1
DATE: October 9, 2025
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:
Wooden Barrel Temp Art Selection
Prepared by: Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider Wooden Barrel Art design proposals
and make a recommendation to the City Council for final artwork selection and approval.
During the open call to artists, 42 proposals were received from 20 individual artists.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review the proposals, consider, and recommend twelve design proposals to the City Council
for approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of twelve wooden barrels, including artist payments and miscellaneous supplies, is
estimated at $8,500. This project is funded by the Public Art Fund and is included in the Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Budget.
DESCRIPTION:
Background
At its June 12, 2025, meeting, the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission reviewed three options
for the Temporary Art program. Wooden Barrel Art was identified and selected as the
temporary public art program that will be completed in Fiscal Year 2025-26 and will include the
painting of up to 12 wooden wine barrels. These wooden wine barrels provide an accessible
platform for local artists to showcase their creativity while reflecting the culture, values, and
history of Dublin.
The addition of artistic paintings on the wooden barrels will combine art and recreation,
promoting artistic appreciation at future St. Patrick’s Day and Splatter celebrations, where the
painted wooden barrels will be on display.
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2025 Wooden Barrel Temporary Art Program
Staff issued a Call for Artists on July 18, 2025, publicizing the opportunity through normal City
channels (website, social media, etc.), as well as via email to a list of interested artists, past
temporary project artists, registrants in the Cultural Arts Database, nearby cities with similar
temporary art programs, and the California Cultural Arts Council website. The deadline to
apply was September 8, 2025.
Design Proposals
Under the City’s current Public Art Master Plan, all public artworks must be produced by
professional artists or by a student artist under the direction of a professional artist. Student
artists may work under a visual arts mentor’s guidance, and student artists’ design proposals
must identify the professional artist by whom they are being mentored.
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 (Attachment 1). Each design proposal includes artist resumes, artist
statements, and the artist’s proposed visual design.
Selected artworks should also align with the City’s Values, which are a part of the adopted
Mission and Vision Statements, including safety, inclusivity, diversity, equality, and history.
Artwork must also be suitable for all ages.
The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider recommending up to 12 design
proposals to the City Council for final artwork selection and approval.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Commission Agenda was posted, and a copy was provided to the artists.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Artists’ Design Proposals
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mail: Henry Siu Heritage & Cultural Arts Coordinator
Phone: (925) 556-4509 Email:Henry.Siu@Dublin.ca.gov
Address: 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA. 94568
Wine Barrel Art Project
PROPOSAL COVERSHEET:
Dublin 2025 Temporary Art Project, Wine Barrel Art Installation
Proposals will not be accepted after Monday, September 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Please indicate experience level:
Professional Artist(s) Student Artist(s), working under supervision of Art Professional
Title:
Artist:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail Address: Website
Signature of Artist: Date:
Co-Artist, if applicable:
Signature of Co-Artist, if applicable: Date:
Supervising Art Professional, if applicable:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail Address: Website
Signature of Supervising Art Professional: Date:
Suhyun (Alice) Park
Dublin California 94568
www.aliceartstudio.com
Amy Wong
Sep 6th 2025
Sep 6th 2025
Suhyun (Alice) Park
Dublin California 94568
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www.aliceartstudio.com
Sep 6th 2025
Field of Harmony
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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 has worked as a children’s book illustrator in the
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:
- Children’s Book Illustrations (Farfaria Kids’ App)
- 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
Park and student artist Amy Wong. The design celebrates Dublin’s cultural heritage and
natural beauty through rolling vineyards, California poppies, grapevines, and modern
wind turbines rising above the hills. The wind turbines symbolize sustainability and the
City’s forward-looking spirit, blending with the natural landscape to create a vision of
balance and renewal. These elements come together as a “field of harmony,” representing
growth, diversity, and unity in the community. This mother-daughter collaboration
reflects Dublin’s mission of culture, arts, and music, while inviting viewers of all ages to
connect with the City’s history, its natural beauty, and its vibrant, diverse future.
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Design Rendering
Version 1 – Traditional Style: The first proposed design is painted in a traditional
illustrative style, featuring rolling vineyard landscapes, grapevines, California poppies,
and modern wind turbines rising above the hills. Hummingbirds add vitality and
symbolize harmony with nature. The curved composition is designed to flow naturally
with the barrel’s surface, creating a vibrant and cohesive scene. This version reflects a
classic fine art approach, emphasizing Dublin’s natural beauty and sustainability.
Version 2 – Iconic/Folk Art Style: The second proposed design takes a more iconic
folk-art approach. Each element such as wind turbines, grape clusters, poppies, grape
leaves, hummingbirds, stars, and bees is represented as a decorative motif arranged
between the metal bands of the barrel. This style highlights clarity and symbolism, with
each icon contributing to the theme Fields of Harmony. The simplified, colorful imagery
creates a joyful and accessible design that appeals to viewers of all ages.
(Version 1 – Traditional Style) (Version 2 – Iconic/Folk Art Style)
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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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Bio:
Beau Thomas is an artist from Morgan Hill, CA. He received his B.A. in Visual and Public Art
from California State University Monterey Bay in 2019 and his MFA in Art from Mills College in
2021. He was an Artist-in-Residence at the Monterey Regional Waste Management District
Fellowship in 2019 and currently lives and works in Oakland, CA.
Education:
Education:
M.F.A. in Studio Art from Mills College (2021)
B.A. in Visual & Public Arts from California State University Monterey Bay (2019)
Residencies:
2019 Monterey Regional Waste Management District Artist-in-Residence Fellowship, Visual and
Public Art Program at California State University Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
Exhibitions:
Exhibiting Artist, Feb. 14th 2018 - Museum of Art & History, Santa Cruz, Ca.
March 2018 – Site Specific 6 Exhibition at California State University Monterey Bay, Monterey
Bay, Seaside, Ca.
September 29th & 30th 2018 – Monterey County’s 28th Annual Artists Open Studio Tour, Visual
and Public Art Department, California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
2018, "2nd Annual Monterey County Studio Tour at East Garrison," In conjunction with
CSUMB's Visual & Public Art Dept. & Arts Habitat, East Garrison, CA
April 2019, Site Specific Seven Exhibition, Visual and Public Art Department, California State
University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
May 2019, Capstone Exhibition, Visual and Public Art Department, California State University,
Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
May 2019, Monterey Regional Waste Management District Artist-in- Residence Exhibition,
Marina, Ca.
November 2019, “Press Play” Exhibition, Mills College, Oakland, Ca.
December 2019, “The Offices of..” Exhibition, Visual and Public Art Department, California State
University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
February 2020, “S.O.S.” Exhibition, Mills College, Oakland, Ca.
Symposiums:
2018 Media Culture Symposium, Visual and Public Art Department, California State University,
Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
November 2019, “Artist Talk”, Visual and Public Art Department, California State University,
Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
October 2020, "Visiting Artist" Mills College, Oakland, Ca.
March 2021, "Artist Talk" Las Positas College, Ca
Press:
Oct 9, 2020 - Environmental Affairs Committee Newsletter
Aug 6, 2018 – Boston Voyager Article “Art & Life with Beau Thomas”
Nov 2017 – KSBW 8 interview - Salinas Art Intervention Project
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Project Title:
Starry Night Stories
Artist Statement & Concept:
Starry Night Stories reimagines the spirit of Van Gogh’s iconic Starry Night through the
lens of the City of Dublin’s vibrant culture, architecture, and musical energy. This
hand-painted barrel design merges the swirling skies and expressive brushwork of
Post-Impressionism with a dynamic and modern cityscape, bringing the harmony of art,
music, and community to life in a luminous, immersive style.
The concept centers around a dreamlike Dublin skyline under a sky filled with swirling
stars, crescent moons, and music notes. Flowing across the upper portion of the barrel,
the musical staff moves like a ribbon of sound through the night air, symbolizing the
heartbeat of the city—its rhythm, culture, and community. The result is a visual
symphony that transforms the barrel into both a celebration of classic art and a tribute to
Dublin’s living musical soul.
Design Description:
● The base of the barrel features a stylized Dublin cityscape including
landmark-inspired domes, bridges, and towers, painted in earthy ochres and
muted golds with Van Gogh’s signature impasto-inspired textures.
● The sky wraps around the top two-thirds of the barrel, rendered in swirling
shades of cobalt blue, midnight navy, and starlight yellow, echoing the aesthetic
of Starry Night.
● A musical staff stretches across the sky in undulating arcs, with large quarter
notes, treble clefs, and rests woven into the stars as though part of the cosmos
itself.
● Near the base rests a painted violin, symbolizing the roots of live performance
and the enduring presence of music in everyday life.
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● Every brushstroke will mimic the bold, expressive, and rhythmic linework of Van
Gogh’s style, creating a sense of motion and emotion.
Community Engagement Component:
To invite community interaction and reflection, the design includes:
● Hidden Note Challenge: Several small music notes will be subtly incorporated
into the stars and architecture, inviting viewers—especially children—to locate
them all in a visual scavenger hunt.
Materials:
● One City-supplied sealed wooden barrel
● Professional-grade outdoor acrylic paints
● Paintbrushes in a variety of sizes for texture replication and detail
● Waterproof black paint pens for fine outlines and music staff
● City-provided sealant (final protective coat)
Maintenance & Durability Plan:
All paints will be UV-resistant and waterproof, suitable for outdoor public display. The
surface will be properly prepped before painting, and the completed design will be
sealed thoroughly using the City’s provided protective sealant to ensure lasting vibrancy
and resistance to weather conditions.
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Why This Design?
Starry Night Stories bridges the worlds of fine art history and local identity, inviting
viewers to see their city in a new, poetic light. It transforms the familiar into the
magical—showing how music and culture rise from the streets and swirl among the
stars. By merging Van Gogh’s expressive visual language with Dublin’s civic pride and
musical heartbeat, this piece embodies the theme of Culture, Arts, and Music in a way
that is both timeless and uniquely local.
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Bio:
Beau Thomas is an artist from Morgan Hill, CA. He received his B.A. in Visual and Public Art
from California State University Monterey Bay in 2019 and his MFA in Art from Mills College in
2021. He was an Artist-in-Residence at the Monterey Regional Waste Management District
Fellowship in 2019 and currently lives and works in Oakland, CA.
Education:
Education:
M.F.A. in Studio Art from Mills College (2021)
B.A. in Visual & Public Arts from California State University Monterey Bay (2019)
Residencies:
2019 Monterey Regional Waste Management District Artist-in-Residence Fellowship, Visual and
Public Art Program at California State University Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
Exhibitions:
Exhibiting Artist, Feb. 14th 2018 - Museum of Art & History, Santa Cruz, Ca.
March 2018 – Site Specific 6 Exhibition at California State University Monterey Bay, Monterey
Bay, Seaside, Ca.
September 29th & 30th 2018 – Monterey County’s 28th Annual Artists Open Studio Tour, Visual
and Public Art Department, California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
2018, "2nd Annual Monterey County Studio Tour at East Garrison," In conjunction with
CSUMB's Visual & Public Art Dept. & Arts Habitat, East Garrison, CA
April 2019, Site Specific Seven Exhibition, Visual and Public Art Department, California State
University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
May 2019, Capstone Exhibition, Visual and Public Art Department, California State University,
Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
May 2019, Monterey Regional Waste Management District Artist-in- Residence Exhibition,
Marina, Ca.
November 2019, “Press Play” Exhibition, Mills College, Oakland, Ca.
December 2019, “The Offices of..” Exhibition, Visual and Public Art Department, California State
University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
February 2020, “S.O.S.” Exhibition, Mills College, Oakland, Ca.
Symposiums:
2018 Media Culture Symposium, Visual and Public Art Department, California State University,
Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
November 2019, “Artist Talk”, Visual and Public Art Department, California State University,
Monterey Bay, Seaside, Ca.
October 2020, "Visiting Artist" Mills College, Oakland, Ca.
March 2021, "Artist Talk" Las Positas College, Ca
Press:
Oct 9, 2020 - Environmental Affairs Committee Newsletter
Aug 6, 2018 – Boston Voyager Article “Art & Life with Beau Thomas”
Nov 2017 – KSBW 8 interview - Salinas Art Intervention Project
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Project Title:
Stained Glass Stories: The City Sings
Artist Statement & Concept:
"Stained Glass Stories: The City Sings" reimagines the City of Dublin as a radiant work
of art—its skyline and cultural landmarks portrayed in the timeless beauty of stained
glass. This temporary art piece will be painted onto a wooden barrel and transformed
into a glowing, mosaic-inspired celebration of city life and sound.
Using vivid color blocks outlined in bold black linework, the design draws inspiration
from traditional stained glass windows, but replaces saints and symbols with Dublin’s
cityscape, parks, and people, bringing the idea of civic pride and creativity to the
forefront. Flowing between and around the buildings are musical notes and staff lines,
transforming the scene into a song in motion—one that represents how the city pulses
with life, culture, and artistic expression.
This design connects directly to the City of Dublin’s theme of Culture, Arts, and Music,
blending all three into a singular visual melody. It invites residents and visitors alike to
reflect on how our environments, sounds, and shared spaces come together to tell the
story of a thriving community.
Design Description:
● The barrel will be painted in vertical panel-like segments, mimicking stained glass
windows, with a blend of amber, cobalt blue, emerald green, ruby red, violet, and
golden yellow to evoke light-filled panes.
● Each panel features a stylized rendering of a local landmark or scene—City Hall,
public art pieces, trees in the park, silhouettes of local performers, and
neighborhood rooftops.
● Musical notes and clefs rise and swirl through the panels, appearing to lift from
the city itself—as though the streets are humming, windows are singing, and the
rooftops are echoing melodies.
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● The entire design will be bordered in bold black outlines to give a leaded-glass
effect, emphasizing contrast and clarity.
● Small, subtle interactive elements (such as a hidden musical note scavenger
hunt) will be built into the design to encourage closer inspection and participation.
● City-supplied sealed wood barrel
● High-quality outdoor acrylic paints
● Waterproof black paint markers for detail linework
● Brushes in varied sizes for precision and blending
● City-provided sealant (final coat)
Maintenance & Durability Plan:
All paints will be lightfast and weather-resistant. The completed piece will be sealed
thoroughly using the City’s provided sealant to ensure color preservation, prevent fading
or peeling, and increase durability during outdoor display. All surfaces will be cleaned
and prepped prior to application to ensure proper adhesion and long-term performance.
Why This Design?
"Stained Glass Stories: The City Sings" honors both the physical beauty of Dublin and
the invisible soundscape of community life. Music and culture don’t just belong in
concert halls—they live in street corners, morning walks, schoolyards, and art displays
like this one. By fusing the architectural with the musical, this project invites the viewer
to imagine the city not just as something we see—but something we hear and feel.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mail: Henry Siu Heritage & Cultural Arts Coordinator
Phone: (925) 556-4509 Email:Henry.Siu@Dublin.ca.gov
Address: 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA. 94568
Wine Barrel Art Project
PROPOSAL COVERSHEET:
Dublin 2025 Temporary Art Project, Wine Barrel Art Installation
Proposals will not be accepted after Monday, September 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Please indicate experience level:
Professional Artist(s) Student Artist(s), working under supervision of Art Professional
Title:
Artist:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail Address: Website
Signature of Artist: Date:
Co-Artist, if applicable:
Signature of Co-Artist, if applicable: Date:
Supervising Art Professional, if applicable:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail Address: Website
Signature of Supervising Art Professional: Date:
Japanese Florals
Chih Chun Eroles
San Jose CA
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https://www.instagram.com/marierolesart/
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ARTIST QUALIFICATIONS:
Chih Chun Eroles
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https://www.instagram.com/marierolesart/
My name is Chih Chun Eroles and I am an emerging self-taught artist with an immense
passion to paint the beauty of life and emotions around us. In this current fast-paced
world, it is easy to rush and dismiss the beautiful miracles surrounding us every day.
My goal as a painter is to remind the audience that we are all valued and beautiful.
Therefore, I want to paint people, landscapes, and animals in the most realistic way
possible without altering anything. Most importantly, I hope to continue to improve to
paint for God and bring joy to people through my artwork. During my most difficult time,
it was God who helped me remain steadfast in faith as He taught me to paint and
provided me hope to continue persevering through the many storms of life. I couldn’t
have made it here without God and his love for me so it is my hope to paint art to instill
love, peace, and perseverance for others.
1 Corinthians 16:14 “Let everything you do be done in love.”
Storm Drainage Mural (2024)
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Lunar New Year Snake Temporary Mural (2025)
ARTIST STATEMENT:
In the realm of the ethereal, where art meets the divine, I find inspiration in the delicate
dance of Asian-style painting. My piece, adorned with magenta flowers against a
celestial gold background, embodies the essence of serenity and transcendence. The
flowers, like whispers of the divine, bloom with tender petals, as if kissed by the gentle
light of the heavens. The gold background shimmers like stardust, evoking the infinite
and the mysterious, a canvas upon which the beauty of the flowers is set free. In this
harmonious union of color and form, I invite the viewer to step into a realm of tranquility,
where the beauty of nature converges with the magic of the unknown
DESIGN:
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Design Renderings:
Our proposed design features a stunning 12x12 -inch acrylic painting on a wine barrel,
showcasing delicate magenta flowers against a luxurious gold background. The artwork
will be created using traditional Asian brush painting techniques, blending modern
materials with timeless methods.
Materials:
• High-quality acrylic paint in magenta and gold hues
• Specialized Asian-style brushes for intricate details and textures
• Wine barrel as canvas, providing a unique and rustic base for the artwork
Techniques:
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• Traditional Asian brush painting will be employed to capture the essence and
elegance of the flowers. This technique involves subtle brushstrokes, nuanced
color gradations, and a deep understanding of the natural world.
• Layering and blending of acrylic paints will add depth and dimension to the flowers,
while the gold background will be applied using a combination of smooth strokes
and textured brushwork to create a sense of luminosity.
Strategies:
• The painting process will begin with the flowers, carefully rendered in traditional
Asian style with attention to detail and expressiveness. The flowers will be painted
first to allow for the subtle nuances of the Asian brush technique to shine through.
• The gold background will be applied in a way that creates a sense of depth and
dimensionality, using layering and blending techniques to achieve a rich, jewel -
toned finish. The gold will serve as a regal backdrop, elevating the flowers and
imbuing the artwork with a sense of luxury and sophistication.
Installation Procedures:
• The artwork will be designed to fit the curvature of the wine barrel, with additional
flowers added to compensate for the full size of the barrel. The painting will be
carefully positioned to create a visually stunning composition that draws the
viewer's eye.
• The finished artwork will be a unique and eye-catching piece that combines
traditional Asian techniques with modern materials and a touch of luxury.
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CHRIS GRANILLO
.chrisgranilloart.com |
@ChrisGranilloArtPage @chrisgranilloart
ARTIST SUMMARY
Working across California for more than twenty years, I am a self-taught, Chicano fine and public artist whose work
centers capturing and honoring community resilience and ways of being. My application of surreal and abstract styles
reflects the struggles of everyday life as local communities interact with their environment. I am experienced working
with oil and acrylic paints on canvas, wood panels and large scale, and in making relief prints, etchings and sculpture.
SELECT COMMUNITY-BASED & PUBLICLY FUNDED PROJECTS
2025 “Octopus and Jelly Fish Interactive Crosswalk Murals” (1870 sq. ft.; in progress) San Francisco, CA
• Funded by Building 180, in collaboration with Friends of Ocean Beach Park
• Commissioned to create two interactive murals on crosswalks to reflect the unique character
and history of the Sunset and Ocean Beach and inaugurate the opening of the park
2025 “West Portal Community Beautification Murals” (680 sq. ft.; in progress) San Francisco, CA
• Funded by San Francisco StreetSmARTS program. Sponsored by District 7 Supervisor, in
collaboration with Greater West Portal Neighborhood Association
• Series of small and medium murals to add color, character and vibrancy to various locations
across West Portal, celebrating the long history of the community and encouraging youth
empowerment through reading and learning about the surrounding environment
2024 “Secret Garden” (5,500 sq. ft.) Emeryville, CA
• Funded by City of Emeryville, in collaboration with EmeryTech.
• Longest mural to generate awareness and interest in EmeryTech’s environmental conservation
and protection projects, and to uplift Emeryville as a leader in environmental stewardship
2024 “Abstract Memories of Monarchs” (park bench) Cathedral City, CA
• Funded by City of Cathedral City
• Mural on a park bench, inspired by my own memories of thousands of monarchs in migration
on my way to school as I walked through Ocotillo Park
2023 “Your Existence is Your Resistance” (420 sq. ft.) Santa Cruz, CA
• Funded by El Centro Chicanx Latinx Resource Center at UC Santa Cruz
• Student-initiated mural on stairs leading to the science building, celebrating and giving
LGBTQ+ BIPOC students on campus a sense of belonging and representation to STEM majors
2022 “Stairs of Equality: Si Se Puede” (480 sq. ft.) Santa Cruz, CA
• Funded by Oakes Center at UC Santa Cruz, in collaboration with muralist, Victor Cervantes
• Student legacy mural painted on the stairs leading to the Oakes Student Center, celebrating the
history and achievements of Latinx students at UCSC
2021 “You’re on Ohlone Land” (32 sq. ft.) Oakland, CA
• In collaboration with and funded by Restore Oakland.
• Created as a Land Acknowledgement by Restore Oakland, an organization working within the
local community to provide space to cultivate solidarity, restorative economics, and healing
justice in their neighborhoods
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CHRIS GRANILLO
| www.chrisgranilloart.com |
@ChrisGranilloArtPage @chrisgranilloart
2020 “Hands of Healing” (112 sq. ft.) Oakland, CA
• In collaboration w/ School of Thought, Dragon School, and Nano, Inc.
• Mural rendered in the trompe l'oeil realist style, to assert care for the community and the land
2020 “Angela Davis & Dolores Huerta” (150 sq. ft.) Oakland, CA
• Commissioned by A Taste of Denmark Bakery
• Mural celebrating Angela Davis and Dolores Huerta, leaders of the Chicano and Black Power
movements who have spent their lives fighting for justice and freedom.
2019 “Dance the Town” (72 sq. ft.) Oakland, CA
• Mural in collaboration with Gritty City Repertory Youth Theater
2018 “Black Lives Matter” (80 sq. ft.) Oakland, CA
• Mural in collaboration with Lukas Taproom
2015 “The Guardian/Flying In” (800 sq. ft.) San Francisco, CA
• Multi-media mural in collaboration with Clarion Alley
SELECT AWARDS
2025 San Francisco StreetSmARTS program San Francisco, CA
2024 Visual Arts Grant Recipient Emeryville, CA
2021 “Celebrating Essential Workers: The Backbone of our Community” Oakland, CA
Dia de Los Muertos 2022 Poster Contest, hosted by Unity Council
2020 “The Bee”, “The Butterfly” and “The Heron” Murals Oakland, CA
Utility Box Project Award
2018 San Leandro Utility Box Project Award San Leandro, CA
SELECT SOLO & GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025 “Skate”, 111 Minna Gallery San Francisco, CA
2024 “Wonderland SF Group Show”, Mirus Gallery San Francisco, CA
“Roots & Rituals”, San Pablo Community Center San Pablo, CA
2022 Paint the Void San Francisco, CA
2021 111 Minna Gallery San Francisco, CA
Eye and Hand Society San Francisco, CA
Rock Paper Scissors Gallery Oakland, CA
2020 Archer Gallery Oakland, CA
2019 Mae Macau Exhibition Macau, China
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Wine Barrel Art Project
PROPOSAL COVERSHEET:
Dublin 2025 Temporary Art Project, Wine Barrel Art Installation
Proposals will not be accepted after Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Please indicate experience level: X Professional Artist(s) □ Student Artist(s)
Title: Red Poppies, Dublin x California, What is Water
Artist: Cristina Edwards
Address:
City: Oakland, CA 94610
Phone:
E-mail:
Website: cristinaedwards.com
Signature of Artist: _____________________________________________ Date: __September 4, 2025__
ARTIST QUALIFICATIONS
Biography:
Cristina Edwards is an emerging muralist and public artist based in Oakland, CA. She has led and
contributed to public mural projects for the City of Dublin and the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural Heritage
District in San Francisco, centering community narratives and cultural preservation. Her work blends
visual art, ecology, and identity, drawing from her Filipina heritage and background in environmental
fieldwork. Cristina also works as a teaching artist, guiding youth and adults through creative practices
rooted in healing and transformation. You can see her full CV here: cristinaedwards.com/external.
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SELECTED PUBLIC ART PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
Tic Tac Toe
17 x 21' Mural for the City of Dublin, Dublin, CA. February
2025
Larger images: https://cristinaedwards.com/painting
Nothing's Impossible
17 x 21' Mural for the City of Dublin, Dublin, CA. February
2025
Larger images: https://cristinaedwards.com/painting
Ang Lipi Ni Lapu Lapu
90 x 25' Mural, San Francisco, CA. October 2024
Larger images: https://cristinaedwards.com/painting
ARTIST STATEMENT
My proposed wine barrel designs are vibrant, watercolor-inspired pieces that aim to spark joy and
curiosity in public spaces. Drawing from floral and organic forms with layered color, each piece is meant
to feel fluid, alive, and approachable, inviting the public to pause and engage. Influenced by my
background in mural work, ecology, and community art, these designs celebrate movement, connection,
and the shared experience of place. Through this project, I hope to create artwork that feels both
grounded and uplifting within Dublin’s public landscape.
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DESIGN 1: Red Poppies
Bold red poppies bloom across the barrel in a striking, high-contrast design. The design blends graphic
stripes with watercolor brushwork for a modern and organic effect. Proposed materials: Acrylic paint.
Techniques: priming, painting, and sealing. Strategies: Use of outdoor, light-fast paints.
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DESIGN 2: Dublin x California
This design features golden California poppies on a bed of soft green clovers, merging Dublin’s clover
motifs with the CA state flower. The palette is warm and inviting, with delicate lines and layered
watercolor washes. Proposed materials: Acrylic paint. Techniques: priming, painting, and sealing.
Strategies: Use of outdoor, light-fast paints.
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DESIGN 3: What is Water
Inspired by the spontaneity of watercolor, this abstract design features fluid splashes of vibrant color
flowing across the barrel’s curves. The piece is energetic and playful, meant to evoke creativity and
movement. Proposed materials: Acrylic paint. Techniques: priming, painting, and sealing. Strategies: Use
of outdoor, light-fast paints.
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EKATERINA BAZLAKOVA
Artist, Art Teacher
Languages
- Russian (native)
Portfolio: artbazlakova.com - German (proficient)
Instagram: @artbazlakova - English (advanced)
Status: Green Card Holder
Objective
A passionate, life-long artist and art educator with 40+ years of experience in the
creative field. My paintings can be found in private collections all across the
globe: Russia, Germany, Israel, the USA, France and Finland. I have a lot of
experience in creating unique aesthetic compositions. All my works are unique
and the themes vary from realism to social art and dreamy fantasies.
Career Summary Self employed Artist and Art Teacher
Produced a collection of 40 pictures depicting local nature “California dreams”
-Established Bay-Area based artist (2021)
-Created about 40 pictures in 5 years (2019-2024)
-Designed an award winning Utility Box Art for local community
-Completed utility box murals in Dublin (2020, 2022, and 2023)
-Designed an award winning book box art for Little Free Library in Dublin 2023
-Completed decorating book box for Little Free Library in Dublin 2023
-Publication in book “East Bay Artists 2022” by ArtPush org
-Solo Show Exhibition “California Dreaming” in San Ramon City Hall Gallery
(January-February 2023)
-Designed two award winning storm drain arts for Dublin (Alamo Creek Park)
-Completed decorating two murals for Storm Drain Art Program in Dublin-2024
-7 artworks were chosen for Alameda Utility Box and Banners Art Program- 2024
- My art banners have been installed along Lewelling Boulevard in San Lorenzo
- 3 of my artworks were purchased by Alameda County Arts Commission for
Artwork Purchase Program (2024)
- My art utility boxes have been installed in Castro Valley(2025)
-Created and taught unique educational program in Moscow State Youth Art
Center (1979-2018)
-Teaching master classes in Aran’s Art Studio (acrylic painting in Castro Valley)
-Teaching master classes in my home art studio(acrylic painting in Castro Valley)
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Skills: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, ink, pastel, linocat, batik
Recent Exhibitions
California Dreaming Danville, CA Sept 2020
Village Theater Art Gallery
Affordable Art Show JCO’s Arthaus Los Gatos, CA Nov 2020
Splatter Festival Dublin, CA Sept 2021
Scary Art Show FCO Gallery Dublin, CA Oct 2021
Music Art Festival Peninsula Sunnyvale, CA Sept 2022
Artwalk in CV MarketPlace Castro-Valley CA April-Sept 2022
Solo Show “California Dreaming” San Ramon, CA January-
San Ramon City Hall Art Gallery February 2023
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Fine Arts and educational training
Moscow State Art Academy 1976-1980 Art Teaching children and adults
Castro Valley Adult School 2020- 2024 English Second Language
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TITLE AND ARTIST’S STATEMENT FOR DUBLIN Wine Barrel Art
Project by: artist Ekaterina Bazlakova
I am Ekaterina Bazlakova, an established Bay Area artist. I’m excited to
participate in this unique project. I like to do artworks for the city of Dublin!
Now, I want to present to you my two new designs for this project.
I called my first artwork “Purple Vineyard in Dublin”. I painted the grape
harvest at sunset. The main idea of this art work is to show a specific
beauty of local nature. I was inspired by Vincent van Gogh painting, but I
painted it in my own contemporary style. In the sunset beams, California
vineyards turned purple. Sunset sky is different shades of yellow and
orange; grape leaves vary from red to green, bunches of grapes are
contrasting violet. Grape pickers work at sunset, when it is no longer hot. In
the background is a vinery, and behind it are blue hills with windmills. It is a
Dublin dreamscape. I painted my design using acrylic in a unique
decorative style. I also used gold color and gold mica flake to create a
greater effect from the setting sun.
My second design title is “Sounds Of Jazz”. I chose this theme
because the USA is the birthplace of jazz. A female-saxophonist plays a
jazz melody; a girl and boy dance to her music in spotlight beams. The
music notes are part composition as a decorative ornament. I created a
unique vibrant art work using bright complimentary colors with acrylic.
I was thrilled to paint my designs. Thanks for this opportunity.
I will be happy to paint my “Purple Vineyard in Dublin” and “Sounds of
Jazz” on wine barrels for Dublin if chosen.
You can see my art on my website: www.artbazlakova.com
And in my Instagram: @artbazlakova
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Artist Statement
This artwork is a bold and whimsical centerpiece inspired by the jubilant spirit of festivals. The design
features a pair of expressive, hand-drawn faces, each adorned with intricate, colorful patterns that
evoke a sense of folk art and celebration. The piece is crafted to be a fun and engaging photo
opportunity, encouraging festival-goers to interact with the art and share in its creative and playful
energy.
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Artist Statement
My proposed artwork draws inspiration from the whimsical and fantastical world of classic folklore
and music poster art. The design uses vibrant, high-contrast colors and bold, graphic line work to
create a dynamic and eye-catching piece. The significance lies in its ability to celebrate creative
expression and unique storytelling, presenting a fantastical scene that is both imaginative and energetic
—perfect for the lively spirit of the Splatter Festival. The Leprechaun depicts the Irish heritage of the
City o Dublin.
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Jayashree Sadasivan — Curriculum Vitae
Commissions and Programs :
2024- Global Roots Mural Mosaic Art Project , for America's Nature 's
Adventure Mural Global mural unveiled on April 21,2025 at Durant,
Oklahoma.
2023- Commission "The Great Box Cover-up!", Solo Artist , City of
Sunnyvale, California.
2023 -Commission " Pet Art Project " Group Art Project in collaboration
with Sunnyvale Art Club,Sunnyvale, California.
2022- Commission " Sunnyvale Sister City Group Art Project Phase 2" in
collaboration with Members at the Iizuka Art group, Japan (Reverse Iizuka
Group Art Project ) and Sunnyvale Art Club, Sunnyvale ,California .
2021 - Art Box Project SJ Phantom Galleries/ Two Fish Design, San
Jose,California — Commissioned to paint the utility art box in the SUN
Neighborhood area in San Jose,California Location of the Art Box- East
Reed Street and South 5th Street, San Jose,CA. Solo Artist.
2021- Commission- " Sunnyvale Sister City Group Art Project Phase 1" in
collaboration with Members at the Iizuka Art group, Japan and
Sunnyvale Art Club, Sunnyvale ,California.
2020- Several Group Art Projects in collaboration with Sunnyvale Art
Club,Sunnyvale,California such as --The Jigsaw Canvas Collage group
Art project” , “ Balconies as seen during the pandemic “ and Big Draw
Art event projects.
Publications:
Illustrated the book " Sally's Heart", which won the Prestige Award at the
2024 Regal Summit Book Award under Teaching category July 2024
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Artwork published on the Cover of Silicon Valley Open Studios Artist
Directory February 2024
Ann Kullberg's Colored Pencil (CP) Hidden Treasures Volume 8 October
2023
Children's Activity Page Illustration published in the bUneke's Young
Explorers Magazine Vol 1 -No 1- Issue 1 2022
Illustration published in the Children's Activity Page in the bUneke's
Speciality Magazine Vol 1 -No 3- Issue 3 bUneke Brevard Magazine 2022
Ann Kullberg’s Colored Pencil (CP) Hidden Treasures Volume 6.
September 2020
Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) To the Point Magazine June
2020
Colored Pencil Magazine June 2019
Ann Kullberg’s Color Magazine May 2019
Ann Kullberg’s CP Hidden Treasures Volume 5 April 2019
Ann Kullberg’s Color 20 Year Celebration book — January 2019
Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) To the Point Magazine June
2018
Ann Kullberg’s CP Hidden Treasures Volume 4 - December 2017
Awards:
2025
People’s choice Award for “Golden Goddess of the Garden” Colored
pencil artwork organized by the Colored Pencil Society of America DC 210
San Jose chapter (Member Exhibition) at the San Ramon City Hall
Gallery,San Ramon, California. June 2025.
3rd Prize at the Fremont Art Association Artist of the Month Award for
“ Her Stillness,Her Spark” — May 2025.
Juried into the Olive Hyde Art Guild Members show biennial exhibition
held at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery in Fremont. March 27 to May 24,2025
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2nd Prize at the Fremont Art Association Artist of the Month Award for "In
Love with Velocity" -- Feb 2025
2024
Best Artwork under People's Choice Awards for Airavata- The Celestial
Elephant by Sheridan Prize for Art
1st Prize Award under Digital Art Category at the International Art and
Poetry Competition Organized by the Snow Leopard Conservancy, Sep
2024
Prestige Award at the Regal Summit Book Awards under Teaching
Category for the book that I illustrated "Sally's Heart"
July 2024
2022
3rd Prize in Monthly Art Competition , Sunnyvale Art Club , June 2022
2021
Artist of the Year Award — Sunnyvale Art Club
2nd Prize in Monthly Art Competition , Sunnyvale Art Club , November
1st Prize in Monthly Art Competition , Sunnyvale Art Club , October
1st Prize in Monthly Art Competition , Sunnyvale Art Club , July
1st Prize in Monthly Art Competition , Sunnyvale Art Club , June
3rd Prize in Monthly Art Competition , Sunnyvale Art Club , January
2020
1st Prize in Monthly Art Competition , Sunnyvale Art Club, September
2nd Prize in Monthly Art Competition Sunnyvale Art Club , July
2019
1st Prize in Monthly Art Competition , Sunnyvale Art Club, March
2017
3rd Prize in Sunnyvale Public Library Art Juried Show, Sunnyvale Art
Club, June
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2015
Mobile Digital Art Global Winner hosted by Mobile Art Academy at the
Palo Alto Art Center,Palo Alto,California — September
Honorable Mention hosted by Mobile Art Academy's Halloween Art Show ,
November.
2014
Mobile Digital Art Global Winner hosted by Mobile Art Academy at the
Pacific Art League Palo Alto,California — September
3rd Prize in Sunnyvale Public Library Art Juried Show, Sunnyvale Art
Club, June
1984 to 1990
1St Prize at the Camilin All India Art Show Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Education:
Foothill College , Los Altos Hills,CA- Certificate of Achievement in
Graphics and Interactive Design, 58.0 Units, 2018-2020.
Sir M.V.I.T, Bangalore ,India - Bachelors in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering.
Group Exhibitions:
Member Exhibition organized by the Color Pencil Society of America
(CPSA) District chapter DC 210 San Jose Chapter at the San Ramon city
hall gallery, San Ramon,CA.
Juried into the Olive Hyde Art Guild Members show biennial exhibition held
at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery in Fremont. March 27 to May 24,2025
Silicon Valley Open Studios, Maker Nexus , Sunnyvale,California 2024
Colored Pencil Society of America District Chapter DC 210 Juried Art
Show, Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton, California 2023.
Sunnyvale Art Club Library Art Juried Show , Sunnyvale ,California
2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2017,2019,2021,2022.
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Sunnyvale Art Club’s Library Art Show, Sunnyvale ,California 2018,2022.
Mobile Art Global Show and Summit , Palo Alto Art Center, Palo
Alto,California 2015.
Sunnyvale Art Gallery Holiday Show, Sunnyvale ,California
2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015.
Mobile Art Global Show and Summit,Pacific Art League ,Palo Alto,
California 2014.
Sunnyvale Art Gallery Jigsaw Canvas Art Show,Sunnyvale ,California
2014.
Sunnyvale Art Gallery Miniature Art Show, Sunnyvale , California 2012.
Portfolio of Past artwork-
My website: https://sites.google.com/view/jaysartndesign
Please visit my website link for all my utility art boxes that I have painted
as a solo artist. Thank you.
Photos of some samples of my past Utility art boxes:
Title- A Celebration of the Children in the Neighborhood !
Location - Homestead Road at Belleville Way,
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Please see my website link for more collaborative art projects that I
painted. Thank you.
Reverse Iizuka Art Project Phase 2— The Project unveiling happened on
Nov 24,2022 at
Sunnyvale Sister
City--Iizuka , Japan
I participated in the blind
reference art project with
blocks of one reference
photo of the Fremont High
School located in
Sunnyvale,California. Artist's
at Sunnyvale Art Club collaborated with sister city Iizuka ,Japan to complete their second phase of
collaborative art project.
The main aim of this art project is to bring the two cultures in friendship and promote goodwill.
Details of my artwork -- I used a combination of my Acrylic paints and artist quality Colored pencils as a
part of my painting process. I went with a whimsical style and added in a few birds for extra interest to this
art piece.
This group art installation will be a permanent exhibit at the City Hall located at Iizuka, Japan.
See Video on how I created my artwork.
See unveiling video at Iizuka, Japan
Title: My Tribute to Cecil the Lion
Location - E Reed Street and S 5th Street San Jose,CA
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Artist Name- Jayashree Sadasivan— Artist Portfolio.
My artworks along with Annotated Descriptions
1) Title- A Celebration of the Children in the Neighborhood !
Medium - Acrylics — Water based Exterior Outdoor Paint
Date- June and July 2023
Location - Homestead Road at Belleville Way, Sunnyvale , California
Solo Artist
Description - The theme that I choose to paint for my utility art box project is A Celebration
of people around the community where this utility art box is located more specifically aimed
at our younger audiences. This project was Commissioned by the City of Sunnyvale as a part
of the Great Art Box Cover Up -Phase 2 Art Project.
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2) Title- My Tribute to Cecil the Lion
Medium - Acrylics — Water based Exterior Outdoor Paint
Date- Oct-December 2021
Location - E Reed Street and S 5th Street San Jose,CA
Solo Artist,See Video
Description - The theme that I choose for my utility box is “My tribute to Cecil the lion. Cecil
may not be alive today but the lion is definitely roaring at the SUN neighborhood in San Jose .
The requirement of this project was to paint a lion like the SUN to reflect the SUN
Neighborhood in a style that is contemporary yet whimsical. This was Commissioned by Art
Box Project SJ Phantom Galleries/Two Fish Design studio.
During the Shelter- in-place times I collaborated with Artists in Sunnyvale Art Club and
painted several group art installations/mural art projects. Below are some of my collaborative
mural artworks.
3) Reverse Iizuka Art Project Phase 2— The Project unveiling happened on Nov 24,2022 at
Sunnyvale Sister City--Iizuka , Japan
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Please Note: Left photo: Is the Group art project, Right photo -- Is my
Artwork in the above group art project. My artwork is located at the third
row fourth column in the group art project.
I participated in the blind reference art project with blocks of one
reference photo of the Fremont High School located in
Sunnyvale,California. Artists at Sunnyvale Art Club collaborated with
sister city Iizuka ,Japan to complete their second phase of collaborative
art project.
The main aim of this art project is to bring the two cultures in friendship
and promote goodwill.
Details of my artwork -- I used a combination of my Acrylic paints and
artist quality Colored pencils as a part of my painting process. I went with
a whimsical style and added in a few birds for extra interest to this art
piece.
This group art installation will be a permanent exhibit at the City Hall
located at Iizuka, Japan.
See Video on how I created my artwork.
See unveiling video at Iizuka, Japan
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More recent artworks: Please visit my website for checking out my style of artwork
“In Love with Velocity” , Acrylics on Canvas.
Created for Global Mural Mosaic Art Project
Art created for the Mouse Free Marion art
project for the World Albatross day 2025
“Blooming from the Ashes” , Colored pencils
on hot press watercolor paper— Art project
created for LA fire victims
“A Little Red Hero” , Colored pencils on hot
press watercolor paper—Art created for
personal enjoyment.
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Jayashree Sadasivan- Proposed Design
Artist Statement:
My Artwork Title- Rhythms of Our Roots
Tagline: Where tradition and sound grow together
This work is a celebration of rhythm, identity, and collective spirit. At its heart, the shamrock
leaves—echoing the city’s emblem—stand as symbols of resilience, growth, and shared roots.
Flowing through them are musical notes and piano keys, representing the pulse of human
expression that transcends boundaries. Surrounding this symphony, Warli-style figures dance
and drum in unison, honoring ancient traditions that still echo in our modern lives.
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In merging contemporary symbols with indigenous art forms, this piece becomes a powerful
statement: music is not just sound—it is memory, movement, and resistance. It is how we
celebrate and how we come together. This artwork is a call to remember that in every city,
every culture, and every drumbeat, there is a story that must be heard.
List of Materials that will be used to paint the wine barrel:
1)Prepping the wine barrel: Will wipe and clean the wine barrel with “ Simple Green All
Purpose Cleaner” to remove any old mold or mildew.
2)Adding primer/gesso: Once dry I will add 2 coats of Acrylic based primer such as the
Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer
3) Transfer the Design: Once dry, I will then add 2 coats of white gesso as this allows me to
seamlessly transfer my designs onto the barrel using a pencil. I will make sure that my designs
fit the barrel proportionately.
4) Painting-For the paints I will be using a combination of Nova Color Artists Acrylic paints and
exterior acrylic paint. I may also use (sparingly off course ) liqutex acrylic paint for some minor
details/shading. The color palette is in my sketch above.
5) If required/needed I will paint a solid coat of colors inside the barrel in coordinating colors.
Otherwise I plan to leave it unpainted.
6) Outline- For some of the finer details, I plan on using POSCA paint markers.
7)Will sign my name with date using one of the paint markers.
8) Sealant- I will use 2 coats of the sealant provided by the city to seal the artwork on the
barrel.
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Artist bio
Kelsey Rae is a contemporary artist whose work explores the intersections of nature,
spirit, and human connection through vibrant color and layered symbolism. Her art has
been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums internationally, including the San
Francisco Museum of Modern Art, where she was honored with the prestigious Hung
Liu Award.
A recipient of both the Murphy Award and the Cadogan Scholarship, Kelsey’s practice
has been recognized for its depth, originality, and ability to merge storytelling with visual
poetry. Her work continues to travel globally, resonating with audiences from Europe to
North America, and has become a touchstone for those seeking art that both heals and
inspires.
Beyond her exhibitions, Kelsey is deeply committed to creating art that nurtures
community and celebrates the beauty of shared human experience.
Artist Resume
Education:
Mills College, Oakland, CA [2020-2022] Masters in Fine Art
California State University Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA [2018-2020] Bachelor's in visual
& Public Art
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA [2016-2018] Associates in Early Childhood
Education
Awards/Exhibitions:
California Seltzer Art Fair, 2024, 2025
A Brief History of the Future" The 2024 documentary
Tree House Art Show, 2024
Rebels and Renegades festival, 2024
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Caliroots Festival, 2023
Finalist for Headlands center for the Arts, 2022
Recipient of the 2022 Hung Liu Award, 2022
Bay Area Student Shorts Film Festival, Moraga, 2022
Bedford Gallery, If A Tree Falls: Art of the Boundary Oak, Walnut Creek, 2021
Public Art Mural, Gilroy, 2021
Public Art Mural, Oakland, 2021
Murphy and Cadogan Award and Exhibition, SOMArts San Francisco, 2021
Public Art Commission, Dublin, 2021
Dublin Arts Collective Exhibition, Dublin, 2021
Apex Art Juror, New York 2021
CAMFABY GLAMFA Exhibition, Los Angeles 2021
MFA Chronicles podcast 2021
Remote Red Carpet with Cristian Siriano, Manhattan, 2020
Environmental Affairs Committee (EAC) Newsletter, Monterey 2020
SF Museum of Craft and Design. Exhibition "Cultural Quilt" San Francisco 2020
Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Exhibition "Who Are You" Sebastopol California 2020
SF Museum of Craft and Design. Exhibition "Let's Face It" San Francisco 2020
Artist-In-Residency Program, Monterey California 2019-2020
Curator and artist for pop up exhibition “The Offices of’’ Seaside California 2019
Salinas Chinatown Intervention, Salinas California 2019
Site Seven, California State University Monterey Bay, 2019
Sculpture as Art Fashion Show, California State University Monterey Bay, 2019
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Site Six, California State University Monterey Bay, 2018
Symposium, California State University Monterey Bay, 2018
Artist statement
“Guided by the Sun, Nurtured by the Moon”
This artwork represents the deep, unbreakable bond between mother and child through
the eternal dance of the sun and moon. The sun, symbolizing the mother, radiates
warmth, life, and guidance, illuminating the path forward with unwavering strength. The
moon, symbolizing the daughter, reflects that light with grace and serenity, offering
balance, reflection, and gentle renewal. Together, they embody the cycle of growth,
nurturing, and harmony.
Drawing inspiration from Mother Nature and the Dublin, California landscape, the design
will weave vibrant earth tones, local wildflowers, and organic ivy patterns into the
imagery, grounding the celestial figures in the beauty of the natural world. The sun and
moon will be painted as interwoven faces, tenderly leaning into one another,
symbolizing unity and interdependence.
Just as the sun and moon rely on each other—day and night in perfect rhythm—so too
do mother and child. This balance is the essence of life: growth cannot thrive without
both warmth and reflection, and love cannot flourish without both strength and
tenderness. The artwork invites the community to see themselves within this cosmic
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relationship, celebrating motherhood, childhood, and the cycles of nature that connect
us all.
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Artist bio
Kelsey Rae is a contemporary artist whose work explores the intersections of nature,
spirit, and human connection through vibrant color and layered symbolism. Her art has
been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums internationally, including the San
Francisco Museum of Modern Art, where she was honored with the prestigious Hung
Liu Award.
A recipient of both the Murphy Award and the Cadogan Scholarship, Kelsey’s practice
has been recognized for its depth, originality, and ability to merge storytelling with visual
poetry. Her work continues to travel globally, resonating with audiences from Europe to
North America, and has become a touchstone for those seeking art that both heals and
inspires.
Beyond her exhibitions, Kelsey is deeply committed to creating art that nurtures
community and celebrates the beauty of shared human experience.
Artist Resume
Education:
Mills College, Oakland, CA [2020-2022] Masters in Fine Art
California State University Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA [2018-2020] Bachelor's in visual
& Public Art
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA [2016-2018] Associates in Early Childhood
Education
Awards/Exhibitions:
California Seltzer Art Fair, 2024, 2025
A Brief History of the Future" The 2024 documentary
Tree House Art Show, 2024
Rebels and Renegades festival, 2024
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Caliroots Festival, 2023
Finalist for Headlands center for the Arts, 2022
Recipient of the 2022 Hung Liu Award, 2022
Bay Area Student Shorts Film Festival, Moraga, 2022
Bedford Gallery, If A Tree Falls: Art of the Boundary Oak, Walnut Creek, 2021
Public Art Mural, Gilroy, 2021
Public Art Mural, Oakland, 2021
Murphy and Cadogan Award and Exhibition, SOMArts San Francisco, 2021
Public Art Commission, Dublin, 2021
Dublin Arts Collective Exhibition, Dublin, 2021
Apex Art Juror, New York 2021
CAMFABY GLAMFA Exhibition, Los Angeles 2021
MFA Chronicles podcast 2021
Remote Red Carpet with Cristian Siriano, Manhattan, 2020
Environmental Affairs Committee (EAC) Newsletter, Monterey 2020
SF Museum of Craft and Design. Exhibition "Cultural Quilt" San Francisco 2020
Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Exhibition "Who Are You" Sebastopol California 2020
SF Museum of Craft and Design. Exhibition "Let's Face It" San Francisco 2020
Artist-In-Residency Program, Monterey California 2019-2020
Curator and artist for pop up exhibition “The Offices of’’ Seaside California 2019
Salinas Chinatown Intervention, Salinas California 2019
Site Seven, California State University Monterey Bay, 2019
Sculpture as Art Fashion Show, California State University Monterey Bay, 2019
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Site Six, California State University Monterey Bay, 2018
Symposium, California State University Monterey Bay, 2018
Artist statement
“Rooted in Love: A Mother’s Dream”
As a mother and professional artist, my proposed design for the Dublin barrel beautification
project is a deeply personal visual narrative that honors the beauty of motherhood and the
landscape of Dublin, California. Titled "Rooted in Love: A Mother’s Dream," my concept blends
symbolic imagery of nature, growth, and feminine strength to create a heartfelt, engaging, and
uplifting piece for the community.
The barrel will feature a flowing scene inspired by Dublin’s natural beauty—rolling hills, golden
grasses, and the ever-changing skies—interwoven with organic forms representing motherhood:
soft silhouettes of mothers and children, blooming flowers symbolic of fertility and growth, and
motifs of hands creating and holding. This design reflects my own journey—how becoming a
mother in Dublin gave me the courage to pursue my dreams without fear, to create life while
continuing to create art.
My intention is to inspire connection, courage, and reflection among those who encounter this
piece. By combining bold and gentle color palettes—earth tones with vibrant accents—I hope to
reflect both the serenity and strength of motherhood. The design invites the viewer to walk
around the barrel, discovering different stages of a mother’s journey with each angle: wonder,
exhaustion, joy, and rebirth.
The visual story is accessible yet layered, encouraging patrons of all ages and backgrounds to
connect with it—whether as parents, artists, dreamers, or residents who call Dublin home.
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LISA LONG
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2023 De Young Open 2023 De Young Museum, San Francisco, CA
2022 - 2023 12th Annual International Art Competition Church History Museum, Salt
Lake City, UT
2018 - 2021 Enduring Ideals: Roosevelt, Rockwell, and the Four Freedoms, Four
Freedoms Re-Imagined Traveling Exhibit: Roosevelt House, New York, NY/Henry Ford
Museum, Dearborn, MI/The George Washington University Textile Museum,
Washington, D.C./Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA
2018 Solo Show Saratoga Library, Saratoga, CA
2017 How Did I Get Here?HERE Gallery, Provo, UT
2017 Sketchbook West Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2017 Boundaries and Balance ACCI Gallery, Berkeley, CA
2017 Tim Burton: Stay Peculiar Joy Factory Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2016 Caution May Be Hot Long Weekend Gallery, Oakland, CA
2016 Hayward Arts Council Open Juried Show John O’Lague Galleria,
Hayward, CA
2016 Left Coast Annual Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA
PUBLIC ART
2023 We All Live Here, painted utility box for the city of Dublin, CA
2023 My Life in France, artwork painted on bench for Bound for Books project,
Danville, CA
2022 Topographic Poppies,artwork painted on picture large picture from for
Picture This project, Danville, CA
2020-2022 In a Sea of Plastic and Ode to Sustainable Fishing (two separate
pieces), artwork painted on Sea Lion Statues for Sea Lions in San Francisco,
under the direction of The Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco, CA
2020 Rise Up float design for the Tournament of Roses Parade, City of
Burbank CA
2020 Make a Joyful Noise painted Adirondack chair for the city of Dublin, CA
2019 Hayward, CA Public Library Permanent Collection (eight pieces of
artwork)
2018 Magical Garden Gateway, artwork painted on glass walls dividing children’s
section of the library in Mountain View, CA
2017 History Unites Us, painted utility box for the city of Dublin, CA
LISA LONG www.LisaLongArt.com 8755 Wicklow Court, Dublin, CA 94568 LisaLongArt@gmail.com 925-640-4531
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Project Overview
We propose to create a barrel design titled Connections, an abstract yet emotionally resonant
artwork inspired by the bonds between parent and child. The piece will combine bold,
high-contrast abstract forms—which research shows help stimulate infant visual
development—with gentle, universal imagery of connection, such as silhouettes of parent
and child hands, figures, and faces.
The artwork will be designed to feel both visually engaging for young children and aesthetically
refined for adult viewers, creating an inclusive piece that invites families to pause, explore, and
share a moment together.
Concept & Inspiration
Studies in early childhood development show that babies are especially responsive to bold,
high-contrast visuals—particularly in black, white, and primary colors. This design will use these
contrasts as a foundation, weaving in layered textures, color accents, and abstract patterns to
create visual depth for all ages.
Interspersed within the abstract shapes will be subtle figurative elements—gentle outlines of
parents holding children, side profiles of shared laughter, and hands reaching for one
another—symbolizing care, security, and belonging.
The goal is to make an artwork that:
● Captures a baby’s attention.
● Engages children with playful patterns and bright shapes.
● Speaks to adults through emotional resonance and aesthetic quality.
● Reflects Dublin’s commitment to community, diversity, and connection.
Design Elements
● Base Color Palette: Strong contrasts of black and white, accented with bold primary
colors (red, yellow, blue) for visual stimulation.
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● Abstract Composition: Geometric and organic shapes layered in a rhythmic pattern,
encouraging exploration from multiple angles.
● Subtle Silhouettes: Parent-and-child imagery softly embedded in the design, visible
upon closer inspection.
● Engagement Feature: Elements that “unfold” visually as viewers move around the
barrel, making the experience interactive.
Site-Specific Appeal
Connections would be ideal for installation in a family-friendly public space such as near a park,
library, or community gathering area. It will serve as a visual landmark for families, a
conversation starter, and a photo-friendly location for parents and children alike.
Execution & Materials
● Materials Provided: New unfinished oak wine barrel from the City of Dublin.
● Artist-Provided Materials:
1. Exterior-grade acrylic paints for durability and vibrancy.
2. Brushes, masking tape for clean geometric lines, and sponges for textural
effects.
● Sealant: City-provided sealant applied by the artist after painting.
Community Engagement & Impact
Connections invites viewers of all ages to interact with the artwork—babies drawn to the bold
contrasts, children captivated by patterns, and adults touched by the universal imagery of love
and family. Its layered approach allows for multiple interpretations and encourages repeat visits
to notice new details.
Final Statement
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Through Connections, we hope to celebrate the beauty of family bonds in a way that is visually
exciting for the youngest members of the community, while still offering artistic sophistication
that resonates with all ages. This project will stand as a joyful, inclusive, and thought-provoking
addition to Dublin’s public art collection.
Artist Bio – Neil Edward Thomas
Neil Edward Thomas is a seasoned artist and educator with over three decades of experience
inspiring creativity in the classroom and beyond. Having served as an art teacher in Walnut
Creek and San Jose for more than 30 years, Neil has dedicated his career to nurturing artistic
talent, fostering creative problem-solving, and introducing students to the transformative power
of the visual arts.
As a professional artist, Neil specializes in large-scale murals and intricate wood carvings,
bringing both bold vision and meticulous craftsmanship to his work. His artistic style is rooted in
storytelling, with a focus on creating pieces that engage communities, enliven public spaces,
and invite viewers to connect on a deeper level.
For this project, Neil will collaborate with his granddaughter, Maevry Moon Thomas, guiding her
through the process of designing, executing, and completing a public art installation. This
partnership reflects Neil’s commitment to passing on artistic skills, instilling professional work
habits, and sharing his passion for community-based art with the next generation. Together, they
aim to create a work that is both visually compelling and educational, blending Neil’s expertise
with Maevry’s emerging creative voice.
Artist Bio – Maevry Moon Thomas
Maevry Moon Thomas is an emerging young artist with a deep curiosity for creative expression
and a passion for learning new artistic techniques. Inspired by her family’s strong connection to
the arts, Maevry is eager to explore the process of creating public art that resonates with
community members.
This project marks her first collaboration with her grandfather, professional artist and educator
Neil Edward Thomas, who will mentor her through each step of the design and execution
process. Maevry brings a fresh perspective, imaginative ideas, and an openness to
experimentation, while learning professional skills that will serve her as she continues to grow
as an artist. Together, they aim to create an artwork that blends the wisdom of experience with
the excitement of new discovery.
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Project Overview:
For this project, I propose transforming one of the City’s new unfinished oak wine barrels into a
luminous, moon-themed art piece titled Lunar Reflections. The design will be inspired by the
serene beauty of the moon and its symbolic ties to cycles, connection, and reflection. This
theme aligns with Dublin’s welcoming atmosphere by creating a visually captivating piece that
invites viewers to pause, engage, and immerse themselves in an imaginative, celestial
experience.
Concept & Inspiration:
The moon has been a source of inspiration for cultures worldwide—symbolizing unity across
distance, shared wonder, and the natural rhythms of life. My design will incorporate soft
gradients of deep navy, midnight blue, and silver-white, creating the illusion of moonlight glowing
against a darkened sky. Hand-painted lunar phases will encircle the barrel, creating a
360-degree story that changes as viewers walk around it.
Small, subtle details—such as tiny constellations, crater textures, and iridescent paint
highlights—will invite patrons to come closer, encouraging interaction and discovery. This tactile
and visual engagement will make the barrel a memorable feature for both residents and visitors.
Design Elements:
● Base Color: Deep midnight blue background with subtle star-like speckles.
● Primary Feature: A large, full moon prominently displayed on one side, painted with
detailed crater textures using layered whites, grays, and silvers.
● Secondary Features: Moon phases wrapping around the barrel in a continuous cycle.
● Accents: Iridescent paint for select star clusters and highlights, catching light at different
angles.
● Texture Work: Slight raised textures for moon craters to add a tactile element for
engagement.
Site-Specific Appeal:
Whether placed downtown, near a park, or by a cultural gathering space, Lunar Reflections will
create a serene yet intriguing presence. Its night-sky imagery will encourage passersby to stop,
take photos, and reflect—fostering a sense of wonder and connection in Dublin’s community
spaces.
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Execution & Materials:
● Materials Provided: New unfinished oak wine barrel from the City of Dublin.
● Artist-Provided Materials:
1. High-quality exterior acrylic paints suitable for wood surfaces.
2. Brushes, sponges, and fine-detail tools.
3. Iridescent and metallic acrylic accents.
4. Wood stain (for parts of the design that may integrate the natural grain).
● Sealant: City-provided sealant will be applied by the artist after painting.
● Process:
1. Sand and prepare the wood surface for optimal paint adhesion.
2. Apply base coat and background gradients.
3. Layer moon and phase designs using detailed hand-painting techniques.
4. Add constellations and metallic highlights.
5. Apply City-provided sealant for weather resistance and longevity.
Community Engagement & Impact:
The moon is a universal symbol that resonates across cultures and generations. Lunar
Reflections will inspire curiosity, spark conversations, and become a photo-worthy landmark.
The tactile textures and interactive nature of walking around to view each moon phase
encourage deeper engagement and exploration.
Final Statement:
With Lunar Reflections, I aim to bring a touch of the night sky to Dublin’s streets—creating an
inviting, whimsical, and meaningful public art piece. The project will transform a functional barrel
into a celestial landmark, enhancing the city’s visual landscape and encouraging residents to
see the familiar in a new light.
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Artist Bio – Neil Edward Thomas
Neil Edward Thomas is a seasoned artist and educator with over three decades of experience
inspiring creativity in the classroom and beyond. Having served as an art teacher in Walnut
Creek and San Jose for more than 30 years, Neil has dedicated his career to nurturing artistic
talent, fostering creative problem-solving, and introducing students to the transformative power
of the visual arts.
As a professional artist, Neil specializes in large-scale murals and intricate wood carvings,
bringing both bold vision and meticulous craftsmanship to his work. His artistic style is rooted in
storytelling, with a focus on creating pieces that engage communities, enliven public spaces,
and invite viewers to connect on a deeper level.
For this project, Neil will collaborate with his granddaughter, Maevry Moon Thomas, guiding her
through the process of designing, executing, and completing a public art installation. This
partnership reflects Neil’s commitment to passing on artistic skills, instilling professional work
habits, and sharing his passion for community-based art with the next generation. Together, they
aim to create a work that is both visually compelling and educational, blending Neil’s expertise
with Maevry’s emerging creative voice.
Artist Bio – Maevry Moon Thomas
Maevry Moon Thomas is an emerging young artist with a deep curiosity for creative expression
and a passion for learning new artistic techniques. Inspired by her family’s strong connection to
the arts, Maevry is eager to explore the process of creating public art that resonates with
community members.
This project marks her first collaboration with her grandfather, professional artist and educator
Neil Edward Thomas, who will mentor her through each step of the design and execution
process. Maevry brings a fresh perspective, imaginative ideas, and an openness to
experimentation, while learning professional skills that will serve her as she continues to grow
as an artist. Together, they aim to create an artwork that blends the wisdom of experience with
the excitement of new discovery.
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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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Artist Qualifications:
Nan is a local artist specializing in printmaking and a member of the Dublin Art Collective.
She actively participates in DAC exhibitions, including the WELLNESS Art Show at the John
Muir Auxiliary Gallery and the Monochrome Artwork exhibition in Dublin. In addition to
exhibiting locally, she also shares and sells her prints through both exhibitions and online
platforms.
With a background in oil painting and watercolor, Nan ultimately discovered her passion in
printmaking. Her work is distinguished by the powerful use of black-and-white contrasts,
creating bold visual effects and refined artistic expression. Beyond her own practice, she is
dedicated to arts education, teaching children’s painting classes at local Chinese schools.
Artist Statement：
This design draws inspiration from traditional Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, reimagined
in the form of a wine barrel. The imagery of a small bird perched gracefully on bamboo
evokes peace and harmony with nature. The bamboo is a long-standing symbol of integrity
and strength in Chinese art. The red seal adds a personal touch that references calligraphy
and painting traditions.
The work is like a dialogue between East and West, tradition and modernity.
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Materials and Techniques
● Surface: New unfinished oak wine barrels (provided by the City).
● Medium: Outdoor acrylic paints.
● Technique: Freehand drawing, geometric composition, and layering of bold colors
with brush application.
● Sealant: City-provided protective sealant for weather resistance and durability.
Dimensions and Scale
● Barrel height: 35–37 inches.
● Belly diameter: 28 inches.
● Head diameter: 24 inches.
● Capacity: 59 gallons (225 liters).
● Weight: approx. 125 lbs.
Installation Strategy
● Two to three coats of acrylic paint will be applied for vibrancy and longevity.
● The design will be sealed with the provided weatherproof sealant to protect against
sunlight, moisture, and outdoor conditions.
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Artist Qualifications:
Nan is a local artist specializing in printmaking and a member of the Dublin Art Collective.
She actively participates in DAC exhibitions, including the WELLNESS Art Show at the John
Muir Auxiliary Gallery and the Monochrome Artwork exhibition in Dublin. In addition to
exhibiting locally, she also shares and sells her prints through both exhibitions and online
platforms.
With a background in oil painting and watercolor, Nan ultimately discovered her passion in
printmaking. Her work is distinguished by the powerful use of black-and-white contrasts,
creating bold visual effects and refined artistic expression. Beyond her own practice, she is
dedicated to arts education, teaching children’s painting classes at local Chinese schools.
Artist Statement：
My proposed design highlights the intersection of culture, art, and community. The central
figure, a woman raising a glass of wine, symbolizes celebration, cheer, and human
connection. Inspired by the strong lines and bold shapes of modernist and Cubist art, I used
bright, saturated colors to create an inviting, energetic atmosphere that reflects the vibrancy
of festivals and public gatherings.
I want the barrel to serve not just as an object, but as a symbol of connection—where art,
music, and community converge to celebrate the spirit of the City.
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Materials and Techniques
● Surface: New unfinished oak wine barrels (provided by the City).
● Medium: Outdoor acrylic paints.
● Technique: Freehand drawing, geometric composition, and layering of bold colors
with brush application.
● Sealant: City-provided protective sealant for weather resistance and durability.
Dimensions and Scale
● Barrel height: 35–37 inches.
● Belly diameter: 28 inches.
● Head diameter: 24 inches.
● Capacity: 59 gallons (225 liters).
● Weight: approx. 125 lbs.
Installation Strategy
● Two to three coats of acrylic paint will be applied for vibrancy and longevity.
● The design will be sealed with the provided weatherproof sealant to protect against
sunlight, moisture, and outdoor conditions.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mail: Henry Siu Heritage & Cultural Arts Coordinator
Phone: (925) 556-4509 Email:Henry.Siu@Dublin.ca.gov
Address: 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA. 94568
Wine Barrel Art Project
PROPOSAL COVERSHEET:
Dublin 2025 Temporary Art Project, Wine Barrel Art Installation
Proposals will not be accepted after Monday, September 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Please indicate experience level:
Professional Artist(s) Student Artist(s), working under supervision of Art Professional
Title:
Artist:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail Address: Website
Signature of Artist: Date:
Co-Artist, if applicable:
Signature of Co-Artist, if applicable: Date:
Supervising Art Professional, if applicable:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail Address: Website
Signature of Supervising Art Professional: Date:
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Rekha Joshi
Livermore CA 94550
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09/08/2025
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Rekha Joshi – Artist Biography
Rekha Joshi is a watercolor and mixed media artist whose work bridges cultural storytelling,
emotional nuance, and technical precision. Born and trained in India, she holds a Master of Fine
Arts from the University of Mumbai and brings decades of experience as an artist and educator
to her practice.
Rekha’s artistic journey is rooted in her love for watercolor—a medium she uses to explore
themes of nature, heritage, and human connection. Her compositions are known for their fluidity,
layered meaning, and vibrant detail. She has contributed to numerous public art initiatives across
the East Bay, transforming everyday spaces into immersive visual experiences.
Her public art contributions include:
• Castro Valley Utility Box & Banner Program (2024–2025): Commissioned by the
Alameda County Arts Commission, Rekha’s watercolor and acrylic designs will adorn
utility boxes and streetlight banners along Castro Valley Boulevard, celebrating
community and nature.
• Bound For Books – Book Bench Project, Danville (2023): As one of ten selected
artists, she painted a fiberglass bench shaped like an open book, inspired by literary
themes. The bench was displayed downtown and later auctioned to support future art
programs.
• San Ramon Art & Wind Festival (2015): Rekha exhibited Chinese kite-inspired
watercolor paintings, adding cultural depth to the festival’s international celebration of
wind and flight.
• “Picture This” Public Art Project – Dublin, CA (2022): Her painted frame titled
Beauty of the Tri-Valley was installed at Dublin Heritage Park and Museums as part of a
regional initiative to promote scenic and cultural landmarks through interactive art.
• Livermore Art Association Spring Art Show (2023): Rekha was honored with a
Livermore City Award at the LAA’s largest annual exhibition, held at the Bothwell Arts
Center. Her winning piece was recognized for its artistic excellence and contribution to
the local arts community.
• Stage Design & Cultural Installations: Rekha has created large-scale stage decorations
and thematic installations for organizations such as Brahan Maharashtra Mandal (BMM)
and Hindu Sangam, blending mixed media and traditional motifs to celebrate Indian
cultural events.
Beyond public art, Rekha is deeply committed to arts education and community engagement.
She has taught art classes for children and adults and is an active board member of the California
Water Color association (CWA) and prior was a board member of Pleasanton Art League and
Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council(PCAC). Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions
and continues to enrich the visual landscape of the Tri-Valley region.
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To explore her portfolio, visit on Instagram @rekha.joshi_art view her gallery on the Livermore
Art association website.
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PROPOSAL:
Dublin 2025, Wine Barrel Art Project - Music
Rhonda Chase
Professional Artist
Address:
City: Pleasanton State: CA Zip: 94566
Phone:
E-mail Address:
Website: https://www.rhondachasedesign.com
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Statement:
Dublin 2025 - Wine Barrel Art
Rhonda Chase
My favorite art projects are public art because they bring optimistic
messaging and joy to communities. And arts and culture is a theme that
hits very close to home, as I am deeply intrenched in the Bay Area visual art
world and my son is an opera singer. My family cares deeply about visual
art and music, so I’ve chosen these two subjects for my barrel art.
Qualifications:
I have extensive experience as a graphic designer, fine artist and illustrator. I’ve had
dozens of corporate and municipal clients and have done hundreds of design and
illustration projects. Over the last few years I’ve been pursuing more gallery showings
and public art work. I’ve recently completed projects for Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton,
San Ramon, Danville, and Livermore. I was the San Ramon Art & Wind Featured Artist
(2024) and did a 6 piece public art project for the Alameda County Arts Commision.
I’ve completed these projects for the City of Dublin over the last few years:
Utility Box Art - Fallon Road
Utility Box Art - Central Parkway
Reclaimed Wood art Sculpture - City Hall
Reclaimed Wood art Sculpture - Senior Center
Little Library Art - Storybook Design
Storm Drain Sidewalk Murals (2) - Wells Middle School
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Rhonda Chase
Resume Excerpt
PUBLIC ART
City of Dublin, City of Pleasanton, City of San Ramon, City of Livermore, City of Danville
GRAPHIC DESIGN & FINE ART
2009-Present
Rhonda Chase Design, Pleasanton - Mixed Media Artist, Jewelry Designer, Digital Artist
• Exhibit paintings, digital art, handmade jewelry, resin, and ceramics in galleries,
art shows, and online
• Develop concepts, designs, and artwork for 2-D and 3-D, large-scale and small-scale commissions
• Create award-winning, unique and compelling works by combining graphic design and fine art
Awards include Wire Sculpture, Grand Prize, and Alameda County Fair, Best in Show
• Provide pro bono graphic design for local art organizations and other non-profit organizations
• Maintain online multimedia storefronts, including Amazon Handmade, Etsy, Redbubble,
and Fine Art America
• Teach art classes and workshops for adults and children in painting, jewelry making, and
how to teach art
• Photograph and write award-winning art tutorials on a wide variety of media
• Write posts, tutorials, and articles for art sites and companies including Jewelry Tools
and IntoResin
1998-Present
Rhonda Chase Design, Pleasanton - Freelance Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Project Manager
• Produced graphic design and printed materials for corporate clients such as Intel, Adobe,
and Wells Fargo
• Managed creative process of all design and collateral, including brochures, catalogs, annual
reports, corporate identity packages, digital illustration, POP, logos, and posters
• Developed identity rollout for Old Republic Home Mortgage and educational materials
for Resources for Youth
• Provided reduced rate design for non-profit organizations such as Resolve, and the
Go Green Initiative
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhondachasedesign/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/artchick500/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RChaseDesign
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhondachasedesign1
Instructables: http://www.instructables.com/member/Rhonda+Chase+Design/
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PROPOSAL:
Dublin 2025, Wine Barrel Art Project - Wet Paint
Rhonda Chase
Professional Artist
Address:
City: Pleasanton State: CA Zip: 94566
Phone:
E-mail Address:
Website: https://www.rhondachasedesign.com
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Statement:
Dublin 2025 - Wine Barrel Art
Rhonda Chase
My favorite art projects are public art because they bring optimistic
messaging and joy to communities. And arts and culture is a theme that
hits very close to home, as I am deeply intrenched in the Bay Area visual art
world and my son is an opera singer. My family cares deeply about visual
art and music, so I’ve chosen these two subjects for my barrel art.
Qualifications:
I have extensive experience as a graphic designer, fine artist and illustrator. I’ve had
dozens of corporate and municipal clients and have done hundreds of design and
illustration projects. Over the last few years I’ve been pursuing more gallery showings
and public art work. I’ve recently completed projects for Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton,
San Ramon, Danville, and Livermore. I was the San Ramon Art & Wind Featured Artist
(2024) and did a 6 piece public art project for the Alameda County Arts Commision.
I’ve completed these projects for the City of Dublin over the last few years:
Utility Box Art - Fallon Road
Utility Box Art - Central Parkway
Reclaimed Wood art Sculpture - City Hall
Reclaimed Wood art Sculpture - Senior Center
Little Library Art - Storybook Design
Storm Drain Sidewalk Murals (2) - Wells Middle School
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Rhonda Chase
Resume Excerpt
PUBLIC ART
City of Dublin, City of Pleasanton, City of San Ramon, City of Livermore, City of Danville
GRAPHIC DESIGN & FINE ART
2009-Present
Rhonda Chase Design, Pleasanton - Mixed Media Artist, Jewelry Designer, Digital Artist
• Exhibit paintings, digital art, handmade jewelry, resin, and ceramics in galleries,
art shows, and online
• Develop concepts, designs, and artwork for 2-D and 3-D, large-scale and small-scale commissions
• Create award-winning, unique and compelling works by combining graphic design and fine art
Awards include Wire Sculpture, Grand Prize, and Alameda County Fair, Best in Show
• Provide pro bono graphic design for local art organizations and other non-profit organizations
• Maintain online multimedia storefronts, including Amazon Handmade, Etsy, Redbubble,
and Fine Art America
• Teach art classes and workshops for adults and children in painting, jewelry making, and
how to teach art
• Photograph and write award-winning art tutorials on a wide variety of media
• Write posts, tutorials, and articles for art sites and companies including Jewelry Tools
and IntoResin
1998-Present
Rhonda Chase Design, Pleasanton - Freelance Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Project Manager
• Produced graphic design and printed materials for corporate clients such as Intel, Adobe,
and Wells Fargo
• Managed creative process of all design and collateral, including brochures, catalogs, annual
reports, corporate identity packages, digital illustration, POP, logos, and posters
• Developed identity rollout for Old Republic Home Mortgage and educational materials
for Resources for Youth
• Provided reduced rate design for non-profit organizations such as Resolve, and the
Go Green Initiative
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhondachasedesign/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/artchick500/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RChaseDesign
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhondachasedesign1
Instructables: http://www.instructables.com/member/Rhonda+Chase+Design/
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mail: Henry Siu Heritage & Cultural Arts Coordinator
Phone: (925) 556-4509 Email:Henry.Siu@Dublin.ca.gov
Address: 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA. 94568
Wine Barrel Art Project
PROPOSAL COVERSHEET:
Dublin 2025 Temporary Art Project, Wine Barrel Art Installation
Proposals will not be accepted after Monday, September 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Please indicate experience level:
o Professional Artist(s) o Student Artist(s), working under supervision of Art Professional
Title:
Artist:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail Address: Website
Signature of Artist: Date:
Co-Artist, if applicable:
Signature of Co-Artist, if applicable: Date:
Supervising Art Professional, if applicable:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail Address: Website
Signature of Supervising Art Professional: Date:
x
Joy of Life
Rob Corder
Danville
s robcorder.com
CA 94526
Aug 2, 2025
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SWATI RASTOGI IG @swatirastogi.arts Ph#
From the time I remember, art has always been more than a passion for me, in fact almost a way of life,
driving me to a formal education that included my Bachelors of Fine Arts and Masters in History of Arts from
India. My art is a combination of Fine Arts and Crafts and I have developed a style which involves my
culture, traditions, aesthetics, emotions and intellect. I am also a proficient henna artist who proudly
reflects her inspirations from India and has taken it to every medium from hands to canvas to walls to
streets. My works are noted for elegance and attention to detail and my soul is highly influenced by folk and
tribal arts of India - motifs from these reflect consistently in my art. I paint mandalas, abstract nature
themes with patterns and textures, a proficient henna artist, and much more.
Being an artist of Indian origin who now lives in Dublin CA, I hope my works will reflect and resonate with
the South Asian diaspora living in the city of Dublin and the Tri Valley. Over a period of time, I have observed
and been a part of some of the public art opportunities. There is no doubt about Dublin being one of the
most livable places and who wouldn’t like to have their Art in the city I have been living in for almost 6 years
now.
My contributions to the art scene in Jersey City were recognized by one and all and can be evidenced by the
fact that I was awarded a citation by the mayor himself. Some of my major works include painting a couple
of murals at arguably one of the most prominent Indian chain restaurants in New Jersey, a restaurant in
New York city, painting the streets of downtown Jersey City for one of the biggest LGBTQ Pride festivals for
two consecutive years, painting several storm drains (in Jersey City) and several public art projects in the Bay
area. Besides the above, there are numerous other examples of commissioned art works and murals that I
have done. My works provide a different dimension that would reflect the Indian diaspora on a deeper and
larger scale and would also resonate with everyone else.
As much as I enjoy a gallery art show, I enjoy doing public art and engaging with the community where I see
people curious about the art piece and that does fulfill me as an artist.
The art scene of Dublin is mushrooming and the community is getting bigger. It is my pleasure to be a part
of this growing city and contribute my art towards building its vibrant art scene.
A few of my Public Art experiences are listed below-
1. Utility Box, Palo Alto and Dublin CA
2. Mural in Los Altos CA
3. Murals in restaurants, homes and yoga studios, NJ, NY and CA
3. Wine Barrells, Livermore CA
4. Adirondack Chair, Dublin CA
5. ‘Picture This’ Life size picture frames, San Ramon, Dublin and Danville CA
6. Catch basins (storm drains) in Jersey City NJ
7. Pride art for LGBTQ festival, Jersey City NJ
8. Storefront Window art, Danville CA
9. Group show, Oakland CA
10. Group shows TVAST
11. Citation from the Mayor of Jersey City for my contributions in arts and community of JC
12. Several Art markets in Jersey City
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Temporary Art Project, Dublin Wine Barrel
Proposal “Kiss Me I’m Irish”
Lead Artist: Vanessa Thomas
September 8, 2025
b. Artist Qualifications:
Lead Artist: Vanessa Thomas
Temporary Public Art Installation Experience:
• October 2022, “Bookworms” Dublin Free Little Library project
• June 2022, Picture This Tri-Valley – 3 Giant Painted Frames in Dublin, Danville and San
Ramon namely “Inclusive Hearts, Succulent Life and Bee Happy”
• January 2022, “Lawn Display – We Are Dublin” co-artist with Sawsan Wolski
• December 2020 “Festive Dublin” Dublin California Santa Drive-Thru Signage. Theme
“Festive Wild Turkey” letter L.
• November 2020 “See My Humanity” Dublin California Sign Card for Justice, Tri-Valley for
Black Lives
• October 2020 “Where to from here” Public Art Signage, Art Walk Livermore, California.
Theme “Enlightenment”
• March 2020 “A Chair to Remember” Adirondack Chair, Dublin, California Theme” Of
Poppies and Pollinators”
• September 2018 “"Selfie Station - Chairing is Caring", Splatter Festival Dublin, California.
Themed chairs were available as interactive art pieces so children could touch and
engage with the art. The chairs included "Flora and Flyers" representing flora and
pollinators, "The Last Straw", dealing with plastic contamination of the oceans, "The
Moot Point" addressing the topic of meat consumption and air pollution and "Molecular
Me" highlighting the importance of understanding how our bodies work at a
microscopic level including our chromosomes.
c. Artist Statement:
This fun, nature-inspired design combines a touch of humor with two well-known
sayings. The first, “Kiss me, I’m Irish,” refers to the tradition of kissing the Blarney Stone
in Ireland to gain the legendary gift of eloquence and persuasion as well as celebrating
the City of Dublin’s connection to immigrants from the region. The second, “You’ve got
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to kiss a lot of frogs before you meet the handsome prince,” was inscribed on a gift from
my cousin in my youth and has always stayed with me. While often used in the context
of dating, the metaphor can be applied more broadly to any situation where persistence
is needed. The saying is a modern interpretation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, "The
Frog Prince".
The upside-down frog at the center of this piece playfully nods to the unusual position
people find themselves in while leaning back to kiss the Blarney Stone. By blending
these two ideas, the artwork celebrates nature, storytelling, and the often-humorous
paths we take in search of connection, transformation, and a little bit of magic.
d. Design:
Title: “Kiss Me I’m Irish” by Vanessa Thomas
Proposed Materials:
1. Sealer, Acrylic paint, Protective coating
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e. Cost Estimate:
Assembly, paint, labor and transportation $500
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Vanessa Lee Thomas
ARTIST STATEMENT
Vanessa Lee Thomas produces Fine Art Floral Photographic artworks. Her work invites
viewers to experience mindful moments of calm and gratitude with a series of vibrant
floral images and sometimes feminist/ societal justice commentary, produced with
varied photographic digital processing techniques. These vivid and moving pieces are
gentle reminders of the simple pleasures and joy that communing with nature brings.
Vanessa is an award-winning, published Floral Photographer, TEDx Speaker and Owner
of Fables Flora LLC, originally from South Africa but now based in Dublin California
where she Co-Founded the Dublin Arts Collective. She has authored a children’s picture
book “Days of the Week With Joa Jerboa” aimed at children with dyscalculia and has
participated in exhibitions in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Upon identifying a gap in the reporting of arts related news pertaining to the City of
Dublin, Vanessa initiated a project, with the encouragement of the City of Dublin
Heritage and Arts Commission, to create a platform where the community could
engage with visual artists and highlight local artists, arts events and projects. After
eventually teaming up with F.CO. Gallery Owner Sawsan Wolski and former Dublin Arts
Foundation President, Claudia McCormick, the three founded the Dublin Arts Collective
(DAC) nonprofit. The DAC is entirely volunteer-run and operates to support local
artistic endeavor.
A self-taught photographic artist, Vanessa uses the medium of photography to create a
dialogue between nature and the human experience. Her creations include digital
artworks focusing on subject matter drawn from current societal trends and nature
with all its rich and vibrant hues.
Uplifting encouragement based on her mantra “Think. Act. Persevere.” is at the core of
her work and she wholeheartedly subscribes to the idea that life is #BetterWithFlowers
“Some buds never flower, if we are fortunate enough to bloom, we should do so with all
the enthusiasm and vigor we can muster.” Vanessa Lee Thomas
FablesandFlora.com
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Temporary Art Project, Dublin Wine Barrel
Proposal “Not That Droid…”
Lead Artist: Vanessa Thomas
September 8, 2025
b. Artist Qualifications:
Lead Artist: Vanessa Thomas
Temporary Public Art Installation Experience:
• October 2022, “Bookworms” Dublin Free Little Library project
• June 2022, Picture This Tri-Valley – 3 Giant Painted Frames in Dublin, Danville and San
Ramon namely “Inclusive Hearts, Succulent Life and Bee Happy”
• January 2022, “Lawn Display – We Are Dublin” co-artist with Sawsan Wolski
• December 2020 “Festive Dublin” Dublin California Santa Drive-Thru Signage. Theme
“Festive Wild Turkey” letter L.
• November 2020 “See My Humanity” Dublin California Sign Card for Justice, Tri-Valley for
Black Lives
• October 2020 “Where to from here” Public Art Signage, Art Walk Livermore, California.
Theme “Enlightenment”
• March 2020 “A Chair to Remember” Adirondack Chair, Dublin, California Theme” Of
Poppies and Pollinators”
• September 2018 “"Selfie Station - Chairing is Caring", Splatter Festival Dublin, California.
Themed chairs were available as interactive art pieces so children could touch and
engage with the art. The chairs included "Flora and Flyers" representing flora and
pollinators, "The Last Straw", dealing with plastic contamination of the oceans, "The
Moot Point" addressing the topic of meat consumption and air pollution and "Molecular
Me" highlighting the importance of understanding how our bodies work at a
microscopic level including our chromosomes.
c. Artist Statement:
Not That Droid is a playful exploration of tradition and technology, blending the timeless
art of winemaking with the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. This piece
brings together two seemingly unrelated worlds: the heritage of wine barrels, symbolic
of craftsmanship and community, and the modern fascination with AI-driven robots.
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The title pays homage to my favorite science fiction saga, Star Wars, referencing the
iconic line, “These are not the droids you’re looking for.” In this work, the “droid” is
reimagined not as a humanoid machine, but as a whimsical creation shaped like a wine
barrel. This design playfully suggests that robots don’t always need to resemble
humans—they can reflect the objects and traditions we already know and love.
By imagining a robot that could function as both refrigerator and bartender, Not That
Droid sparks conversation about innovation, tradition, and the way technology can be
integrated into everyday life. It invites viewers to reflect on how our past and future
intersect and to consider how we might reimagine the tools and technologies that serve
our communities.
d. Design:
Title: “Not That Droid…” by Vanessa Thomas
Proposed Materials:
1. Sealer, Acrylic paint, Protective coating
2. Recycled metal objects
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e. Cost Estimate:
Assembly, paint, labor and transportation $500
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Vanessa Lee Thomas
ARTIST STATEMENT
Vanessa Lee Thomas produces Fine Art Floral Photographic artworks. Her work invites
viewers to experience mindful moments of calm and gratitude with a series of vibrant
floral images and sometimes feminist/ societal justice commentary, produced with
varied photographic digital processing techniques. These vivid and moving pieces are
gentle reminders of the simple pleasures and joy that communing with nature brings.
Vanessa is an award-winning, published Floral Photographer, TEDx Speaker and Owner
of Fables Flora LLC, originally from South Africa but now based in Dublin California
where she Co-Founded the Dublin Arts Collective. She has authored a children’s picture
book “Days of the Week With Joa Jerboa” aimed at children with dyscalculia and has
participated in exhibitions in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Upon identifying a gap in the reporting of arts related news pertaining to the City of
Dublin, Vanessa initiated a project, with the encouragement of the City of Dublin
Heritage and Arts Commission, to create a platform where the community could
engage with visual artists and highlight local artists, arts events and projects. After
eventually teaming up with F.CO. Gallery Owner Sawsan Wolski and former Dublin Arts
Foundation President, Claudia McCormick, the three founded the Dublin Arts Collective
(DAC) nonprofit. The DAC is entirely volunteer-run and operates to support local
artistic endeavor.
A self-taught photographic artist, Vanessa uses the medium of photography to create a
dialogue between nature and the human experience. Her creations include digital
artworks focusing on subject matter drawn from current societal trends and nature
with all its rich and vibrant hues.
Uplifting encouragement based on her mantra “Think. Act. Persevere.” is at the core of
her work and she wholeheartedly subscribes to the idea that life is #BetterWithFlowers
“Some buds never flower, if we are fortunate enough to bloom, we should do so with all
the enthusiasm and vigor we can muster.” Vanessa Lee Thomas
FablesandFlora.com
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Artist Statement
California is known for its poppies. The beautiful hills of Dublin sometimes have poppies
which is such a pleasure to look at when we are driving. The poppies look so happy,
carefree and resilient. They just bloom every year without us planting them. They are
wild, they are beautiful and vibrant. That is why Reva and I choose to paint poppies in
the barrel.
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Artist Statement- Tree of Life
Dublin stands for diversity, and where else can we see it, but in our schools where all
the children from different social and ethnic backgrounds , gender play and study
together. This tree stands for diversity where each flower stands for each school in
Dublin.
The picture attachment I have in an example of what we propose to paint. The flowers
will be a little larger and each branch will name a school in Dublin.
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Artist Statement- Tree of Life
Dublin stands for diversity, and where else can we see it, but in our schools where all
the children from different social and ethnic backgrounds , gender play and study
together. This tree stands for diversity where each flower stands for each school in
Dublin.
The picture attachment I have in an example of what we propose to paint. The flowers
will be a little larger and each branch will name a school in Dublin.
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Artist Qualification:
Vidhi Gupta
I have a bachelors in electronics engineering and have studied actuarial science. I am a
self-taught artist. I specialize in whimsical, imaginative compositions and nature
drawings that often reflect curiosity and storytelling.
I strive to create art that invites viewers into a space of wonder, serenity and creativity.
I had my first solo exhibition this year
( https://www.facebook.com/citysanramon/photos/this-saturday-322-meet-self-taught-arti
st-vidhi-gupta-from-300-500-pm-at-the-san/954963846791384/?_rdr ). I also teach art
as a hobby and volunteer in Dublin library every month with my daughter Reva for the
program ABC to Drawing
( https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6745234c74596c3600496b1e ).
Reva Gupta
Reva is sophomore in Dublin High and has won multiple awards for her art work various
events including Alameda County fair and Zone 7 water
( https://www.zone7water.com/post/tri-valley-water-conservation-art-contest ). She is the
teen lead for the program ABC to Drawing
( https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6745234c74596c3600496b in the dublin
library and also volunteers to teach art and craft to members of 4H Club- Alameda
Chapter.
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Biography of Supervising Art Professional and Students
Supervising Art Professional: Dr. Nidhi L. Sharda
Dr. Nidhi L. Sharda is a distinguished Visual Art and Design Educator and Researcher, serving
as the Founder & Creative Director of Kalaa Art & Design Studio (https://kalaartanddesign.com/)
in Pleasanton, California. With over 15 years of experience as a Professor and Head of the
Department at a leading Design College (NIFT, Bangalore), she has guided fashion design
collections, supervised doctoral and postgraduate research projects, and administered
international academic programs.
Dr. Sharda also served as a Nodal Officer for Swiss Textiles College for three years before
relocating to the USA. Her scholarly contributions include numerous presentations and
publications in international journals. Her applied research spans natural dyes, sustainable
design, Indian textiles, and surface design techniques. Passionate about fostering creativity, her
pedagogy emphasizes the appreciation of art and design forms through a scientific and
sustainable lens to promote ecological well-being.
Student Artist: Ummehani Zafer
My name is Ummehani Zafer, and I am an 8th grade student at Fallon Middle School in Dublin. I
completed my elementary education at Amador Elementary, where I was an honor student. I
have been studying art for over five years and continue to grow in my skills and creativity.
Through my artwork, I enjoy promoting unity and harmony, and I hope to inspire others with my
ideas. I am very excited about the opportunity to paint an Art Barrel for the City of Dublin and to
share my art with the community.
Student Artist: Zoya Zafer
My name is Zoya Zafer, and I am an 8th grade student at Fallon Middle School in Dublin. I also
attended Amador Elementary, where I was an honor student and was selected to serve on the
Student Council in 5th grade. I have been studying art for over five years, and I love using
creativity as a way to have fun and spread happiness. I am also a teaching assistant and feel
grateful for the support of my teachers and classmates. I am very excited to participate in the
City of Dublin’s Art Barrel project and to share my artwork with the community.
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Artist Statement
Our proposed artwork is inspired by the beauty and diversity of marine life. We chose ocean
creatures such as the crab and the stingray because they represent resilience, adaptability, and
harmony within nature. The underwater scenes are designed to capture movement, color, and
energy, inviting viewers to feel a sense of calm while also appreciating the strength and
uniqueness of these animals.
Through this design, we hope to spread a message of unity and joy, while highlighting how art
can connect people across cultures, just as the ocean connects shores across the world. Our
style combines bold colors, flowing lines, and detailed textures to bring the creatures to life and
create an engaging, uplifting experience for the community.
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Renderings of Proposed Design
Option 1 Option 2
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Design Details
Renderings:
The previous page shows the digital mockups of how our proposed crab (option 1) and stingray
(option 2) designs will look when wrapped around the City-provided oak wood barrels. While the
renderings highlight the front view, the back of each barrel will be completed with a continuation
of the scene to ensure the design wraps cohesively around the full surface.
Materials:
● Acrylic paints (for vibrant color and durability)
● High-quality paint brushes (various sizes for detail and broad coverage)
● Painter’s tape (to maintain clean edges where needed)
● City-provided sealant (for weatherproofing and UV protection)
Techniques:
● Base coat application for even coverage on oak surface. After applying a base coat, use
a rag dipped sponge for surface coating.
● Layering and blending of acrylic paints to create depth and dimension
● Fine brushwork for details (textures, outlines, highlights)
● Artistic methods such as sponging, stippling and spraying.
● Brushes, Rollers, and Spray Paint: A combination of these tools can create various
effects, from broad washes with rollers to fine details with small brushes or a spray-paint
mist.
● Gradual shading to mimic water movement and natural lighting effects
Strategies for Installation:
● Barrel provided by the City (59-gallon oak barrel, approx. 35–37” tall, 28” belly diameter,
24” head diameter)
● Artwork will be scaled proportionally by photoshop to fit the curved surface of the barrel
● Entire exterior surface will be primed, painted, and sealed
● Design will be centered on the belly (widest section) for greatest visibility and impact
● Sealant applied in multiple coats to ensure durability for outdoor display
Dimensions and Scale:
● Each main figure (crab or stingray) will cover approximately 20–24 inches in width
across the belly of the barrel
● Additional elements (waves, rocks, background detailing) will wrap around to cover the
full circumference, ensuring the artwork flows naturally across all visible sides
● Proportions have been adjusted in renderings to match barrel dimensions and curvature
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