CRISSALAS

people shining

A permanent public art mosaic installation commissioned by the Community Redevelopment Agency of Clearwater, Florida. Through an open call in 2023 this project was selected and it was completed in February 2025. It consists of a mural wall (10’ by 35’ approximately) and 9 planters in a public plaza. The materials are: handmade ceramic pieces, reclaimed tiles, ceramic, glass and porcelain mosaics and paint. The project is inspired by a Latin American fruit market. The  design of the mural  tells the story of a diverse community who come together to celebrate alongside a garden of fruit trees and the wildlife of Clearwater.

A tree is embracing the light of the sun while a couple is encountering each other. Fish and a manatee represent the marine wildlife of Florida. A roseate spoonbill is flying with the ocean as background. A palm, banana, papaya trees and a pineapple plant are part of the landscape. A father is raising her daughter to come to a concert. Where a man plays a trumpet and a woman signs while playing her guitar. Three farmers are bringing fruits while a green iguana is standing on a rock. Two kids are running freely. Five people are eating at a red table. A cat is passing by. Six people are dancing while holding a star piñata. The moon is showing the night sky.

Each planter is decorated with a different color tile and fruit such as: watermelon, avocado, papaya, orange, strawberry, lemon, pineapple, jackfruit and passion fruit. Flowers, insects and birds are part of the fruit market showing the importance of pollinators.

This project would not have been possible without the support and contributions of: Grégoire Cachet, Jacqueline Gerritsen, Matilda Lunar, NY Tiles, Andru Eron, Amélie Gaulier, Tobey Munari, Patricia Dueñas, Amber Brice and the community of Clearwater who came to visit us during the process of making this project.