Welcome to the World of Public Art
Artist James Russell installs his work
Synergy in Santa Fe Springs
Twenty years ago only a handful of cities in Southern California required that monumental sculptures be placed at new developments. Cities became aware of the unsightly sprawl that was taking place in the region. These agencies began to look for ways to make their communities more attractive and livable. As a result many landscaping and aesthetic ordinances were adopted. One of these changes challenged developers to place monumental sculptures at new building sites.
How this art gets selected and installed can be confusing. This website is designed to help both cities and developers navigate the process with efficiency. After completing 68 public art projects in the Santa Fe Springs, a small industrial city in Los Angeles County Margaret is available to help both private and public sectors.
The majority of artworks shown on this site are located in the City of Santa Fe Springs. Photographs marked with an asterisk(*) were created by other agencies with no involvement with Margaret. They are just so good that she wanted to show them to you. The artist and location are identified on these images.