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Syuxtun Story Circle West Beach Art Project
We have been in collaboration since November 2008 with the Chumash community and the City of Santa Barbara in a historic installation as part of the West Beach Art Project. Follow our progress toward installation and celebration!
Read the press release (pdf)
Read the S.B. News-Press article published August 1, 2009.
Read the S.B. Independent article published November 5, 2009. |
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| Beginning the platform--Cutting the hardibacker for receiving the pattern | Jesusita fire destroys the platform for the story circle | Laying out and transferring the full-size pattern | Placing the abalone in the sand dollar center |
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| Working with the volunteers | Installing the bronze ring around the spider form at West Beach | Pouring the new sidewalk around the bronze ring and insert space for the mosaic | Detail of the mosaic in progress |
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| Taping off specific sections as we apply the many colors of grout | Grouting specific sections | The mosaic ready for transfer to the beach | Installing the panels on site; bridge joint tiles and grouting |
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| Finalizing the last grout joints | The tent comes down as we finish in the dark | Syuxtun Story Circle installed and sealed | The Syuxtun Design Team (from L to R): Michael Cordero, Ray Ward/Chumash Maritime Association, Stephen Franco, Sue Ward, Lori Ann David/Mosaic Artist Contractor, Carmen Sandoval, and Gloria Liggett |
