"Firework" Fireplace

(For the House in Redwood City
California, USA)

The theme of this design is to exhibit the beauty of firework in abstract forms. The walls of the fireplace were restored to its original, then different tiles were added to create a more rustic look; as one would see in an old Spanish architecture house. All mosaic materials used for this work were either reused from leftover tiles or old tiles and stones removed from the remodeling work of this house.

Materials: Marble, terrazzo, and ceramic tiles, rocks

Dimensions:
. The front fireplace: 63"(W)x 47"(H)
. The hearth in front of the fireplace: 63" x 14"
. Two sides of the fireplace: 14" x 14" each

"Mosaic Bathroom Shower"

(For the House in Redwood City
California, USA)

The mosaic materials used for this bathroom shower are from the leftover tiles from the remodeling work of this house. The cutting tiles for this design are only in the shapes of rectangular and square.
(Please note that there is no window in the bathroom shower. It is caused by reflection of the glass sliding door.)

Materials: Ceramic & marble tiles, glass.

Dimensions: 59"(W) x 56"(H) x 27"(D)

"Hanging Flowers in the Snow" Wall Hanging

Commissioned by:
Lynn Ngo, MD
Santa Clara, Ca
10/30/2008

Burgundy flowers, suspended gracefully and royally on the branches, instill a sense of warmth to the beginning of a snowy day.

Materials: Stained glass, mirror, marble, porcelain tiles, glass, fossils, corals, abalone

Dimensions: 48" x 22"

Weight: 36 lbs

10/30/08

"Iris" wall hanging

Commissioned by:
Lynn Ngo, MD
Santa Clara, Ca
07/26/2008

The two Iris flowers, standing out elegantly in a pure, almost sacred, background conveys a sense of tranquility. The flowing lines within the background gives this a musical feel-almost like a theatrical backdrop. One is entranced by the background and butterflies whilst the flowers themselves stand erect and add a statuesque quality to the piece.

Materials: Marbles, tiles, ceramics, tempered glass, mirror, rocks, seashells, abalone

Dimensions: 36" x 24"
Weight: 42 lbs

07/26/08

"Phil Lutz's Memorial Wall Hanging"

Commissioned by:
Garfield Middle School
Menlo Park, CA
(03/20/08)

This memorial wall hanging will be hung in the library of Garfield Charter School of Menlo Park, California in honor of the late Mr. Phil Lutz who devoted his teaching career with this school for 11 years.

Materials: Ceramic, vitreous glass, stained glass, tempered glass, vitreous glass, mirror, glass beads, milifiorie, rocks, white abalone, glass gems

Dimensions: 36" x 24"

Weight: 35 lbs

03/20/08

Please join me in "Journey of Life" in the following link:
"Journey of Life Fireplace"

Commissioned for:
The House in Stanford City
California, USA
05/20/2007

This piece is featured in the book "American Art Collector", Volumn 4, Book 2, published in July, 2008, by Tom Palmer, Alcove Books.

Clients' comments:
The fireplace is magnificent and is a show-stopper. The piece is inspired by the 'broken tile' technique used in homes in the 1920's in California and Florida. This style of tilework is found in homes which are classified as Spanish Colonial Revival. The use of broken tile from the homeowner's remodel was also attractive because it offered a 'green' use of materials that were discarded from the project and now could be used. The fireplace is a visual masterpiece and contains a symbolic rendering of the artists interpretation of the Journey of Life.

Materials: Majority of the tiles are Malibu and Telavera (unglazed and glazed tiles), glass shapes (hearts, stars, moons, round)

Dimensions:
. The front fireplace: Top: 86"x 16"; The sides: 22" x 42" each
. The hearth in front of the fireplace: 86" x 24"
. Two sides of the fireplace: 23" x 50" each

05/12/07

"Aqua II Mirror"

Commissioned By:
Carey Standish-White
Portola Valley, Ca
06/06/06

Experience the complexity of marine life, from the delicate fish frolicking in the shallow water’s edge to the hearty foragers at the depths of the ocean floor

Materials: Ceramic, marbles, tiles, glass beads, seashells.

Dimensions: 15" x 15"
Weight: 7 lbs

06/06/06

"Leopard" Wall

Acquired By:
My-Le Truong, MD
San Diego, Ca
(07/23/2003)

The leopard is resting on the branch while he is surrounded with the colorful forest colors. This is installed directly on the kitchen wall of a resident house.

Materials: China Ceramic, marbles

Dimensions: 48"(L) x 20"(H)

12/10/1999