Mayor Bob Bartlett Memorial
Title: Mayor Bob Bartlett Memorial
Size: 6 x 9 x 5 feet
Medium: CorTen Steel and Mosaic: Smalti, 24 karat gold Smalti, marble, Cristallino, Millefiori, iridescent tile, and grout.
Mosaic Technique: Byzantine indirect technique
Location: Gold Line Station Square: 1651 S. Primrose Ave. Monrovia, CA
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Station Square Park: 1629 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA
Year: February 25, 2018
This sculptural mosaic rises from the earth across the plaza at the Monrovia Gold Line station, welcoming and bidding farewell to the travelers who benefit from the fruits of his long-lasting labors each and every day...echoing the intersection between Monrovia’s old and new.
The CorTen steel panels pay homage to Bob’s ambition for the city’s growth while humbly maintaining its rich cultural history.
The angled panels are oriented for viewing from every angle along the station, reflecting Bob’s earnest interest for everyone, everywhere in his community.
Size: 6 x 9 x 5 feet
Medium: CorTen Steel and Mosaic: Smalti, 24 karat gold Smalti, marble, Cristallino, Millefiori, iridescent tile, and grout.
Mosaic Technique: Byzantine indirect technique
Location: Gold Line Station Square: 1651 S. Primrose Ave. Monrovia, CA
Or
Station Square Park: 1629 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA
Year: February 25, 2018
This sculptural mosaic rises from the earth across the plaza at the Monrovia Gold Line station, welcoming and bidding farewell to the travelers who benefit from the fruits of his long-lasting labors each and every day...echoing the intersection between Monrovia’s old and new.
The CorTen steel panels pay homage to Bob’s ambition for the city’s growth while humbly maintaining its rich cultural history.
The angled panels are oriented for viewing from every angle along the station, reflecting Bob’s earnest interest for everyone, everywhere in his community.
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Monrovia Gold Line Station Parking 1651 S. Primrose Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 - 605 North freeway - 210 West - Exit Myrtle Ave - Make a Left on Myrtle Ave. - Make a Right on Pomona Ave. - Left on Primrose Ave. Park in the Parking on the right, at the end of the street. Then walk toward Myrtle Ave. |
Title: Mayor Bob Bartlett
Size: 20 x 31 inches
Materials: 24 Karat Gold Smalti, Smalti, Kismets, Crystallino tiles and Grout
Technique: Byzantine indirect technique
This mosaic portrait of Mayor Bob Bartlett, is one of 5 mosaics in "Mayor Bob Bartlett Memorial" and it sits in the center of the sculpture, in the heart of the city. He was the first African American to serve on the Monrovia City Council in 1974
Size: 20 x 31 inches
Materials: 24 Karat Gold Smalti, Smalti, Kismets, Crystallino tiles and Grout
Technique: Byzantine indirect technique
This mosaic portrait of Mayor Bob Bartlett, is one of 5 mosaics in "Mayor Bob Bartlett Memorial" and it sits in the center of the sculpture, in the heart of the city. He was the first African American to serve on the Monrovia City Council in 1974
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Title: Old Town Monrovia
Size: 12 x 24 inches
Materials: Smalti, Kismets, marble and grout.
This mosaic of the entrance of Old Town Monrovia is located at the right panel of the sculpture.
It represents the preservation and revitalization of Old Town Monrovia.
Size: 12 x 24 inches
Materials: Smalti, Kismets, marble and grout.
This mosaic of the entrance of Old Town Monrovia is located at the right panel of the sculpture.
It represents the preservation and revitalization of Old Town Monrovia.
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Title: The Bus
Size: 12 x 24 inches
Materials: Smalti, Kismets, other glass, marble and grout.
This mosaic of the Foothill Transit is one of 5 mosaics in "Mayor Bob Bartlett Memorial". You will see it on the front panel of the sculpture.
It represents the major role in the development of the Foothill Transit.
Original photos is for photographer George Lumbreras and the driver is Marco Mui.
Size: 12 x 24 inches
Materials: Smalti, Kismets, other glass, marble and grout.
This mosaic of the Foothill Transit is one of 5 mosaics in "Mayor Bob Bartlett Memorial". You will see it on the front panel of the sculpture.
It represents the major role in the development of the Foothill Transit.
Original photos is for photographer George Lumbreras and the driver is Marco Mui.
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Title: All America City
Size: 15 x 15 inches
Materials: Smalti, Kismets, Millefiories, pebbles and Grout
This mosaic is located on the left, back panel.
It is Monrovia's selection as an All-America City under Mayor Bob Bartlett's leadership.
Size: 15 x 15 inches
Materials: Smalti, Kismets, Millefiories, pebbles and Grout
This mosaic is located on the left, back panel.
It is Monrovia's selection as an All-America City under Mayor Bob Bartlett's leadership.
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Title: Equity
Size: 9 x 19 inches
Materials: 24 Karat Gold Smalti, Smalti, Kismets, Millefiories, Crystallino Marble and Grout
This mosaic is located on the right panel.
The equality and inclusiveness Bob Bartlett represented
Size: 9 x 19 inches
Materials: 24 Karat Gold Smalti, Smalti, Kismets, Millefiories, Crystallino Marble and Grout
This mosaic is located on the right panel.
The equality and inclusiveness Bob Bartlett represented
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