SPIN - Public Art Project

From February 18 - 25, 2007 the world's top professional bicyclists will compete over 8 day in the AMGEN tour of California bike race.
This 700-mile race willtake these competitors through several California
coastal cities, starting in Sausalito and ending Long Beach.

The Arts Council for Long Beach (ACLB) in collaboration with the City of Long Beach
Redevelopment Agency has commissioned 30 artists and artists teams to create exceptional
sculptures for SPIN. Using bikes for from the Long Beach police property yard.
Long Beach presents SPIN, a temporary public art outdoor
extravaganza the embraces the world of cycling.

Collaborative Project with Rick Frausto

SPIN PROJECTS PERMANENT HOMES

THE DA VINCI HOAX BICYCLE CAN BE FOUND AT:
daVinci Ristorante | 2801 East Spring Street, 3rd Floor Long Beach, California 90806 | (562) 685-8111

THE VELOCIPEDE BICYCLE CAN BE FOUND AT:
Long Beach City Hall 333 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

In progress

Left: Velocipede BoneShaker BicycleParts                                                    Right: DaVinci Bicycle seat

Left: Velocipede City Seat              Right: Da Vinci Bicycle Sign

FINAL ARTWORK RIGHT BEFORE INSTALLATION ON BASE         

Smithsonian Week 2004
Public Art Display
This 7 1/2 Ft. T-REX affectionately known as "Adam".

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Adam is collaborative effort between myself and artist Rick Frausto
Adam is made of many layers that include a steel skeleton, canvas, recycled materials and 42 pounds of hot glue.
The sculpture is lightweight and weighs less than 200 pounds. It is a highly mobile piece and comes about in 3 pieces.
Beautiful and textural, the piece was also a focus of a documentary by Kristen Autry. (www.liquidelbow.com)
on the process of creating him due to the unusual techniques and methods we used. Adam
is currently for sale. Please inquire if you are interested purchasing this piece. He is currently for sale
Mstretz@earthlink.net

Smithsonian Week 2005
We were given 7 mannequinns and the theme" you are what you wear"

We transfered 3 into Enviromental Super-Heros
These 3 piecesl ight up from an internal light source.

ORANICA-Protector of whole foods
OZENIA - Heal and protects the Ozone layer
SOLARIA - Enery power based on solar power.

Collaborative artwork with Rick Frausto

Photo Credits Jan Jarecki

The second series is the "State of Being Vests"
A visual interpetation of 4 states of mind (not pictured)

PANIC - OBSESSIVE - LUCKY - MYSTERIOUS

Interested in a personalized piece for your business?
Please contact me at mstretz@earthlink.net

Public Art Display for Pike Project at Rainbow Harbor Long Beach.
Projects were displayed at the Grand Opening and should find their
permanent home near the Ferris wheel and the carousal at the Pike at Rainbow Harbor.