Tulita Wall
Tulita Elementary School
Redondo Beach, CA
2006
Designed and built on site by dpmosaics
19' by 4'
Dedicated to the staff at Tulita Elementary School
Waves of color with ceramic tile, gems, and various objects donated by the staff
to create an ocean of memories.
Ocean Steps
Redondo Beach Pier
Redondo Beach, CA
2009
Designed and installed by dpmosaics
Each of the twenty-three steps are 27.5' in width and required nine individual mosaic panels per step.
The Ocean Steps became a community project involving over 50 volunteers to help build the mosaic panels.
The design depicts an ocean wave cascading down the steps with sea life interspersed throughout the water.
Sunset
Vista Del Mar Bollards
Redondo Beach Esplanade
2013
A series of seven concrete bollards along the beach walkway depicting a sunset
Mirror was used to catch the sun's reflections and add to the feel and movement of each piece, along with ceramic tile and gems.
The mosaic shown here is the final panel with the sun setting, rolling ocean waves, and seagulls flying. A great day at the beach!
Harbor Wall
Harbor Drive
Redondo Beach, CA
2013
A series of six harbor activities along a 190-foot-wall on Harbor Drive. The wall is part of the boatyard at King Harbor Marina.
Panels include an outrigger canoe, sailboat, surfer, stand-up paddleboarder, kayaker, and
fisherman (shown). The mosaic is set free-floating within a space 8-feet-high by 10-feet-wide.
Each panel consists of ceramic tile, glass gems, stained glass, and mirror.
The waves show the movement of each activity and are consistant with each design, allowing the viewer to feel the excitement of the ocean!
Sea View
Avenue C Bollards
Redondo Beach Esplanade
2012
A series of five concrete bollard panels depicting underwater sea creatures
Ceramic tile and glass gems create the movement of the water currents.
West side of the bollard is shown here with the starfish.
The east side is a close-up detail of the same starfish.
Other creatures on the Avenue C bollards are: seahorse, jellyfish,
crab, and garibaldi.
Sandy Bottom
Avenue A Bollards
West Side
Redondo Beach Esplanade
2014
A series of five concrete bollards depicting the activity at the bottom of the ocean
Ceramic tile and glass gems create the look of deep water, crushed shell gives texture,
and ceramic tile with seashells surround the whimsical creatures.
Deep Blue Sea
Avenue A Bollards
East Side
Redondo Beach Esplanade
2014
A series of five concrete bollards depicting life in the sea
Ceramic tile, glass gems, and mirror reflect the moving water as the fish
swim in and out of the sea grasses.
Mosaic Panels
Tribeca Urban Apartments
Marina Del Rey, CA
2015
A series of 32 panels on interior walls of an apartment complex
Panels are inspired by the serene, spa-like surroundings reflecting both the colors and the beautiful garden. Ceramic tile, glass gems, and natural stones create an organic feel in the movement of the design. Panel sizes vary: 2' by 5', 3' by 5', and 4' by 5'.
Mosaic Panels
Tribeca Urban Apartments
Marina Del Rey, CA
2015
Detail of mosaic panels
Sunset Silhouette
Redondo Beach Police Department
Redondo Beach, CA
2020
36' by 5'
This mural adorns the front of the Redondo Beach Police Department. It features silhouettes of surfers walking along the sandy beach, with a colorful sunset developing and the swell of a wave bidding them good night. Ceramic tile, china, natural stones, and shells compose the twelve 3-foot-by-5-foot panels.
Sunset Silhouette Detail