Lofts at Bahama Village "And The Band Plays On"
Designed and fabricated 28 columns (each column is 2' X 10') at the 126 unit affordable housing on building A, situated at Fort Street and Allan Way, Key West. This work celebrates the music history of the people in Bahama Village of Key West. The mosaic installation works as a unified architectural composition by using repeated vertical forms, and consistent borders. The rhythmic sequence of musical notes are placed as measures in sheet music, and as the melody of “And the Band Played On” unfolds across the façade, the viewer experiences a left to right visual “performance” that translates sound into color, pattern, and movement. Each column maintains its own identity through variations in instruments and motifs, yet all contribute to a shared narrative of community, creativity, and musical heritage. The monumental scale, fine tilework, and strong integration with the building’s structure elevate the mosaics from decoration to a cultural landmark, inviting viewers to imaginatively “hear” the song while appreciating the durability, accessibility, and joyful energy of the piece.
Marty's Place
"Marty’s State of Mind"
Designed and fabricated for a 47 unit affordable housing property. This exceptional development was generously sponsored by Broadway composer Jerry Herman and named after his beloved late partner Marty. The mosaic celebrates Marty’s love of the wildlife of the Florida Keys. This mosaic transforms the building’s three story façade into a vertical landscape where elongated birds and rising trees mirror the architecture’s height. The imagery of the birds and trees carries themes of harmony, elevation, and renewal. By placing a calm natural scene on an urban surface, the artwork bridges nature and architecture. The upward stretch of birds and trees suggests aspiration and quiet strength, while the vibrant foliage evokes abundance and ongoing life. Multiple birds sharing the same space reinforce ideas of coexistence and community. This mosaic has both visual power and emotional warmth. Its monumental scale turns the building into a landmark, while iconic silhouettes ensure strong impact at a distance. Overall, the piece softens the architecture and introduces a serene, welcoming presence to the environment.
Florida Keys SPCA "Love The Animals"
The mosaic creates a bright, welcoming focal point in the otherwise clean, modern lobby, using its vibrant colors, playful animal figures, and handcrafted texture to convey warmth, compassion, and a sense of joyful community. Its whimsical style and friendly dogs, cats, rabbits and birds immediately signal the SPCA’s mission of care, turning the front desk into an inviting, expressive centerpiece that moderates the space and makes visitors feel at ease.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church "Jesus and the Carpenters"
This mosaic uses stylized figures and bold geometric forms to express Christian themes of labor, humility, and sacred craftsmanship. By depicting Jesus as one worker among many, the artwork highlights the dignity of manual labor, the holiness of everyday tasks, and the idea that faith is built collectively through community effort. The arrangement of figures suggests cooperation, while the stained glass looking mosaic arches above them cast a symbolic divine light, creating a visual bridge between heaven and earth. Altogether, the mosaic becomes a visual sermon at the church entrance, reminding viewers that work is sacred, community is essential, and Jesus fully shared in human labor.Strong primary colors, clear carpentry tools, and an arched architectural frame reinforce the scene’s purpose and spiritual resonance. This new mosaic by Jane Carper in the arch has kept the same images that Key West Artist Rick Worth originally painted for the church on plywood in 2006.
Poinciana Royale "A New Dawn"
Designed and fabricated for a 50 unit affordable housing property for AIDS Help, Monroe County. The mosaic transforms the building’s façade into a vibrant landmark, using its three story vertical composition, strong central axis, and bold color zoning to create a clear, uplifting image anchored by the iconic poinciana tree. Its integration with the architecture and placement near the building’s name give it a sense of belonging and identity, while the imagery of blossoms and birds conveys themes of local nature, renewal, shelter, and welcome. With its monumental scale, high readability, emotional warmth, cultural resonance, and durable craftsmanship, the piece brings character, pride, and humanity to the site.
