Huntington

Beach Central

Park: To See

Yourself in

Nature

Client

City of Huntington Beach

Location

Huntington Beach, CA

Completion date

July 2023

Sited along a walking path next to the park's Secret Garden, this installation of etched brass and stainless steel responds to the strong character of the architecture of the nearby library and its fountains.

Public Art

The installation invites park visitors to explore and reflect upon the natural wonders of the cherished 300-acre Central Park and its anchor, the Huntington Beach Central Library designed by renowned architect Dion Neutra and Associates. The installation is “… art as mirror held up to nature… to see yourself in nature…” inviting visitors to connect with empathy to the energy of the natural world in the park and each other.

The piece is thoughtfully scaled and sited in relation to pathways, sightlines, and the Secret Garden.

The crescent shapes, made of stainless steel and etched brass, are mounted to a single foundation beneath an organic oval shaped surface with a stone selected and placed at each form to invite a place for contemplation.

To See Yourself in Nature,