Under the Same Sun

Sep 16

Written By Zoe Axelrod

Designed and led by artist Carmen Rangel

Co-created with the Austin community and The Mosaic Workshop

Under the Same Sun, 2024

9ft x 16ft

Stained glass, ceramic, stone, concrete, and recycled tesserae

Holly Commons
2400 E Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702

Background made with 100% recycled material

This mosaic honors the beauty and interconnectivity of nature, from flowers and plants with roots in the Earth to creatures that crawl upon the land and those that soar through the sky. The hummingbird is the centerpiece of the mosaic, a symbol of joy, resilience, and connection to the natural world.

Community members came into The Mosaic Workshop’s studio over two weeks to create the stained glass figures. The background was created by The Mosaic Workshop and community volunteers in just two days using ceramic tiles diverted from the landfill. This project is a testament to the power of community collaboration, reflecting the natural connections we see in the world around us.

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