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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit C SUBU N � Q Q U a) t O THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITITEO�1 THE ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN v AT THE END OF THE DOCUMEI.� • o v p L * INCh P a 11 L a"- ) U T U City of Miami Artists Proposals "Bay of Pigs Memorial Park" CTA-2020-003 PROPOSALS FILE NO. 11266 EXHIBIT C SUB 112640 .S0 hrrrn 1 1=fa.l- C'.e si2 q-a«'u - If)s_ CONTENTS Section 1. Introduction Project Summary Section 2. Scores / Rankings / Recommendations Section 3. Shortlisted Artists Page 3-4 Page 5 Nilda Comas Page 6 -14 Carlos Luna Page 15 - 32 Carlos Alves & JC Carrols Page 33 - 42 Octavio Cuellar Page 43 — 51 *Xavier Cortada Page 52 - 82 `Revised 1/12/2022 to include the 3ro proposal by Javier Cortada titled "Homenaje Libertad'submitted on the floor the day of the public hearing before the AIPP Board. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 2 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Art in Public Places Board January 7, 2022 Francisco Herretes, Chair Art in Public Places Board City of Miami, Planning Department 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33130 RE: Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Dear Chairman, Herretes and members of the Board: On January 3, 2022 the Public Art Division called a meeting of the Professional Advisory Committee "PAC", to review the proposals from the shortlisted artists and provide a recommendation to the Art in Public Places Board "Board" in accordance with Chapter 62, Article XVI entitled "Art in Public Places", Section 62-658. The Public Art fee associated with the park improvements for "Bay of Pigs Memorial Park" has been deposited into the Public Art fund in accordance with Article 11, Section 11.7. The original allotted amount dedicated for the acquisition of public art for the Park is $12,603.07. The Board approved additional funding in the amount $51,396.93 from the Public Art Fund for the Bay of Pigs Memorial Park (the "Project"). The total public art budget for the Project is $64,000.00. The PAC thoroughly reviewing the artists proposals based on the project scope and criteria hereby provides the Board with its recommendation as listed on page 5 of this report. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience at 305-416-1402 or via email at efrennunez(a.miamigov.com Regards, e,PV 1/4441, Efren Nunez, Public Art Manager / City Planner Department of Planning Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 3 of 83 Section 1. Project Summary Project Name: Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Project Location: Bay of Pigs Memorial Park 5665 SW 3rd Street Miami, FL 33134 Public Art Budget: $64,000.00 Commission District 4: Commissioner Manolo Reyes OCI Project Manager: Andre Bryan Introduction: The City of Miami Planning Department, through its Public Art Division, and the Parks and Recreation Department, requested qualifications from professional artists and/or artist teams to create integrated artwork(s) for the Bay of Pigs Memorial Park. The selected artist(s) by the Board were tasked to design site specific artwork(s) that pays tribute and commemorate the historical event in which the park derives its name. It is intended that the artwork(s) provide visitors with an outstanding visual experience while creating a unique identity for the park and the immediate neighborhood. Shortlisted artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop specific proposals and compete for the commission(s). Shortlisted artists were provided with reference materials and engage in an Artist Orientation and site visit with city staff, the design team and members of the community. Upon presentation of artists' proposals, the AIPPB may select one or more artists for the final commission of the artwork(s). Site Plan with proposed improvements to Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Area identified for the integration of Public Art Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 4 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 2. Scores 1 Rankings iniiior Artists Humberto Cortina Andre Bryan Cesar Garcia- Pons Nadia Arguelles David Snow Total Rankings 1 Nilda Commas 2 1 1 1 1 6 First 2 Carlos Luna 5 2 2 5 4 18 Third (tie) 3 Carlos Alves and JC. Carroll 4 4 4 3 3 18 Third (tie) 4 Octavio Cuellar 3 5 5 4 5 22 Fourth 5 Xavier Cortada 1 3 3 2 2 11 Second Artists were ranked from 1-5 by each PAC member, with one being their top contender. Criteria: • Artist(s) Proposal —Does it comply with the scope of the project as outlined in the Call to Artists? • Does it fit into the context of the neighborhood? • Is it appropriate for a public space? • Durable, functional, and low maintenance? • Is it within Budget? Recommendations: The PAC, conducted a thorough review of the artists portfolios. The following top five (5) shortlisted artists proposal were ranked as follows: 1. Nilda Commas 2. Xavier Cortada 3. Carlos Luna (Tie 3ro Place) 4. Carlos Alves & JC Carroll (Tie 3b Place) 5. Octavio Cuellar The PAC recommends the proposal entitled "Bay of Pigs Memorial" as prepared by "Nilda Comas" be selected as the finalist proposal with the following conditions: 1. The Artists shall incorporate the "Brigada de Asalto 2506" flag into the art or within the plaza. 2. Up -lighting shall be incorporated, the cost associated shall be covered by City. 3. The Artist shall collaborate with the design team and city staff on the final design of the plaza, which shall include the following subject to available funding: a. Plaque, that provides a brief narrative of the history of the Bay of Pigs. b. Seating c. Integrated park signage d. Lighting Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 5 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. CIRRICULUME VITAE NILDA COMMAS B. San Juan, PR nildamcomas@vahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 Nilda Comas is an international artist. In 2017, Comas was commissioned to create a new statue for National Statuary Hall, inside the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Her work has been featured in group exhibitions, museums and galleries in the US and abroad. She has received numerous grants and among the following awards listed and many more: a Bronze medal and two Agopoff Memorial Prizes from the National Sculpture Society in New York; First Prize from Hambro Bank, London; and the Award for Excellence from the Society of Women Artists in London. Her works have been exhibited all over the US and abroad including The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens; Palm Beach; National Arts Club, New York; Accademia di belli Arti di Carrara, Italy; Chiostro di Sant' Agostino, Italy; Westminster Gallery, London ... Comas' works are part of public and private collections in the US, Europe and South America. The last few years Nilda has been working on Public Art pieces for City parks and private commissions in marble or bronze. Comas believes that technical mastery is vital to creating fine art. She has studied the techniques of Classical, Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern sculpture in order to perfect her craft. "I aim at pursuing theses established standards, which demand the knowledge of composition, perspective, form, draftsmanship, and anatomy as vehicles that will enable me to bring my personal visions to life," she wrote. (She has an M.F.A. from the New York Academy of Art and post -graduate studies from Accademia di belli Arti di Carrara). "I feel that by absorbing this knowledge I can free my creativity and give my art character, sensitivity, and the universal quality of excellence that is only achieved by being fully able to express my inner thoughts while conquering the material." Today Comas divides her time between Pietrasanta, Italy and Fort Lauderdale where she has her studios. In addition, she travels to Vermont, Georgia, Louisiana, Ocala, Florida, Pietrasanta, and San Juan, Puerto Rico to teach "Living Among the Artists" Sculpture Workshops during the last fifteen years. US: 207 SW 5th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33301 Tel: 954 298 3621 Email: nildamcomas@yahoo.com www.nildacomas.com Italy: 7 Via del Poggetto Pietrasanta (LU), 55045 Italy Title: "Tequesta" Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 9' w/ base Date: 2019 Location: Lewis Landing Park, City of Ft Lauderdale, FL Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 6 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. NILDA COMMAS B. San Juan, PR nildamcomas@vahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 PROPOSAL NARRATIVE BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT My proposed monument consists of a pair of 6'x8' Bas Reliefs mounted on a concrete wall, resting on a 1' high concrete pedestal. The front relief, facing the SE street corner would depict an image of the incoming invasion from the perspective of a viewer facing the sea. The relief made of "Fired Glazed Ceramic" would contain soldiers disembarking from boats and landing craft unto the beach, with background support ships and aircraft. A life size "Resin Cast" or "Aluminum Cast" armed soldier would project out from the relief. A painted, glazed, image of a vertical, Cuban Flag in red, white and blue would cover the entire relief except for the portruding life size soldier in such a way as to create an image of the soldier coming forward through the flag. The rear relief, facing NW towards the park would depict an image of the landing from the perspective of a viewer on a ship. The complete image would also be covered by a vertical Cuban Flag overlaying the image of the landing. This image would depict soldiers landing and advancing on the beach, landing craft and boats approaching the shore, tanks and vehicles on land depicting Playa Giron and paratroopers jumping from aircraft in the background. These reliefs would be modeled in a realistic manner. I would utilize perspective to define the space, air, horizon, sea, land and seashore. Aircraft, boats, tanks, uniforms and scenery on the reliefs would be depicted using the correct images of the actual equipment used in the invasion. The vertical edges of the wall would be covered by aluminum cladding, inscribed with the names of the fallen soldiers and the participating members of the brigade. The insignia of the brigade and military details, dates and other pertinent information. A "Q R Code" would allow visitors to hear educational recordings about the invasion. The Cuban Flags overlaying the reliefs are intending to portray a sense that it was a covert operation and a Cuban heroic affair. I will strive to show the valiant effort and gallantry of the Brigade in my depictions of the landing soldier and the background scenes. It is an innovative presentation of the operation. Different from existing monuments. It will be colorful, attractive and will have an educational component. In 2004 I founded the "Legacy Art Studio" and dedicated myself to create Art that would leave a "Legacy". My interest in legacies and history lead me to do a lot of research and studies before I start a sculpture that will be a "Legacy". I seek experts in the subject matter, search for books, visit museums and places from which I can immerse myself in the subject matter before starting a model or maquette. am very interested in creating a Monument to the Bay of Pigs that will stand the test of time and from which will create the desire in the viewer to learn more about the subject. A public monument that will honor the participants and heroes of the Bay of Pigs Invasion. Sculpture is a powerful tool to make the public aware of what may not entirely be seen. It is the poetic communication of Monumental Sculpture that has a way of leading its significance to our minds, of memorializing and honoring our heroes and of providing a place of healing for the families of those who perished in the struggle for democracy. Artists have a special task in the struggle for peace. They not only speak to people but speak for people. Art opens the doors to learning and understanding. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 7 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. CIRRICULUME VITAE N I LDA COMMAS nildamcomas@vahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 Reliefs is a technique which I have been very fond of. Last year I created 4 reliefs depicting the apparitions of the Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego. They were installed in large concrete bases outside at the Plaza of the Guadalupe in Doral. They surround the 9' sculpture that I created in marble a few years ago. At the moment, I am finishing 3 walls of reliefs for the same Church. The walls are 4'x8', 6'x10' and 4'x8', with the Lady of Guadalupe holding a child in her arms and 21 angels as a monument to the unborn children. It will be outdoor in Ceramic with color glazes much like the techniques of the Renaissance. I create in lasting materials depending on the subject and budgets. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 8 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. NILDA COMAS B. San Juan, PR nildamcomas@yahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 BUDGET BAY OF PIGS MONUMENT BUDGET APPROXIMATE TOTAL BUDGET PROJECTED. $70,000.00 Wall made by the City - 6 ft x 8 ft high x (10" or 12") thick. Consists of 10" or 12" block, poured in place, cantilever (1" for each foot of cantilever) on top of a 1 ft high concrete base. $6,000.00 Side aluminum cladding with engraved names attached with clips, And mechanical or chemical glue. (Sikabond, chemical glue for metals). $3,500.00 Two reliefs. Glazed Ceramic sections, cut following the design. $30,000.00 Modelled in clay, fired. In final firing the colors of Cuban flag will appear. Life size soldier will be a relief projecting forward cast in aluminum or resin. $15,000.00 Installation / Labor $4,100.00 Artist Fee $5,000.00 Insurance $2,400.00 Contingencies $3,000.00 Workshop $1,000.00 Total Budget $70,000.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 9 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. PROPOSAL NILDA COMAS nildamcomas@yahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 Comas.jpg Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 10 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. PROPOSAL NILDA COMAS Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 11 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. N I LDA COMAS Educational Component Fairlawn Elementary School For the last 17 years, I have taught Art Classes and workshops at my studio, "The Legacy Art Studio" in Fort Lauderdale. Twice a year students attend my "Living Among the Artists" sculpture workshops held in Pietrasanta, Italy, where I have been a resident for 28 years. Other workshops have been held in Atlanta, Louisiana, Vermont, museums in Florida and in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Teaching has been part of my life as an Artist for many years. I feel the need to pass on the techniques and knowledge that I continue to acquire as an artist. I have taught diverse groups, from small children, adults and groups like the homeless and handicapped. I have 22 lesson plans which I choose from depending on the group I teach. Enclosed you will find some photos taken through my career teaching art to children, from "Sculpting the Horse" workshops with visits from the Mounted Police in my studio, schools and parks. Teaching an art class at the Fairlawn School would be something that would be of great benefit. I have experience working with teachers, the educational system and children of different ages. I would like to teach a class about Patriotism and concentrate on the Memorial to the Bay of Pigs. My idea would be not only a history lesson about the Bay of Pigs, but one where the children can enjoy themselves getting familiar with clay sculpture. We will make the Cuban flag in clay. They can learn about other countries and their flags by concentrating on modeling the Cuban flag. They would learn the technique of working in clay. I will fire the works in a kiln and come back for a second session for them to paint and glaze the flag and on the back of the flag relief, write what patriotism means to them. Many children have not had the opportunity of working in clay. Some schools do not have art in their curriculum. I will talk about the language of Art and they can learn to express themselves describing the techniques and tools used. Materials: Water based clay, tempera colors, red, white and blue, rulers, pencils, self drying glaze. Time: Will be decided by Client. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 12 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Children's Art Classes N I LDA COMAS Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 13 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. WORKS BY N I LDA COMAS Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 14 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artist Statement CARLOS LUNA B. 1969, Pinar del Rio Cuba www.CarlosLuna.com Born in 1969 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Carlos Luna explores across a deep body of work how memories and imagination affect temporal perception. His art draws deeply upon a rich culture. Luna has unabashedly focused his artistic career on the medium of painting, sculpting, and works on ceramics remaining insistently committed to what he views to be art's unique capacity to offer seemingly limitless opportunities to extol what most people rarely find in their daily life: an imagery that transcends physical boundaries; visual tradition that transcends cultural and political divisions; and a guiding moral philosophy. Luna's is a narrative of unification that simultaneously acknowledges the legitimacy of diverse cultural references and integrates complex commentary into accessible, non -threatening vistas. He does not shy away from challenging topics. Instead, he asks the viewer to wrestle with arguments ranging from the importance of social harmony to society's predilection for beauty, questions that reveal themselves upon closer inspection beneath the painted surface. His career is full of solo and group exhibitions in several museums and showing alongside renown visual artist Pablo Picasso, along with having his sculptures beautifying public spaces nationally and internationally. His rich cultural background and vast interest in enriching the global community with art along with his passion for finding beauty in daily life piqued his interest in this project. Luna wants to beautify the world around him for the visual pleasure of others Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 15 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. PROPOSAL 1 CARLOS LUNA B.1969 PROPOSAL NARRATIVE BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT "Stars of Liberty" Aluminum Sculpture This aluminum sculpture depicts a woman who is an allegory of "motherland" and the feeling of being home. She carries a star on her hand as a symbol of hope. This radiates the light of freedom, as in the national symbol of Cuba. She represents the sovereign republic as well as the unity that all Cubans feel regardless of being scattered throughout the world, many exiled. In the skirt the 104 golden stars are an homage to each of the heroes that died in Bay of Pigs. This sculpture is a tribute to the courage these men displayed that propelled and strengthened the ideas of freedom and identity to refugees. As an artist who has been exiled from Cuba, I feel honored to present this public art project to remember the event that, from my point of view developed the roots of the flourishing new society in the South of Florida. Titled: "Stars of Liberty" Medium: Polished Metal 64.41" x 96.53"' Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 16 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. CIRRICULUME VITAE CARLOS LUNA B.1969 Titled: "Stars of Liberty" Medium: Polished Metal 64.41" x 96.53"' www.CarlosLuna.com Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 17 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. CIRRICULUME VITAE CARLOS LUNA B. 1964 2 www.CarlosLuna.com CIRRICULUME ■■ ■■■■■N■►1 ■■...11111.. ■■■.■■■■■. .■■....■■,, minimmommino 0.1\ . • i.ri.1 rj at t ' _._ _ Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 18 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. WORKS BY CARLOS LUNA B. 1969 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 19 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 1. Budget CARLOS LUNA Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Public Arts Proposal Artist: Carlos Luna carios(a)carlosluna.com (305) 302 7837 Artist contact: Claudia Luna claudiarl92@hotmail.com (305) 898 2817 BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK PUBLIC ARTS PROPOSAL PROPOSAL No. 1 "Stars of Liberty" 107,53 in. Height General Budget Materials, Labor, Design, and Logistics Costs USD Design and digital programming Creation of the foam sculpture to the final size Molds for casting aluminum Casting sculpture Assemble sculpture Polish metal sculpture Freight moving from foundry to park Installation in Bay of Pigs Memorial Park TOTAL COST $60,000.00 The proposed sculpture will be installed on a cement pedestal and shall have 4 lights to illuminate it. Both to be covered by The City of Miami. Specifications and budget as follows: Materials and Labor Costs USD 4 Landscape Wall Wash lights $1,100.00 30° adjustable gimble ring. Clear lens Electric Installation $1,500.00 Cement pedestal for sculpture $15,000.00 TOTAL COST $17,600.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 20 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 2. CARLOS LUNA 4 * * it 4 * * * x t * .b+,e. l..e�a Feia^can Jatvar Cueitat` wNrar Betanccwn ;4','; Jere. Cuelw Betanco rt . �, •Nuw c , C.>.+y. °rhnn 4 � "` "ctiwl Jahr Cue Beta wn inv. C..w✓,ar Beleocwrt .r I,:.. r;„a„ Pru'o;� iew_e"c* Guam 8urar`u howriu,t JOAO Cuais, Bntw-. n.,n .. - 7.7crxn Jaye; Cool.,P• • • Sculpture Titled: "Stars of Liberty" Medium: Polished Metal 64.41" x 96.53"' Platform: The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, consisting of six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. Each side of the hexagon will be inscribed with the names of the fallen heroes. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 21 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 2. CARLOS LUNA Sculpture Titled: "Stars of Liberty" Medium: Polished Metal 64.41" x 96.53"' Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 22 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 2. CARLOS LUNA Sculpture Titled: "Stars of Liberty" Medium: Polished Metal 64.41" x 96.53"' Platform: The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, consisting of six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. Each side of the hexagon will be inscribed with the names of the fallen heroes. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 23 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 2. Budget CARLOS LUNA Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Public Arts Proposal Artist: Carlos Luna carlosPcarlosluna.com (305) 302 7837 Artist contact: Claudia Luna claudiarl92@hotmail.com (305) 898 2817 I would like to offer a second option for this sculpture project. On this one The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. On the sides of the hexagon, I propose to write the names of our fallen heroes. I include new quote for consideration BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK PUBLIC ARTS PROPOSAL PROPOSAL No. 1B "WOMAN" 120 in. Height General Budget Materials, Labor, Design, and Logistics Design and digital programming Creation of the foam sculpture to the final size Molds for casting aluminum Casting sculpture Assemble sculpture Polish metal sculpture Freight moving from foundry to park Installation in Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Costs USD COST $60,000.00 Hexagonal aluminum platform with 104 names $15,000.00 TOTAL COST $75,000.00 The proposed sculpture will be installed on a cement pedestal and shall have 4 lights to illuminate it. To be covered by The City of Miami. Specifications and budget as follows: Materials and Labor Costs USD 4 Landscape Wall Wash lights $1,100.00 30° adjustable gimble ring. Clear lens Electric Installation $1,500.00 Cement pedestal for sculpture $15,000.00 TOTAL COST $17,600.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 24 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Proposal 3. CARLOS LUNA PROPOSAL NARRATIVE BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT Rooster Aluminum Sculpture A rooster is a universal symbol of bravery and independence. It signifies new beginnings, announcing a new day and the triumph over darkness. The sculpture stands as an homage to the courage of the 1500 Cubans that fought in Bay of Pigs seeking freedom for their homeland. In this event 104 heroes died in combat, like the rooster they inspired bravery, independence, and the start of a new day triumphing over the events that took place. To me, as an artist, the rooster represents the enterprising and the fighting spirit of the human being. The historic event in the Bay of Pigs required the Cuban exile to create a new home and community proud of its roots. From my point of view, this event was constituted as the starting point for the Cuban community to take South Florida as their new home, inspiring other communities to do the same. Sculpture: Title: "Rooster" (Detail) Height: 120" Medium: Polished Metal Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 25 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 3. CARLOS LUNA 'gill Sculpture: Title: "Rooster" (Detail) Height: 120" Medium: Polished Metal Platform: The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, consisting of six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. Each side of the hexagon will be inscribed with the names of the fallen heroes. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 26 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Proposal 3. CARLOS LUNA Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 27 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Proposal 3. Budget CARLOS LUNA Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Public Arts Proposal Artist: Carlos Luna carlosPcarlosluna.com (305) 302 7837 Artist contact: Claudia Luna claudiarl92@hotmail.com (305) 898 2817 I would like to offer a second option for this sculpture project. On this one The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. On the sides of the hexagon, I propose to write the names of our fallen heroes. I include new quote for consideration BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK PUBLIC ARTS PROPOSAL PROPOSAL No. 1B "ROOSTER" 120 in. Height General Budget Materials, Labor, Design, and Logistics Costs USD Design and digital programming Creation of the foam sculpture to the final size Molds for casting aluminum Casting sculpture Assemble sculpture Polish metal sculpture Freight moving from foundry to park Installation in Bay of Pigs Memorial Park COST Hexagonal aluminum platform with 104 names TOTAL COST $ 60, 000.00 $15,000.00 $75,000.00 The proposed sculpture will be installed on a cement pedestal and shall have 4 lights to illuminate it. To be covered by The City of Miami. Specifications and budget as follows: Materials and Labor Costs USD 4 Landscape Wall Wash lights $1,100.00 30° adjustable gimble ring. Clear lens Electric Installation $1,500.00 Cement pedestal for sculpture $15,000.00 TOTAL COST $17,600.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 28 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Proposal 4. CARLOS LUNA PROPOSAL NARRATIVE BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT "Florentino" Aluminum Sculpture Florerito sculpture represents a Cuban guajiro who, in a space of freedom, opens his arms to receive all those who work and dream of a better future, he flourishes alongside society. The historic event in the Bay of Pigs required the Cuban exile to leave their home and move to a new land in which they set roots that helped create a thriving community proud of its culture and freedom -loving in The South of Florida. "Florerito" stands as an homage to the people who carry the memory of their homeland and use it to create and to open the door to future generations proud of their heritage. Title: "Fiorentino" Height: 120" Medium: Polished Metal Platform: The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, consisting of six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. Each side of the hexagon will be inscribed with the names of the fallen heroes. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 29 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Proposal /��O���/-r. r ���U��� ��nv���� UUUNA Bay ofPig Memorial Park —Proposals Page 30 of 83 Submitted into the public record for itern(s) CA.lZ Section 3. Proposal 4. Budget CARLOS LUNA Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Public Arts Proposal Artist: Carlos Luna carlos@carlosluna.com (305) 302 7837 Artist contact: Claudia Luna claudiarl92@hotmail.com (305) 898 2817 I would like to offer a second option for this sculpture project. On this one The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. On the sides of the hexagon, I propose to write the names of our fallen heroes. I include new quote for consideration BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK PUBLIC ARTS PROPOSAL PROPOSAL No. 1B "FLORERITO" 120 in. Height General Budget Materials, Labor, Design, and Logistics Design and digital programming Creation of the foam sculpture to the final size Molds for casting aluminum Casting sculpture Assemble sculpture Polish metal sculpture Freight moving from foundry to park Installation in Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Costs USD COST $60,000.00 Hexagonal aluminum platform with 104 names $15,000.00 TOTAL COST $75,000.00 The proposed sculpture will be installed on a cement pedestal and shall have 4 lights to illuminate it. To be covered by The City of Miami. Specifications and budget as follows: Materials and Labor 4 Landscape Wall Wash lights 30° adjustable gimble ring. Clear lens Electric Installation Cement pedestal for sculpture TOTAL COST Costs USD $1,100.00 $1, 500.00 $15,000.00 $17,600.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 31 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists PROPOSAL NARRATIVE Carlos A Alves BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT & JC Carroll CARLOS A ALVES & JC CARROLL— ARTIST STATEMENT" For over 25 years we have completed public and private art projects in the US & abroad. For each commission we enjoy working closely with the clients, architects, engineers, designers, & community, considering the needs and desires of all involved and look at each project as a collaborative experience. My inspiration is drawn from a historical view of Little Havana where my studio has been for 22 Years. As a native of South Florida, born in Hialeah I am always inspired by the past and the lives of my fellow Cubans. The Bay of Pigs is a historic event that is extremely important to create a memorial for those lost. The Bay of Pigs Museum was located across the street from our house and we enjoyed talking with the old timers and listen to their stories and would certainly use their advice on this memorial. We have a great sense of pride in our neighborhood. The opportunity to create Art for this Memorial Park would be ran honor. We believe creating Public Art requires striking a balance between artistic expression and working within the parameters of the project to create artwork that can be informative, functional, durable, & appreciated by a wide audience. Our process is to make the most of what we have for each project. Sometimes we create public art with emphasis on way finding and structural identification while still maintaining a sense of artistic integrity. Others a freestanding sculpture, or fountain. We strive to have our art complement the facility and or structures intention. We have successfully completed many pools, fountains and parks. Some of our public artwork successfully completed: A 14-foot "Pineapple Sculpture" on the lawn of the South County Court House in Delray Beach, along with six tile murals and 10 benches depicting historical illustrations of Delray Beach, a series of floor mosaics at the General Mitchell Airport Concourse "C" Floor, in Milwaukee Wisconsin including 15 medallions from 3- foot to 15-foot in diameter placed throughout 2,000 Sq'. In Broward County's BARC Center where we took the entire courtyard and created mosaic planter benches & boulder seats along with Sculptural drip fountains and Bamboo railings. At Miami -Dade County's Children's Court House, "Urban Quilt" a 180-foot by 8- foot mosaic tile mural that incorporates Portraits from local children into our images. At Port Everglades we encased an entire elevator shaft with mosaic waves and aluminum 3D fish that jump out of the waves. We were given an empty lot in Homestead that we turned into " Verde Gardens" we created secret garden pathways with mosaic inserts along the paths, sculptures, seating, functional art and way finder signs. Though a majority of our work is hand —made ceramic mosaic & glass tile installations, we often work incorporating metals and recycled materials into a project. We relish the opportunity to present some ideas that would make welcomed site -specific works of art that the community would be proud to exhibit. It is our practice to keep all projects environmentally safe and to work within the local community using local materials and labor whenever possible. The Public Art we have completed has always come in on time, within budget requirements, has proven to durable, easily maintained & stands up to harsh traffic and climate conditions of South Florida as well as time. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 32 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Bay of Pigs Memorial Public Artwork Presentation by: C arlosAlves JC.Carroll A Salute to the Brave Souls that lost their lives at the Bay of Pigs, Cuba in 1961 BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 33 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll Title: "Bay of Pigs Memorial Sculptural Bench" Height: 120" Medium: Mosaic Tiles • The sculpture will be created using an aluminum frame, covered in lathe and concrete. Embellished with hand -made ceramic, mosaic tiles depicting the names of those that have their lives for the cause. • The base of the Memorial Sculpture will include ceramic images depicting the Map of Cuba and other iconic images of the era. • From a distance it will look like a Cuban Flag. • When the viewer is close they will see the images and names. • Will work closely with THE Bay of Pigs Cuban Museum Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 34 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves &JCCarroll PROPOSAL SUMMARY BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT CARLOS A ALVES & JC CARROLL We have valued the opportunities to produce site -specific Public Art installations throughout the United States, creating desired artwork by working alongside architects, designers, committees, and communities. It is an honor to have the opportunity to create a Memorial for The Bay of Pigs Park. Upon considering all of the aspects for such a memorial and how to pay homage to the Men & Women who have served the cause, we looked into historical icons and images that represent the battle. We have selected some images but we are in great anticipation of working alongside the Bay of Pigs Museum Memorial to obtain names, images, icons, photos, buttons, medals, badges etc. of those fought bravely at the Bay of Pigs. We would transfer these images into carved ceramic tiles that would then embellish five concrete "Memorial Sculpture -Bench" that represent the memory of the Boy of Pigs. The seating area of the sculpture -bench will be the approved ADA height of 19 inches. For the center of the sculpture represents the image of the Cuban Flag. The Image we are using evokes a certain sense of pride and honor to use as a teaching moment as if to say " We Remember " The sculpture will be mounted on top of a concrete poured slab with footing beneath . We can also add a plaque onto the floor area. Our concept is to create a memorial that invites the viewer to walk around the piece, to reflect on past and present and hopefully to learn more of what being an American Veteran means. eomen Havana Cuba 'arimisno Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 35 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll L S WERE ALTy:E T rORT IE 3aiPANY, A1R ' R03 THAT CD all : +, YES RLVLI.41 'LAE li' '9 Clain AS '.. GASAYE ID HER THE S E7 0„EY,SJCK SH E raE / , 4 .7. = J FRO WA_ 4, t4C KlHLL UAL( A:L KE 70 OAE 4Ji J BEAU, BE E"IARASOL; A; DONyT THINK TA SEE' THE AS tED OAKS APps .E YD3T,B$ .14OA D. ONE rLt10 Y,E 03)(ET,F Y0 !IS LDS RII'OON E8TUN1A1031(0 I EI) CAN. BL08D0S ON OrMCVP PAS wit: E E N L'A' G EN,CLAVAN' AREJA' LI - COS LLR[0s JO LA ,r.R7C, DEESELVA cL EUS MANOS RD:'.A GR6DICSH, 'IN CG.:DUIIA E h}9c: D(EJTRO Y; PLE Su cCITAS^L' 4 ME DIJO: fOUe" MEGU8T4VER , C:' MA'S ALTCS F!F'VlL IDS NOBLES ROULE:A=E AMAo0 E ESTAR EL CT ►O0gtj ES-4(N CAs GATED Y 8 DADEnADEYr WA LA COW) NI C., DE LAHEDE VE:- CCN (;,, at,., SOMBRERO S)DEL CAL PON EL c BSOB NABA u E.OUAE 0U YUo0 Y H LA OD(L(q EC REND c Using this concept image as inspiration, we will hand print the names of those fallen Hero's of the Bay of Pigs. The plan for the memorial sating sculpture will contain a porcelain Cuban Flag with Names. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 36 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll I ;NOW OF EGYPTAIN N CGS, PERSIA Af10 XENOP.HON,,JO LE3al B'.Pfl MORE THAN TE PR=FFR THE FgC$Hg0J?ITAf,^1 AIR'S CARESS. r KNOW THE VIOLENT Hrsraz3i OF MAN AND HES SNUGGLE FOB' PO.CR, BUT' P1REF'EF THE Bf'ZI'JG 3E_.; HOVER ROUND THE 8EI.CF'-1"E I KNOW THE SOUND THE WU1b tgoE 'EN BOUGHS IT WAS FLY1NGH LET NO THERE KQ SONG' AS WE .L PLAYED. KNOW OF A FRIGHTENED FAWN THAT SEEKS THE FOLD TO EXPIRE AND OF A HEART'WEARY-W0RM THAT, 0,'fES BIDDEN WLTHOU,1j IRE. 2- ,r0 $c -;E E,IPTO Y NI.GR1Q16� Y, '3E 30 Y XENnH0N12 j Y PRE1=1O LA GARICA DEL AI tE F.2ES30 MOUE,' YO S— D'E LAS HI STORMS Vrp 1 -DEL HOil9Ti;E Y DE SUS RENGIW YI PR EFTEJi3 C4 J3 A3 EJAS P,OIANall EN LAS CAIPANLLL& VO 3E' DEL CANTO DEL vrENT: r EN LA3. RAIIAS VOCJNGLERAS : NAD)�gE OLGA QUE MIENTO, O.IJ L0 PREFITRO 1iE VERA). Yo SE' DIE UN GAM. AIERRAIAO OUt WE'L.VE AL RED Y EXPI RV r QE U„j CIORAt6M ,MSA�O QVIr X R Z OSCURO Y SJN IRA. This Image is from a collection of Translated Poems of Jose Marti that I hand made into porcelain "Books" For this project we created a series of Porcelain "Books" with English and Spanish Sonnets of Jose Marti. This is the inspiration for the Bay of Pigs Memorial. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 37 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 38 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Footing Base we have certified engineered documents for this Artists system. We need a concrete slab to mount the sculpture onto. Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll ► 1 14 ice► w • Pineapple Bench in front of Palm Beach Court House created using similar framework and certified footings. Covered in lathe, concrete then embellished with hand made ceramic tiles and powder coated metal. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 39 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll t • O• Z • D r ; 0 m z z 1332i1S £ MS S99S co 0 m 0 D ✓ 30> -13 m z V Q l / Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 40 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Carlos A Alves &JCCarroll "Bay of Pigs Memorial Sculptural Bench" Proposed Summary • We have valued the opportunities to produce site -specific Public Art installations throughout the United States, creating desired artwork by working alongside architects, designers, committees and communities. It is an honor to have the opportunity to create a Memorial for The Bay of Pigs Park. • Upon considering all of the aspects for such a memorial and how to pay homage to the Men & Women who have served the cause, we looked into historical icons and images that represent the battle. • We have selected some images but we are in great anticipation of working alongside the Bay of Pigs Museum Memorial to obtain names, images, icons, photos, buttons, medals, badges etc. of those fought bravely at the Bay of Pigs. • We would transfer these images into carved ceramic tiles that would then embellish five concrete "Memorial Sculpture -Bench" that represent the memory of the Boy of Pigs. The seating area of the sculpture -bench will be the approved ADA height of 19 inches. • For the center of the sculpture represents the image of the Cuban Flag. The Image we are using evokes a certain sense of pride and honor to use as a teaching moment as if to say " We Remember ". • The sculpture will be mounted on top of a concrete poured slab with footing beneath. We can also add a plaque onto the floor area. • Our concept is to create a memorial that invites the viewer to walk around the piece, to reflect on past and present and hopefully to learn more of what • being an American Veteran means. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 41 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll Budget Bay of Pigs Memorial Park — Public Art Installation "gill Artists Fee $6,000.00 Engineering $4,300.00 Aluminum Frame $8,500.00 Lathe / Stucco $5,200.00 Mosaic Tiles $23,000.00 Labor $4,000.00 Insurance $2,400.00 Delivery $1,800.00 Contingency $2,800.00 Workshop $2,000.00 Total Budget $60,000.00 Public Art Installation, Palm Beach County Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 42 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar Octavio Cuellar Persistence of Memory Public Art Division / Parks and Recreation Department,/ Miami Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 43 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Octavio Cuellar EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT My name is Octavio Cuellar. I am Cuban -American sculptor who possesses expertise in work metals. I have completed my professional studies at an San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts in Cuba. My artwork gained recognition among the art collectors in Spain, England, USA, Mexico, Cuba, Syria, Guatemala, and Ecuador. I have dedicated myself to researching through sculpture the ways in which art addresses human subjects. Goldsmithing, as a trade, I have inserted into the modern conceptual work. I have always worked with noble metals. Now I work with copper sheets, an excellent expressive resource. Each blow, each weld allows me to extract unrepeatable lights and shadows, textures, beautiful traces of defects and inaccuracies, obtaining works of strong visual apprehension with the timeless halo that used objects acquire. My work is a unique world in each piece. It is the energy that materializes these empty figures and fills them with the personality of the person portrayed, making them come to life. My proposal as an artist is to revalue the profession of sculpture and impact the public with works of high artistic value. ARTISTS PROPOSAL STATEMENT The name of my sculpture is "Persistence of Memory". The idea of sculpture is to unify a historical fact sublimated through the image of the Virgin of Charity, Patroness Saint of Cubans since she is linked to the struggles for Cuban independence since the time of the Spanish colony. Also known as the Virgin Mambisa. The proposal ,with educational character, is to make the new generations know, understand and remember with respect and admiration the sacrifice of a group of brave young people who gave their lives to recover democratic rights of the Cuban nation. This sculptural work also motivates and introduces them to investigate the spirituality of the Cuban, to know the religious beliefs that make up the Cuban culture, in addition to guaranteeing a means of transmission of customs, traditions and myths, components of Cuban culture inside and outside of the island. Persistent of Memory is a monument created by the Cuban -USA artist Octavio Cuellar. His project will help turning the Bay of Pigs Memorial Park located at 5665 SW 3rd Street Miami into a place with high historical and cultural value that will make the park a vibrant area in the City of Miami. The construction start date will be February 2022 and completion of project will be by mid-2022 around August. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 44 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section. Artists Octavio Cuellar Artwork Overview Persistence of Memory The monument is made up of three human figures. In the center, the Virgin of Chanty: on each forearm of the Virgin, an inert body of a fallen combatant. The Virgin is levitating approximately 1 foot from the base -pedestal to give the sensation of elevation. The Virgin does not present facial features on her face, she is empty. This emptiness induces the viewer to visualize the face of a mother who has lost a son in combat, giving the Bay of Pigs event itself a greater scope as a universal concept about the loss of a loved one in combat. The bodies of the combatants will be represented realistically. A copper plate with the following inscription will be placed on the base -pedestal : Persistence of Memory By Octavio Cuellar "In memory of the fallen in the Bay of Pigs. Cuba, April 17. 1961" Dimensions monument PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY DIMENSIONS OF SCULPTURE • VIRGIN : 7 ft. H x 4ft. W x 5ft. D • EACH SOLDIERS: 5ft. H (TO DETERMINATE WIDE AND DEEP) OVERALL HEIGH OF PEDESTAL: 4ft H x 3ft W x 3 ft. D THICKNES: 2" OVERALL PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY SCULPTURE 7ft. H x Eft. W x 5ft. D Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 45 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY SCULPTURE (front view) PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY SCULPTURE ( lateral view with vectors ) 7ft 4ft Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 46 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar SPACE LOCATION OF THE SCULPTURE "PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY" (with vectors) Location Persistence of Memory will be located in front of the roundabout of SW 56 Ave, 2"d St by one of the park's access, oriented at 30 grade of NE and will be sheltered by Flamboyant trees. accentuating the historical, spiritual, meditative and gathering character that the monument wants to transmit to the visitor, in addition to enhancing the identity of the area. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 47 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar Why the copper sheet as material in Persistence of Memory? Because copper is a less corrosive metal outdoors than bronze or brass Example: Mercury Statue on Dome of Lonja del Comercio building in Havana, Cuba • Placed March 28, 1909. • The figure is hollow, made of copper, built with very thin sheets. • Four meters high. • Restoration in 1999, when Irene hurricane past for Cuba. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 48 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar Sculpture Techniques Embossing and welding SCULPTURE COMPOSITION WIHT PEDESTAL Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 49 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Octavio Cuellar Quartz sample Pedestal: Materials, Shape, Meaning • Pedestal structure: iron bass • Coating with dark blue quartz with silver sparks : to accentuate the color of the fresh waters of the world, streams, springs and rivers that belong to Ochun (yoruba deity) and that syncretizes in Catholicism with the Virgin of Charity. In addition, this blue color represents the waters of the Bahia de Pigs landing. The silver sparks represent the reflection of the sun in calm waters, which is a symbol of peace and hope . • Column shape: the rectangular shape of the column -pedestal helps to enhance the sculpture's spiritual sense, the vertical polarity of Spirit / Matter) • Side column: 45 grade between quartz tile unions with 1/4 inch wear Pedestal drawing with dimensions Concrete Platform: The pedestal that will support the sculpture will be placed on a concrete platform. The platform shall be provided by the City. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 50 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar PRELIMINARY PROJECT BUDGET PUBLIC ART LOCATION: BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK ADDRESS: 5665 SW 3ST.MIAMI, FL 33134 PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL NAME: PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY ARTIST NAME OCTAVIO CUELLAR ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE: SCULTURE MATERIAL SCULPTURE COSTS QTY PRICE .032 110 COPPER SHEET 20 8,083.92 .18 %5 110 COPPER SHEET 33.5 x 36 1 1,425.69 Copper bar 10 2.305.48 95000 Lucas Milhaupt Fos Flo 125"X.050 'X20" X 28 Rods. 20 1 060 Protective Coating for Metal 20 630.55 Gas Acetylene small 4 278.8 Gas Oxigen 251CF 2 68 Miscellaneous ( sandpaper discs. brown rosin paper) *U 1000 PER POP RIVE 1 S 1/8 DTAME I ER BRASS MANDREL BLINDS RIVETS DOME HEAD 4-4 100 17.09 FORKLIFT RENTAL TO LOAD COPPER SI IEETS TO TI IL TRUCK 1 189.99 TRUCK RENT TO PICK UP COPPER SHEETS 1 250 FORKLIFT TO LOWER THE COPPER SHEETS FROM THE TRUCK 1 189.99 PEDESTAL MATERIALS 1 6.000 QUARTZ SLAB 1 1.000 SILICONE AS A METAL INSULATOR 1 300 PEDESTAL LABOR QUARTZ COVFRING 1.500 IRON STRUCTURE 3' x 3" 2.000 TRANSPORTATION & INSTALLATION PEDESTAL 2 SERVICES 500 COPPER MEMORIAL PLAQUE 1 209 TRANSPORTATION SCULPTURE ESTIMATE $720 TO $880 1 780 SCULPTURE INSTALLATION I 300 GRAPHIC DESIGN 6.800 GRANT WRITER FEES 6.000 MOCK-UP SAMPLE 1 2.000 ARTIST LABOR 9.000 TOTAL 51,888.51 Copper Memorial Plaque Persistence of Memory by Octavio Cuellar /n memory of the fallen rn Me Bay or Pig, Cub., Apr717 1961 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 51 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada PROPOSAL NARRATIVE BAY OF PIGS MONUMENT Homenaje Xavier Cortada's Proposal Narrativel2 for the Bay of Pigs Park Call to Artist The brave men of the Brigade 2506 are almost all gone. We must not forget their heroism and sacrifice. On April 17, 1961, 1,200 Cuban freedom fighters landed on the beaches and dropped out of the sky at the Bay of Pigs. Theirs was mission to liberate their homeland from communist dictatorship. They fought bravely in an ill-fated effort to fight the tyranny imposed by Fidel Castro. The invasion failed because promised support from the United States did not materialize. It was an act of betrayal that helped consolidate the power of communism in Cuba to this day. Soviet control of Cuba also shaped the Cold War between the West and the Communist bloc. The betrayal marks our community to this day. This monument3 — Homenaje, stands as a symbol of heroism and as a memorial for the 112 men who died that day. It is also a symbol of loss and perseverance that represents our shared collective memory of those days of 1961 that have echoed in the years to come. Homenaje (please see proposal in Appendix 2 of this application) features the banner of the Brigada de Asalto 2506, six pillars representing the six provinces of Cuba, and ceramic tiles covered with the names of the fallen brothers written by hand by the surviving brothers in a powerful act of comradery. The symbolic soldier that appears on the Brigade's banner and on the monument represents the valor of the men who survived the assault and were imprisoned, tortured, and held hostage by the regime. The families of the martyrs and of the combatants are also present in Homenaje because they too suffered and endured to tell the story of the husbands, sons, fathers, brothers, friends they lost in the fight for freedom in the cruel days of April. The families of the survivors also wept for their men as the cruelty of the regime was visited upon them. Also represented in the monument is the plight of the hundreds of men and women executed by the regime and of hundreds of thousands detained and imprisoned in the days before and after April 17. They waited for a sign for insurrection, resistance in the cities, revolt in the countryside. The sign did not arrive. So, in a sense, Homenaje is dedicated to all Cubans who experienced the difficult struggle for the freedom of Cuba in those days and in the intervening sixty years. But is in the plight of the 112, in their ultimate sacrifice for us, that we see each other. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 52 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT BAY OF PIGS MONUMENT Homenaje Xavier Cortada's Proposal Narrativel2 for the Bay of Pigs Park Call to Artist The educational component will implement my Cortada Academy curriculum with students of Fairlawn Elementary (please see Appendix 8). The aim is to create a commemorative Rose Garden (white roses) at the park, preferably close to the monument on the swale. An alternative proposal honors the martyrs via a 13.5 tall obelisk. Please see Appendix 4. You can learn more about my work by reading through the attached files: APPENDIX 5: CORTADA VISUAL BIOGRAPHY CATALOG APPENDIX 6: CORTADA PUBLIC ART CATALOG APPENDIX 7: CORTADA FLOWER FORCE CATALOG APPENDIX 8: CORTADA ACADEMY CATALOG (FOR THE "CULTIVANDO UNA ROSA BLANCA" / WHITE ROSE GARDEN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT FOR FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY) Appendices / Attachments APPENDIX la: BUDGET - BANDERA BRIGADA APPENDIX lb: BUDGET - OBELISCO - ALTERNATE APPENDIX 2: CORTADA EARLIER CUBA WORKS APPENDIX 3: HOMENAJE: BANDERA DE LA BRIGADA 2506 APPENDIX 4: HOMENAJE: OBELISCO DE LA LIBERTAD (ALTERNATE PROPOSAL) APPENDIX 5: CORTADA VISUAL BIOGRAPHY CATALOG APPENDIX 6: CORTADA PUBLIC ART CATALOG APPENDIX 7: CORTADA FLOWER FORCE CATALOG APPENDIX 8: CORTADA ACADEMY CATALOG (FOR THE "CULTIVANDO UNA ROSA BLANCA" / WHITE ROSE GARDEN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT FOR FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY) SEE ATTACHMENTS Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 53 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada CORTADA Homenaje Xavier Cortada's Proposal Narrative'2 for the Bay of Pigs Park CaII to Artist The brave men of the Brigade 2506 are almost all gone. We must not forget their heroism and sacrifice. On April 17, 1961, 1,200 Cuban freedom fighters landed on the beaches and dropped out of the sky at the Bay of Pigs. Theirs was mission to liberate their homeland from communist dictatorship. They fought bravely in an ill-fated effort to fight the tyranny imposed by Fidel Castro. The invasion failed because promised support from the United States did not materialize. It was an act of betrayal that helped consolidate the power of communism in Cuba to this day. Soviet control of Cuba also shaped the Cold War between the West and the Communist bloc. The betrayal marks our community to this day. This monument' — Homenoje, stands as a symbol of heroism and as a memorial for the 112 men who died that day. It is also a symbol of loss and perseverance that represents our shared collective memory of those days of 1961 that have echoed in the years to come. Homenaje (please see proposal in Appendix 2 of this application) features the banner of the Brigado de Asalto 2506, six pillars representing the six provinces of Cuba, and ceramic tiles covered with the names of the fallen brothers written by hand by the surviving brothers in a powerful act of comradery. The symbolic soldier that appears on the Brigade's banner and on the monument represents the valor of the men who survived the assault and were imprisoned, tortured, and held hostage by the regime. The families of the martyrs and of the combatants are also present in Homenoje because they too suffered and endured to tell the story of the husbands, sons, fathers, brothers, friends they Please see Appendix la to see budget for Homenate Proposal the 2506 Banner Please see Appendix 1b to see budget for alternative Homenate Proposal the Obelisk Please see Appendix 2 to see prior Cuba -related art work by Xavier Cortada Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 54 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada CORTADA lost in the fight for freedom in the cruel days of April. The families of the survivors also wept for their men as the cruelty of the regime was visited upon them. Also represented in the monument is the plight of the hundreds of men and women executed by the regime and of hundreds of thousands detained and imprisoned in the days before and after April 17. They waited for a sign for insurrection, resistance in the cities, revolt in the countryside. The sign did not arrive. So, in a sense, Homenaje is dedicated to all Cubans who experienced the difficult struggle for the freedom of Cuba in those days and in the intervening sixty years. But is in the plight of the 112, in their ultimate sacrifice for us, that we see each other. The educational component will implement my Cortada Academy curriculum with students of Fairlawn Flementary (please see Appendix 8). The aim is to create a commemorative Rose Garden (white roses) at the park, preferably close to the monument on the swale. An alternative proposal honors the martyrs via a 13.5 tall obelisk. Please see Appendix 4. You can learn more about my work by reading through the attached files: APPENDIX 5: CORTADA VISUAL BIOGRAPHY CATALOG APPENDIX 6: CORTADA PUBLIC ART CATALOG APPENDIX 7: CORTADA FLOWER FORCE CATALOG APPENDIX 8: CORTADA ACADEMY CATALOG (FOR THE "CULTIVANDO UNA ROSA BLANCA" / WHITE ROSF GARDEN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT FOR FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY) Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 55 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada 's4111 Homenaje (Bandera Brigada 2506) Xavier Cortada A proposal for the City of Miami Bay of Pigs Park Call to Artists Why a Brigada flag? The flag of the Bngada de Asalto 2506 was designed by Brigade Commander Pepe San Roman The simple standard of blue on yellow features a soldier carrying a bayoneted rifle with the words "Brigada Asalto" at the top and -2506" - the serial number of Carlos Rodriguez Santana. a bngadista who died in a training accident in 1960. i% Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 56 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The outside depicts the Cuban flag with a Bay of Pigs map. the map of the battle. The inside depicts the Brigade 2506 flag. Al. surfaces a+ Ole monument ate to be . as n nano oar -nee coMOul ccaruc Pal 1 M Samples of hand -painted ceramic flat tiles on the following Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 57 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada Samples of hand — painted ceramic flat tiles 'I‘ Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 58 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada HOMENAJE: BRIGADA 2506 Banner by Xavier Cortada DESIGN Artist Fee (10%) 0.1 $60.000.00 ARTIST BUDGET CITY BUDGET S6,000.00 HAND -PAINTED CERAMIC TILE ARTWORK Columns 50 ;q ft 6 55,000 00 $30,000.00 Soldier ,Hdl Nuriiber5 $1.500.00 $7,500.00 CONCRETE FABRICATION S« columns (8' x 2') 58,725.00 Soldier Brigadista 53,200.00 Numbers 2506 4 $24000 51,000.00 FLOOR MAP OF CUBA (25 FT/Stained Concrete) 25' nictal work $1,500.00 Concrete Floor Pour TILE INSTALLATION Columns 300 sq/t' $25.00 57,500.00 Soldier and Numbers 52,500.00 $9.300.00 LIGHTING/flush with floor Columns Iduuble srdcd) 6 $500.00 53.000.00 Soldier(double sided) 2 5250.00 5500.00 Numbers (double sided) 4 $100.00 $400.00 MISC Photodocumentaton Contingency Educational (White Rose garden) 0.03 $60.00000 $2 75.00 51,800.00 TOTAL S70,000.00 MM • t..a b 0c400010 • ••O•OM 10 SO 000 •,•n M ptluo•• • led■1♦ Or S a MOM •n00u01•M• f0O 04 a.. 01 M,W 51.000 00 $14, 200.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 59 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada All structures including 6 columns. are to be clad in hand -painted colorful ceramic flat tile Each column measures 8 x 2 x 1 The Brigade 2506 Soldier is life size The numbers are 3 feet tall In planning for the project Canada Coordinated with Brigade Presdent Johnny Lopez de la Cruz Both agreed that it would be a beautiful gesture to incorporate the remaining members of the Brigade in the an -making Using underglaze the Brigade 2506 members will torn Corladashare thee stones and hand write the names of Martyrs of the Bay of Pgs on the Wes A ..4 , or Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 60 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada Jamas abandonaremo s nuestra patna"/We will never abandon our fatherland] - the words exclaimed by Brigade 2506 leader Pepe San Roman at the onsite at the Bay of Pigs will be painted on the side with the flag. A • Jamas abandonaremos nuestra patna Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 61 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada "Jamas abandonaremo s nuestra patna-[We wdi never abandon our fatherland] - the words exclaimed by Brigade 2506 leader Pepe San Roman at the onsite at the Bay of Pigs will be painted on the side wan the flag A Jamas abandonaremos nuestra patna Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 62 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Xavier Cortada Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 63 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The texture of the concrete will have apples cutting across tl (stamping it with rubber moidsi — symbol¢ing the profound ,mpact of thus event across space and time (Or cam A www.cortada.com/publicart Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 64 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Xavier Cortada Homenaje (Obelisco) Xavier Cortada An alternate proposal for the City of Miami Bay of Pigs Park Call to Artists Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 65 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The obelisk is clad in a Cuban flag made of textured ceramic Carved into the clay is the coastline of the Bay of Pigs and the map of the battles fought A The monument sits on a map (stained concrete) of the Bay of Pigs - the location where the fighting took place An obelisk is an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid They serve to commemorate the dead. kings. or great events It symbolises permanence Homenale has as its main feature an obelisk representing the 112 dead bngadistas and their place in history A Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 66 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The texture of the concrete will have ripples cutting across it (stamping it with rubber molds) - symbolizing the profound impact of this event across space and time The star will be created using laser cut metal of Cortada s design. powder -coated in white Jamas abandonaremos nuestra patna [We will never abandon ow fatherland) - the words exclaimed by Brigade 2506 leader Pepe San Roman onslte at the Bay of Pigs. will be inscribed at the base Of the obelisk Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 67 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada 'Jamas abandonaremos nuestra patna - (We will never abandon our fatherland] - the words exclaimed by Brigade 2506 leader Pepe San Roman onsite at the Bay of Pigs. will be inscribed at the base of the obelisk A The surviving Bay of Pigs veterans will hand inscribe the names of the 112 martyrs on the wet clay that Cortada will use to make the Obelisk ii www.cortada.com/publicart :r Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 68 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada HOMENAJE: Obelisco de la Libertad by Xavier Cortada DESIGN Artist Fee (10%) 01 S60,000.00 HAND -CARVED, HAND -PAINTED CERAMIC ARTWORK Obelisk CONCRETE FABRICATION Obelisk: 13.5 k 3 k 3 METAL STAR (LASER CUT ALUMINUM; WHITE POWDER COAT) Star FLOOR MAP OF CUBA (25 FT/Stained Concrete) 25' metal work Concrete Floor Pour ARTIST BUDGET 56,000.00 540,000.00 59,475.00 53,000.00 52,000.00 TILE INSTALLATION Obelisk 162 ;ft $7,500.00 LIGHTING/flush with floor Columns (double s,ded) S ;0? nn MISC Photodocumentation Contingency Educational (White Rose garden) 0.03 560,000 00 5225.00 51,800.00 CITY BUDGET 3 570,000.00 512,300.00 Note: If budget for broposal is reduced to 560.000 then the Obelisk will be reduced in size by 15',. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 69 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada Samples of unglazed textured ceramic work The mere Doan& .e be clad wm+ nandcaned sc:rpases eta .re De gaLeC q dadea was d Cuwn flag Bay d Ags ,nap el ceava As acpsVac B-ryade206,embers aDr-nCVDora1N'b ward 7a nerds as Wry aM rVM/i eV'WrM d WRyrs s•O!Y Wylie or M err Oay Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 70of83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Xavier Cortada Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 71 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada IMAGES OF SIMILAR PUBLIC ART PIECES Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page72of83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada X!~ CoIWF. iewr Farce 'M.A(a AM aranc aro '.. .1 .1 2611 Iaabr Italic aoe.. •. 9 r._._: Coogramtgang WAY Vaal, ' t' I q,h M o Puny P-as, I Cod {Sp o0 . . Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 73 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 74 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada A 're r -€M:.. 1?'a VIM.' Caws 'Rua Aiulnano-woo OaaK r r . Ipi . a1' 200Y Lomb , Cass Pat taan FL Ccmmaarag apaq Cum Pat PIW I CM tl00 000 Ir. .: < •+ • a .. ..... . Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page75of83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada i% Homenaille Xavier Cortada An alternate proposal for the City of Miami Bay of Pigs Park CaII to Artists Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 76 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Xavier Cortada NMI Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 77 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The letters spelling LIBERTAD will be cast onsite and be fully clad in textured hand -carved, hand -glazed ceramic. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 78 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The front of the letters spelling LIBERTAD will be fully clad in a textured hand -carved, hand -glazed ceramic. it Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 79 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Xavier Cortada Brothers remembering the fallen Cortada will work with the surviving Bay of Pigs veterans (and the members of the Legacy Group) and help them will hand write the names of the 112 Bay of Pigs martyrs on the tile that Cortada will use to clad the words LIBERTAD As appropriate. Brigade 2506 members will be engaged to not just honor the fallen but to also imprint their hands or the texture of the wet clay. In planning for the project, Cortada coordinated with Brigade President Johnny Lopez de la Cruz. Both agreed that it would be a beautiful gesture to incorporate the remaining members of the Brigade in the art -making as they share their stories. The artist has secured the support from the Brigade in having their members collaborate on the effort: J.R. Lopez de la Cruz Colonel, U.S. Army (R) President, Veterans Association -Brigade 2506 1Lt • , IA,,,�'' C, , 1 ( , 1 ( Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 80 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. HOMENAJE: LIBERTAD Artists by Xavier Cortada Xavier Cortada DESIGN Artist Fee (10%) 01' 0.1 $60,000.00 HAND -CARVED, HAND -PAINTED CERAMIC ARTWORK Obelisk ARTIST BUDGET $6,000.00 $31,000.00 CONCRETE FABRICATION Obelisk: 13.5 x 3 x 3 $18,560.00 ENGINEERING For Concrete Molds $850.00 FLOOR MAP OF CUBA (25 FT/Stained Concrete) 25' metal work $3,500.00 Concrete Floor Pour TILE INSTALLATION LIBERTAD 162 sq/ft $8,000.00 LIGHTING/flush with floor 8 letters CITY BUDGET $15,625.00 8 $300.00 $2,400.00 MISC Photodocumentation $290.00 Contingency 0.03 $60,000.00 $1,800.00 Educational (White Rose garden) Note: If budget for proposal is reduced to $60,000, then the work will be reduced in size by 15%. TOTAL $70,000.00 $1,000.00 $19,025.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 81 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada ONE Proposal DATE 1/7/2022 PROJECT Project Number Boy of Pigs Memorial Park - Xavier Cortado Art 7201 - 1 ibertad ADDRESS Attention Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Xavier Cortada 5665 SW 3rd Street Miami, FL 33134 Description 2' thick by 25' long colored concrete map of cuba with 6' tall letters spelling Libertad Items AMOUNT Engineering $ 850.00 "Libertad" 6' Tall Concrete $ 18.560.00 2' thick by 25' long colored concrete map of cuba $ 15,625.00 Custom Formwork for Cuba $ 3,500.00 TOTAL $ 38,535.00 This does not include any permits Contractors Quote: Unitech Builders Corp are the contractors building the Bay of Pigs Park. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 82 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Commissioner Manolo Reyes Commission District 4 Art in Public Places Board Francisco Herretes Chair Patrick Cohen Vice -Chair Christina Cuervo Nelson Delgado Gary Feinberg Rene Morales Maria Napoles Juan Valadez Public Art Staff Efren Nunez Public Art Manager / Planner II Public Art Board Liaison Jessica Iturrey Cultural and Educational Grants Ana Pernas Historic Resource Grants Office of Capital Improvements Andre Bryan Project Manager Planning Department Public Art Division 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33033 www.miamigov.com Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 83 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk SUBSTITUTED. Ci y of Miami Respondents — CaII to Artists "Bay of Pigs Memorial Park" CTA-2020-002 FINALIST SUBSTITUTED. CONTENTS Section 1. Introduction Project Summary Section 2. Scores / Rankings / Recommendations Section 3. Shortlisted Artists Xavier Cortada Nilda Commas Joshua Weiner Carlos Luna Octavio Cuellar Page 3-4 Page 5 Page 6 -14 Page 15 - 25 Page 26 - 3 Page 3 - 43 P.•e44-49 Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 2 of 53 SUBSTITUTED. Art in Public Places Board August 23, 2021 Francisco Herretes, Chair Art in Public Places Board City of Miami, Planning Department 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33130 RE: Call to Artists "Bay of Pigs Memorial Park" Respondents Dear Chairman, Herretes and members of the Board: On October 29, 2020 the City of Miami's Public Art Division purs.ant to Chapter 62, Article XVI entitled "Art in Public Places", Section 62-658 issued a Call to Artists, requesting quifications from professional artists and/or artist teams for the integration of artwork(s) for the Bay of Pigs Memorial °ark. The Call to Artists was published on the City's webp.:e and was shared with Miami -Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Public Art Division, the Florida Assoc'. tion of Public Art Professionals, Bake House, Locust Projects, FIU and the National Young Arts Foundation. On November 11, 2020 the Call to Artist cl► ed. In total eighteen (18) professional artists and/or artist teams responded to the Call. Subsequently, the P •lic Art Division called a meeting of the Professional Advisory Committee "PAC" to review the submittals from artist .nd provide a recommendation to the Art in Public Places Board "Board". The PAC concluded its review and h.: ranked the top five (5) artist for the Boards consideration as listed on page 5 of this report. Should you have any questio , please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience at 305-416-1402 or via email at efrennunez • miam'?ov.com Regards, 774.4 1. Efren unez, Public Art Manager / City Planner Dertment of Planning Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 3 of 53 SUBSTITUTED. Project Summary Project Name: Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Introduction: The City of Miami Planning Department, through its Public Art Division, and the Parks and Recreation Department, requested qualifications from professional artists and/or artist teams to create integrated artwork(s) for the Bay of Pigs Memorial Park. Selected artist(s) will design site specific artwork(s) that pays tribute and commemorates the historical event in which the park derives its name. It is intended that the artwork(s) will provide visitors with an outstanding visual experience while creating a unique identity for the park and the immediate neighborhood. Shortlisted artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop specific proposals and compete for the commission(s). Shortlisted artists will be provided with reference materials and will have the opportunity to e .age in an Artist Orientation and site visit (if possible) th city staff, the design team and members of the c• munity. Upon presentation of artists' proposals, the IPPB may select one or more artists for the final corn ission of the artwork(s). Project Location: Bay of Pigs Memorial Park 5665 SW 3rd Street Miami, FL 33134 Commission District 4: Commissioner Manolo R yes Office of Capital I • rovements: Andre Bryan, Pro'' ct Manager Total Project Budget: $60,000.00 Eligibility: This opportunity was open to all artists or artist teams over the age o 18 residing in the United States of America.: evious experience in public art was desired t not required. Site Plan with proposed improvements to Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 4 of 53 SUBSTITUTED. Section 2. Scores I Rankings Artists Humberto Cortina Andre Bryan Jeremy Gauger Nadia Arguelles David Snow Total kankings Xavier Cortada 1 4 9 1 10 25 3rd 2 Sebastian Duncan Portundo 5 11 8 5 11 40 Nilda Comas 4 5 5 2 5 21 1st Cecilia Luenza 10 10 7 4 2 Joshua Weiner 6 7 1 6 3 23 2nd Lauren Shapiro 11 16 2 11 13 53 Magnus Sodamin 12 17 11 12 14 66 Carlos Alves 2 9 10 13 12 46 Carlos Luna 8 3 4 7 9 31 5th DiBari & Associates 7 1 3 15 8 34 Carols Bravo 15 8 16 14 7 60 George Sanchez Calderon 14 6 15 10 6 51 Heather Buecher 13 18 12 8 18 69 Juan Valdez 17 13 17 1. 17 80 Miguel Grillo 16 14 18 16 81 Tim Curtis 9 15 14 9 4 51 Octavio Cuellar 3 2 6 18 1 30 4th Yamel Molerio 18 12 13 3 13 61 Recommendations: The PAC, in consultation with Public Art Staff cond ted a thorough review of the submittals received as part of the Call to Artists. The following top five artists were . nked as follows: 1. Nilda Commas 2. Joshua Weiner 3. Xavier Cortada 4. Octavio Cuellar 5. Carlos Luna Due to the significant and histor al importance of the Bay of Pigs event to the community, city staff recommends that all (5) top ranked artists be c. missioned to prepare design proposals for the Boards consideration with community input. Additional funds hav- seen identified to commission the two additional artists. The shortlisted artists will each receive a $1,000 honorari m to develop specific proposals and compete for the commission(s). Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 5 of 53 Section 3. — Shortliste LETTER OF INTEREST XAVIER CORTADA B. 1964 Albany, NY xavier@cortada.com www.cortada.com P: 305.858.1323 SUBSTITUTED. d Artists Dear City of Miami Art in Public Places jurors: It is with great enthusiasm that I submit this application answering the call to artists for t►- "Bay of Pigs" Call to Artists. Based in Miami, I am a University of Miami Department of Art : Art History Professor of Practice who's created art across six continents & over 75 site-scific public art pieces, is in the permanent collection of various museums, & leads a robust c. munity-engaged social art practice. As the son of two Cuban immigrant parents, I am especially terested in creating a memorial to the courageous men who sacrificed all in their attempt to lis-rate my Mom and her family (La Habana, Habana) and my Dad and his family (Nuevitas, Ca guey) on that fateful day in 1961. The slides and resume will show my capability as an artist. The e. rlier Cuba -related works demonstrate my sensitivity, understanding and commitment to 'onoring these men: • In 2004, I exhibited my "Painted Cuban Plane d Freedom Luggage Installation" at Dinner Key's Coast Guard Hangar, the very .cation where the Bay of Pigs released prisoners were reunited with their familie to create an interactive work chronicling annual testimony of those who were fore,. to flee in search of freedom (The plane was then gifted to FIU, the letters to the U ) Cuban Heritage Collection). Read https://cortadaprojects.orq/press/200' -press/exiles-plane-to-symbolize-cuban-thirst-for- freedom/ • On the 3rd anniversary of Pope ohn Paul I I's historic visit to Cuba, my 2001 "No Tengan Miedo" exhibition featured as :emblages informed by the scarcity, tragedy and corruption of the Cuban Revolution. he entire exhibition is in the collection of the MDC Museum of Art and Design at th-. reedom Tower.) Read htti s://cortadaproject .orq/press/2001-press/it-chanqed-the-paradigm-miami-artist- explores-legacy-of apal-visit-to-cuba-three-years-ago/ • In my first solo s ' ow in Miami, the 1998 CUBABA exhibition at Art Center South Florida (now Oolite) • owcased the loss across both sides of the Florida Straits as I focused on being ban, being American, being both and being neither. Read https://c• adaprojects.orq/press/1998-press/artists-life-permeates-his-paintings/ As in all my , ork, the piece I am commissioned to create will also address our interconnectedness to one an, her and the natural world. Indeed I can see the work incorporating the topography of the bay .nd its shoreline. For more than a quarter of a century, I have innovative arts elasticity to find 'ew ways to connect with audiences My site -specific public art projects may range from scpture, textured & flat tile ceramic murals, mosaics, paintings, & digital art, but all have onceptual layers and opportunities for engagement. More about my work can be found at cortada.com/publicart. I hope to be given the opportunity to present you with my proposal & look forward to hearing back from you soon. Thanks, Xavier Cortada Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 6 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE XAVI E R CO RTA DA B. 1964 Albany, NY SUBSTITUTED. EDUCATION 1987 - 1991 University of Miami School of Law I Juris Doctor 1986 - 1991 University of Miami School of Business I Master of Public Administr. on 1982 - 1986 University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Arts ACADEMIC POSITIONS 2019 - present University of Miami, Department of Art and Art History •rofessor of Practice 2011- 2018 Florida International University, College of Communicat'.n, Architecture +The Arts (CARTA) and College of Arts, Sciences and Education (CASE), S ool of Environment, Arts and Society (SEAS), Artist -in -Residence and Visiting Faculty . ministrator 1997-present Cortada Studio, Professional Artist PUBLIC ART COMISSIONS 2020 Mangroves, Wildflowers and Native Trees, Liberty .uare, Miami Dade Art in Public Places Heron and Ibises, Village Hall paintings, Villa: of Palmetto Bay Tequesta Wildflower, Village of Palmetto B:y Art in Public Places, Palmetto Bay, FL El Manglar and Miami Mangrove Forest, •almetto Bay Art in Public Places, Palmetto Bay, FL Pinecrest Mangrove Forest, Pinecrest ardens, Pinecrest, FL 2020 2020 2020 2019 2019 2018 A Pelican's Path, Fine Plaza, Miami - Four Seasons: Spring, Summer, F Coral Gables, FL 2018 Marcia Gardens Mangroves 2018 Diatom Court, Pinecrest 2017 Longitudinal Installati 2017 Diatom Fountain, S Diatom Mural, Ja 2016 Sunburst Woo 2015 (Rededicati Miami-D..e 2015 Just Be ade Housing Authority, Miami, FL I and Winter, University of Miami, Miami Business School, Marcia Gardens, Miami -Dade Housing Authority, Miami, FL ardens, Pinecrest, FL , Pinecrest Gardens, Pinecrest, FL athers Plaza, Miami -Dade Housing Authority, Miami, FL 2016 Orr Plaza, Miami -Dade Housing Authority, Miami, FL torks, Stirrup Plaza 2, Miami -Dade Housing Authority, Miami, FL /Replica of 1999 mosaic:) Commemorating 100 Years ofJuvenile Justice, Children's Courthouse, Miami -Dade Art in Public Places, Miami, FL w the Surface (Founding of Miami Beach), Florida Coastal Everglades Long -Term Ecol. • ical Research, Miami Beach, FL 2014 W.ding Birds and Herons, Stirrup Plaza 1, Miami -Dade Housing Authority, Miami, FL 2014 as Libelulas, Dragonflies on Blue, and Los Caballitos del Diablo, Pineiro Apartments, Miami -Dade Housing Authority, Miami, FL 20 Julia's Blossoms, Flor, Orange Blossoms, and 500, Collins Park Apartments, Miami -Dade Housing Authority, Miami, FL 2014 Pelican Path, Port Everglades Terminal 4, Broward County Public Art and Design Program, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2013 Starfish Shuffle, Port Everglades Terminal 2, Broward County Public Art and Design Program, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2013 Flight of the Ibis, University of Miami Activities Center, Coral Gables, FL 2013 Mangrove Cove, Seedlings, Mangroves (On Blue), Raices, Entangled, and Roots, Dante Fascell Apartments, Miami Dade Housing Authority. Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 7 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE XAVI E R CORTADA B. 1964 Albany, NY xavier@cortada.com / www.cortada.com 305.858.1323 SUBSTITUTED. 2013 Sawfish , Horseshoe Crab March , Sea Star Light, Sea Stars , Night Swimming South Miami Plaza, Miami -Dade Housing Authority, Miami, FL 2013 Flores de Cocuyos, Baile de las Mariposas, and Odonata, Joe Moretti Apar Dade Housing, Miami, FL 2013 Splash!, Miami Gardens Aquatic Center, Miami -Dade Art in Public Pla 2009 Native Canopy, Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center, 2008 Four Elements (at the Frost) , Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museu State Buildings Program, Tallahassee, FL 2008 Plaza Allapattah , Plaza Rojo , Plaza Azul , and Plaza Amarillo 2007 Conquistadores and Raices, State of Florida Department of 2007 18 Mile Stretch, Monroe County Art in Public Places Nort Key Largo, FL 2005 First Encounter: 1566 and The Incorporators: 1896 , 2004 Our Community, Miami -Dade County Hall, Foyer to 1999 Commemorating 100 Years of Juvenile Justice, Mi 2004 Miami Mangrove Forest, metaphoric reforesta 1-95 throughout City of Miami 2003 Dreaming of a World Free of Poverty, The 2003 The Journey & Florida Mangrove, Museu Tallahassee, FL 2002 Stepping into the American Dream t Minority Homeownership, Washin 2001 Convictim, collaborative art mur Public Defender, 11t"Judicial C' 2018 Endangered Species: Artists Bellingham, WA 2017 Temperature Check: Bo 2015 Art@CMS , European P 2015 The National Weath 2015 Fermilab Art Galle 2013 Vanishing Ice: Al Bellingham, W 2011 BLOOM: Ka Kaohsuin 2010 The Libe Ameri 2009 Ant M nd Octopus, ents, Miami- s, Miami Gardens, FL ey Largo, FL State of Florida Art in Curtis Park, Miami, FL tate , Tallahassee, FL Key Largo Fire Station, y of Miami, FL ommission Chambers, Miami, mi-Dade Juvenile Courthouse, Miami, FL n of mangrove forest across underpasses of C' orld Bank, Washington, D.C. of Natural History, Department of State, official mural of the White House Conference on on, D.C. with the participation of juvenile offenders, Office of the cuit of Florida, Miami, FL the Front Line of Biodiversity , Whatcom Museum, of Evidence , MACLA, San Jose, CA ysics Society, Vienna, Austria Center Biennale , University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK presents Art @ CMS , Fermilab, Batavia, IL ne and Polar Landscapes in Art, 1775 — 2012 at the Whatcom Museum, suing International Container Art Festival , Kaohsuing Museum of Art, aiwan ators Project/Liberadores (Denver Biennial of the Americas), Museo de las s, Denver, CO. ctica: Collection from the Bottom of the World , Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, 2008 'olar Attractions, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA. 2007 Weather Report, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder, CO — curated by Lucy Lippard. 20P Envisioning Change, presented by the Natural World Museum and the United Nations Environment Programme at the Nobel Peace Center, Oslo, Norway (June -August), and the BOZAR Center for Fine Arts, Brussels, Belgium (October- December), and the Ministry of Culture in Monaco (in February 2008). 2006 Miami in Transition, Miami Art Museum, Miami, FL. 2005 Plural Miami, curated by Antonio Zaya in the World Arts Bldg, Wynwood Arts District, Miami, FL Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 8 of 53 WORKS BY XAV I E R CO RTADA B. 1964 Albany, NY Section 2. ■i- 171 ii 1-71 1�7 e1 SUBSTITUTED. Titled: "Painted Cuban Plane" Medium: Paint on Russian Antonov-2 Colt airplane Size: 40' long x 60' wide x 13' tall Date: 2004 Titled: "Musica" Medium: hand -made, hand -painted ceramic Size: 7' x 11' Date: 2004 Titled: "Diatom Fountain" Medium: hand -carved, ceramic and mosaic on concrete Size: 16' x 8' x 8' Date: 2017 Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 9 of 53 WORKS BY XAVI E R CO RTA DA B. 1964 Albany, NY SUBSTITUTED. hWBtaied,and haMpainted csr mic file oval rochl rile§paciAc, germanenl installation, '2018 Pinecres! Gardens, Pinegreit, FL'.. Titled: "Diatom Court" Medium: hand -carved, hand -painted ceramic tile on coral rock Size: 20' x 8' x 30' Date: 2018 Titled: "Pineapple Project" Medium: hand carved ceramic tile and glass mosaic Size: 6' x 9.5' x 6' Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 10 of 53 WORKS BY XAV I E R CO RTADA B. 1964 Albany, NY SUBSTITUTED. imam g7n Titled: "Pineapple Project" Medium: hand carved ceramic tile and glass mosaic Size: 6' x 9.5' x 6' Date: 2020 Titled: "Mangrove Cove" Title: Mangrove Cove Medium: ceramic and glass mosaic Size: 8' x 50' x 1" Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 11 of 53 WORKS BY XAVI E R CO RTADA B. 1964 Albany, NY SUBSTITUTED. Titled: "Plaza Roja" Medium: hand -painted ceramic tile Size: 96" x 96" x 18" Date: 2008 Titled: "Miami Mangrove Fores Medium: hand -painted cera Size: 1100 square feet Date: 2020 Titled: "Sea Stars" Medium: hand -carved, hand -painted ceramic tile Size: 2' x 16' Date: 2014 Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 12 of 53 WORKS BY XAVI E R CO RTADA B. 1964 Albany, NY SUBSTITUTED. Image List 01_Cortada. jpg Title: Painted Cuban Plane Medium: Paint on Russian Antonov-2 Colt airplane Size: 40' long x 60' wide x 13' tall Date: 2004 Description: In May 2004, iCelebra Libertad! featured Xavier Cortada's painted airp : ne: his painting on the actual Russian Antonov-2 Colt airplane that brought a family from Cuba t• he United States. Cortada also presented 45 pieces of luggage numbered sequentially f •m 1959 to 2004, representing each year the Cuban community has been in exile. Each piece 1 as created to include letters from exiles describing their diaspora during that year. See https://www.xaviercortada.com/page/Cuban Plane 02_Cortada. jpg Title: Musica Medium: hand -made, hand -painted ceramic Size: 7' x 11' Date: 2004 Description: Working in tandem with the City of Mia , the local owners of the McDonald's on Calle 8 and SW 15th Avenue (AMPY Enterprises I'c., a licensee of McDonald's Corporation) commissioned Cortada to create a tile mural on t'e public art designated wall on the facade of their building. The art was f r the enjoyment of •cals and the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to the epicenter of Little Havana. 03_Cortada. jpg Title: Diatom Fountain Medium: hand -carved, ceramic and ' osaic on concrete Size: 16' x 8' x 8' Date: 2017 Description: Here, four vertical ater channels disrupt the natural flow of diatoms across the sculpture, much like dredging . d canals have disrupted the flow of the River of Grass across South Florida. https://cortada.com/2017 diatomfountain 04_Cortada. jpg Title: Diatom Cour Medium: hand-c . ved, hand -painted ceramic tile on coral rock Size: 20' x 8' 0' Date: 2018 Description: •iatoms are water -bound, single -celled symmetrical organisms encapsulated in silica that capt e a moment of history far into the past. They harness the power of the sun to convert carbon .'oxide into oxygen and are responsible for generating one-third of the air we breathe. https•, /cortada.com/publicart/diatom-court/ _Cortada. jpg itle: Pineapple Pro Medium: hand carved ceramic tile and glass mosaic Size: 6' x 9.5' x 6' Date: 2020 Description: Diatoms are water -bound, single -celled symmetrical organisms encapsulated in silica that capture a moment of history far into the past. They harness the power of the sun to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and are responsible for generating one-third of the air we breathe. https://cortada.com/publicart/diatom-court/ Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 13 of 53 WORKS BY XAVI E R CO RTA DA B. 1964 Albany, NY SUBSTITUTED. Image List 06_Cortada.jpg Title: Mangrove Cove Medium: ceramic and glass mosaic Size: 8' x 50' x 1" Date: 2013 Description: Inspired by the image he once painted of Juan Ponce de Leon landi : among Florida's mangroves, the artist has created public art projects here that featur- our unique coastal habitat. This building is named after congressman Dante Fascell, wh• e successfu Biscayne National Park. https://cortada.com/2013/MangroveCove 07_Cortada.jpg Title: Plaza Azul Medium: hand -painted ceramic tile Size: 96" x 192" x 18" Date: 2009 Description: Placemaking was an important goal in this ork. The plazas are part of a linear park where the art established places t er of the park. http-.//cortada.com/2008/curtis- park-plazas/azu 1/ 08_Cortada.jpg Title: Plaza Roja Medium: hand -painted ceramic tile Size: 96" x 96" x 18" Date: 2008 Description: Placemaking was an important goal in this work. The plazas are part of a linear park where the art established places t of the park. http://cortada.com/2008/curtis- park-plazas/roja/ 09_Cortada.jpg Title: Sea Stars Medium: hand-carvehand-painted ceramic tile Size: 2' x 16' Date: 2014 Description: Xay. r Cortada elegantly created a series of sea stars crossing a bed of seagrass in this hand-carv-d ceramic mural. Reckless boating, pollution, and dredging imperil these seagrass beds. The w• drous allure of these ancient species motivates our efforts to protect their fragile habitats. https://Pirtada.com/2014/SeaStars 10 ortada.jpg T e: Miami Mangrove orest Medium: hand - painted ceramic tile Size: 1100 quare feet Date: 2020 Description: An intricate mangrove forest is created through the usage of hand -painted ceramic tiles, creating the illusion of nature overtaking the urban environment. https://cortada.com/2020-miami-mangrove-forest/ Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 14 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE NILDA COMMAS B. San Juan, PR nildamcomas@yahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 SUBSTITUTED. Nilda Comas is an international artist. In 2017, Comas was commissioned to create a n • w statue for National Statuary Hall, inside the US Capitol building in Washington, D. Her work has been featured in group exhibitions, museums and galleries in the US and -..road. She has received numerous grants and among the following awards listed and my more: a Bronze medal and two Agopoff Memorial Prizes from the National Sculptur• Society in New York; First Prize from Hambro Bank, London; and the Award for Excell• nce from the Society of Women Artists in London. Her works have been exhibited all .ver the US and abroad including The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens; Palm Beach; Nati. al Arts Club, New York; Accademia di belli Arti di Carrara, Italy; Chiostro di Sant' Agosti ., Italy; Westminster Gallery, London ... Comas' works are part of public and private coll tions in the US, Europe and South America. The last few years Nilda has been working or Public Art pieces for City parks and private commissions in marble or bronze. Comas believes that technical mastery is vital to creatin fine art. She has studied the techniques of Classical, Renaissance, Baroque, and Mo. -rn sculpture in order to perfect her craft. "I aim at pursuing theses established standa : s, which demand the knowledge of composition, perspective, form, draftsmanship, ananatomy as vehicles that will enable me to bring my personal visions to life," she wro . (She has an M.F.A. from the New York Academy of Art and post -graduate studies fro Accademia di belli Arti di Carrara). "I feel that by absorbing this knowledge I can fr: - my creativity and give my art character, sensitivity, and the universal quality of ex-Ilence that is only achieved by being fully able to express my inner thoughts while conering the material." Today Comas divides her time betw• en Pietrasanta, Italy and Fort Lauderdale where she has her studios. In addition, she ravels to Vermont, Georgia, Louisiana, Ocala, Florida, Pietrasanta, and San Juan, Pu: to Rico to teach "Living Among the Artists" Sculpture Workshops during the last fif -en years. US: 207 SW 5th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33301 Tel: 954 298 3621 Email: n' damcomas@yahoo.com www.nildacomas.com Italy: 7 Via del Poggetto Pietrasanta (LU , 55045 Italy Title: "Tequesta" Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 9' w/ base Date: 2019 Location: Lewis Landing Park, City of Ft Lauderdale, FL Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 15 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE NILDA COMMAS B. San Juan, PR nildamcomas ahoo.co www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 SUBSTITUTED. NILDA COMAS MFA, NSS FINE ARTIST The Legacy Art Studio 207 SW 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301 www.nildacomas.com nildamcomas@yahoo.com Tel 954-298-3621 Born: San Juan, Puerto Rico Languages: Spanish, English, Italian and French EDUCATION 1998-1999 Accademia de Belle Arti di Carrara, Italy (Post G duate Studies) 1998 New York Academy of Art, The Graduate School of . gurative Art, NYC area of specialization: Sculpture, M.F.A. Cum Laude 1971-1974 University of Houston, Houston, Texas, B ' .A. 1970-1971 Sam Houston State University, Huntsvi , Texas (studies in Fine Arts) 1969-1970 Universidad de Puerto Rico San Juan .R. (studies in Humanities, Philosophy) CURRENT COMMISSIONS 2017-2021 Commissioned by FCAC Flor'.a Council on Arts & Culture to create a marble sculpture of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to repres- t the State of Florida in the National Statuary Hall, at the US Capitol building in Washington, D. 2020-2021 Commissioned by th ity of Daytona Beach, FI. to sculpt Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune 11 ft. in bronze for a park. 2021 Commissioned by the ' urch Our Lady of Guadalupe, Doral, FI. to sculpt a 9 ft. Sculpture for the Plaza of the Unborn. 2018-2020 Commissioned by the Church Our Lady of Guadalupe, Doral, FI. to sculpt 4 Large Bronze Reliefs for the Plaza o the Lady of Guadalupe PUBLIC COLLE IONS 2015 Life siz- Figure bronze of Kaye Stevens for City Park, Margate, Florida 2015 Conn issioned by the Archdiocese of Miami, 10 ft. Bronze Corpus, sculpture of Christ for altar of Chur Our Lady of Guadalupe, City of Doral, Florida 2015 'ommissioned by the Archdiocese of Miami, 9 ft. Marble Virgin Lady of Guadalupe, Church Our La. - of Guadalupe, City of Doral, Florida 15 Selected by the Consulate of Argentina to sculpt Equestrian Monument of San Martin, Miami, orida 2015 "'Florida' A Seminole Girl" 12 Ft. Monument in Bronze with Colorful Ceramic Tiles installed in the City of Ft. Lauderdale for the 500th Anniversary of the State of Florida, Sponsorship Seminole Tribe of Florida, 100 city of Fort Lauderdale citizens, &Benefactor Al Acker 2014 Life size Bronze Sculpture of "Danny de Gennaro" at Buck's County College, Pennsylvania 2014 Portrait Bust in Bronze of wife of Founder of the City of Doral 2014 Life size Bronze T-Ball Player, City of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 16 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE NILDA COMMAS B. nildamcomas@yahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 / SUBSTITUTED. 2013 Tequesta Indian, City of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2013 "Al Galopo" Museo dei Bozzetti, Centro Culturale "Luigi Russo", Pietrasanta, Ita 2000 Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara, Italy 2000 "Lil Bader" Bronze Colee Hammock Park, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2000 "Alive" Bronze at Chris Evert's Children's Center, Broward District Hospit. , Florida AWARDS, HONORS & GRANTS 2020-2021 Interviewed by BBC, NPR, Discovery Channel, Biz in the Arts. 2018, inducted to Broward County's Women's Hall of Fame 2017, SunSentinnel newspaper will start a documentary video and writ two year coverage of sculpting a Statue for the National Statu 2017, City of Ft. Lauderdale WOW Award for Monument "Florida, 2015 filmed by Univision for a documentary about the art works Guadalupe 2015 filmed by BBC for documentary on Marble Carvers in It 2011 Speaker at MOCA, Museum of Contemporary Art, Mi 2010 Gateway Bank, Speaker, Ocala, Florida 2009 Judge "Fine Arts for Ocala Exhibition," Ocala, Flor 2009 Interviewed by WLRN at The Legacy Art Studio 2008 ECD Grant from The Broward County Cultura 2008 Mini -Grant from The Broward County Cult 2007 Mini -Grant from The Broward County Cu 2007 Interviewed by WLRN at The Legacy Ar 2006 Sister City Grant, Ocala, Florida 2006 Award for Excellence, Internationa 2006 Master Artist and Speaker, Inter 2004 Award for Excellence in Figura Club, NYC 2003 Best in Show Award, Wes 2003 1st prize for Sculpture, 2000 National Sculpture So 2000-1999 Art in the Dow 1998 Filmed interview i 1998 Agop Agopoff 1998 Bronze Meda 1998-1997 Andy 1997-1996 And e a n articles to have complete y Hall in Washington, DC eminole Girl" the Church Our Lady of ivision for 2008-2009 al Division for 2008-2009 ural Division for 2007-2008 Studio iennale, Palm Bch., Florida tional Biennale, Palm Bch., Florida Sculpture, Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, National Arts inster 142nd Exhibition of Women Artists, London, UK mbro Group Bank, London, UK ety Agop Agopoff Memorial Prize, NYC town Award, Downtown Development Authority,Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Austria for TV Program " Good Morning Austria morial Prize, National Sculpture Society, NYC National Sculpture Society, NYC arhol Scholarship, The Graduate School of Figurative Art, NY Academy of Art, NYC Warhol Scholarship, The Graduate School of Figurative Art, NY Academy of Art, NYC SOLO EXHI TIONS 2015 Vic •rian on the Blvd. Ocala, FI. 2014 seum of Art at River Oaks Art Center, Alexandria, Louisiana 201 enetian Arts Society, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2011 Art in Public Places, Boynton Bch., Florida 20 Museum of Florida Art, Deland, Florida 10 The Legacy Art Studio, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2009 The Legacy Art Studio, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2008 The Legacy Art Studio, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2007 The Legacy Art Studio, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2006 Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala, Florida 2003 Florida Collectors Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2003 Chiostro Sant'Agostino, Pietrasanta, Italy Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 17 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE NILDA COMMAS B. San Juan, PR nildamcomas ahoo.co www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 SUBSTITUTED. SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2016 Museo Barsanti, Pietrasanta, Italy 2016 Venetian Arts Society, Historical Women's Club, Ft. Lauderdale, FI. 2015 Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2014 Palm Beach International Arts & Antiques, Palm Beach, Florida 2014 Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida 2014 MA+D Miami Art & Design, Miami, Florida 2014 Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2013-2014 MOCA Montecatini Terme Museum of Contemporary Art, Montecatini, Italy 2013-2014 Artopia, Miami, Florida 2013 Museo dei Bozzetti, Pietrasanta, aly 2012 Lighthouse Museum of Art, Tequesta, Florida 2011 National Sculpture Society, New York, N.Y. 2010 Palazzo Ducale, Massa di Carrara, Italy 2010 Gateway Bank, Ocala, Florida 2009 New York Academy of Art, New York, New York 2009 National Arts Club, New York, New York 2009 Catherine Lorillard Wolfe, New York, New York 2008 A N.E.W. Museum/ Galleries, Miami, Florida 2008 International Palm Beach Biennale, Wellington lorida 2007 University of Toledo, Ohio 2007 Springfield Museum of Art, Ohio 2007 Jule Collins Smith Museum, Auburn Uni rsity, Alabama 2007 Butler Institute of American Art Sateli-- Gallery, Salem, Ohio 2006 Wayne Stark Galleries, Texas A.& . University, Texas 2006 Picker Art Gallery, Colgate Univer.ity, New York 2006 Appleton Museum of Art, Ocal Florida 2006 International Palm Beach Bi: nale, Wellington, Florida 2005 Westervelt Warner Muse of American Art, Alabama 2005 Midwest Museum of A 'erican Art, Indiana 2005 University of Maryla Baltimore, Maryland 2004 Dswart Galleries, N ples, Florida 2004 Catherine Lorilla . Wolfe Art Club, National Arts Club, NYC 2003 Classic Art For, s, Beverly Hills, California 2003 Westminster 142nd Exhibition Women's Show, London, UK 2002 Started e ibiting at Classic Art Forms, Beverly Hills, California 2001 Nation. Sculpture Society 57th Annual Exhibition, Americas Park Ave. Tower, NYC 2000 Art i •owntown Outdoor Exhibition, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1999 Ar 'n Downtown Outdoor Exhibition, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1999 s Nova 2000 Chiostro di Sant'Agostina, Pietrasanta, Italy 199:: Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara, Italy 1• •8 Downtown Dev. Authority, Art in Downtown, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 997 Florida Collector's Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1996 National Arts Club in New York, New York 1994 Royal Palm Beach Gallery, Palm Beach, Florida 1993 Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, Florida TEACHING = Master Sculpture Workshops - Living Among the Artists Sculpture Workshop In the United States and Italy Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 18 of 53 WORKS BY NILDA COMMAS nildamcomas@yahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 SUBSTITUTED. 1 1_N Commas.jpg Title: "Lady of Guadalupe" Medium: Marble Dimensions: 13' Date: 2015 Location: Lad Guadalupe Church, D. f tholic ral, FL 2_N Commas-.jpg Title: `Corpus" Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 10' mounted on a 20' cross Date: 2015 Location: Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Doral, FL CORPUS, BRONZE. COMMISSIONED BY THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAML SCULPTOR NILDA COMAS Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 19 of 53 WORKS BY NILDA COMMAS SUBSTITUTED. fii fly E IHSRIR'k3l9t ,'i� _!.. ♦ , , -4 ' 3_N Commas.jpg Title: "Danny de Gennaro" Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 44" Date: 2014 Location: Bucks County Community College, Bucks County, Penn 4_N Commas.jpg Title: "Melancolia" Medium: Marble Dimensions: 19"x14"x20" Date: 2010 Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 20 of 53 WORKS BY NILDA COMMAS 5_N Commas.jpg Title: "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune" Medium: Clay Model Dimensions: 8' to be mounted on a 3' base Date: 2019 — to represent The State of Florida at the Nationa Statuary Hall at the Capital. SUBSTITUTED. Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 21 of 53 WORKS BY NILDA COMMAS SUBSTITUTED. Commas.jpg Title: "Model — Monument to Missing Children" Medium: Marble Dimensions: 14"x12"x28" to be expanded to a 12' marble monument Date: 2007 7_N Commas.jpg Title: "Last Moments" Medium: Marble Dimensions: 15"x15"x18" Date: 2013 Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 22 of 53 WORKS BY NILDA COMMAS 7_N Commas.jpg Title: "Florida A Seminole Girl" Medium: Bronze Dimensions:12' Date: 2015 Location: Stranahan Landing Park, City of Ft Lauderdale, FL SUBSTITUTED. IDONPBRCtiMENT QMnTnfIDODHY 8_N Commas.jpg Title: "Lil Blader Girl" Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 7.5' Date: 2019 Location: Colee Hammock Park, City of Ft Lauderdale, FL Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 23 of 53 WORKS BY NILDA COMMAS / SUBSTITUTED. 1O_N Commas.jpg Title: "Tequesta" Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 9' w/ base Date: 2019 Location: Lewis Landing Park, City of Ft Lauderdale, FL Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 24 of 53 JOSHUA WIENER B. flowcus@gmail.com www.joshuaweiner ' om P: 303.908.2396 SUBSTITUTED. "Public art projects demand a level of commitment, vision, passion, collaborative spirit LETTE R OF I NTE REST attention to detail that is challenging for many artists. 1 have absolutely no doubt that Josh Wien would, should you be so fortunate in contracting him for your project, not only rise to the occa on but also knock your socks off doing it!" "Josh is a delight to work with, has so much talent, ind is poised for any major commitment."Judy Anderson, Artistic Director & Founder of Platte -.rum- 2006 Mayors Award for Excellence in the Arts & 2011 National Arts and Humanities You Program Award I want to generate art that is more than an aesthetic experience, but is a remonstration of innovation, something that makes people more aware. I want to create ar that goes beyond expressing the function of the site and becomes a partner to inspire gre, thinking. I feel it is necessary to help others find the fun and brilliance that surrounds the . As an artist, I seek to inspire the general public. A strong work of art will have enough co ent that it will keep daily visitors curious. Public art should be important. It should mean something, hav- an impact on the audience, and change lives. To do this it has to be relevant, contain recogni ble language, speak to the viewer, reveal something new, and be executed with the highest st, dard of perfection. I believe in art as an instrument to define our world. A well -planned artwshapes its environment and is shaped by it. My work becomes the site, the people, the past, ',resent, and future. My projects are a culmination of innovation, ae place and people. I look at my creative voice a designs. I find it essential to be present in cre I always prefer to do a site visit before pres community a work of art that is truly refl allows me to interact with the people want to create art that raises curio create sculpture that is unique, ti etic discipline, and a deep understanding of a conduit; I draw upon everything to invent my ing one -of -a -kind and site -specific art, which is why nting a design. I feel that this is the best way to give a tive of the local people. I have found that this approach f an area and address their wants, needs, and concerns. I ty of the viewer and excites the imagination. My goal is to eless, and inspiring. You can see through my 'ody of work that the level of sophistication and engineering demonstrates that I can puartwork anywhere. I am a certified structural welder, and I have made art that has had to wi stand hurricanes, earthquakes, and adhere to guidelines for roads, playgrounds, and histis sites. On all of my pr.'-cts, I work with the team of city officials, architects, landscape architects, engineers, com ' unities, etc. I try to make all my public projects into design teams because I know that if the people of an area are engaged with my creative process, the project will be more successfulvery place has cultural perspectives that influence how an artwork is experienced: if I can inte ate those forces into the design process, the artwork will advance greatly. I am driven by art be' g a process; it is exciting to involve various people and entities. of my references will attest to my commitment to make sure each project's needs are fully met. or all projects that I am involved with, I am available for any meeting at short notice- I can be on a plane rather quickly and spend as much time as needed on site. For most of my projects, I often attend public meetings to interact with the community and answer any questions of concerned citizens. I know how to facilitate conversations with communities that all have different ideas, and I enjoy this process of working with everyone in the community. "Joshua's knowledge of materials, shapes, forms, and compositions makes me highly Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 25 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE JOSHUA WIENER Title: "Balance of Life" Fountain at traffic circle. Location: Village of Palmetto Bay, FL Date:2011 flowcus@gmail.com www.ioshuaweiner.c P: 303.908.2396 SUBSTITUTED. PUBLIC COMMISSIONS 2022 Tribune Building Project, Incourage Community Foundation Wisconsin Rapids, WI 2021 Tradewinds Park Stables & Farm Coconut Creek, Florida 2021 Roundabout at the Eastside Regional Park El Paso, Texas 2019 Lake Linganore at Eaglehead Roundabout (steel & lights) Linganore, Maryland 2019 Turkey Creek Streamway Park Trail (stone & steel) Merriam, Kansas 2019 Enterprise Business Center at Stapleton (steel & stone & lights) Denver, Col • ado 2019 Flood Recovery Project (stone & steel) Longmont, Colorado 2018 Lafayette Gateway at Fairmount Park (stone & steel) Norfolk, Virginia 2018 Second Creek Recreation Center (aluminum, steel, lights, earth) Com rce City, Colorado 2018 Plano Portal Project, Downtown Plano Arts District (painted alum i um & lights) Plano, Texas 2017 Axis Development at Westminster (steel) Westminster, Colora%o 2016 James Riverfront Revitalization (core -ten steel) Richmond, Vir nia 2016 Harold Bacchus Community Park (aluminum) Frisco, Texas 2015 Northside Regional Park at Rillito Regional Park (painted .luminum) Tucson, Arizona 2015 23rd Avenue and 10th Street Triangle Median (design eam & sculpture/stone & aluminum) Greeley, Colorado 2015 Quinn's Junction/Highway 248 (aluminum) Park Ci , Utah 2015 RTD/City of Boulder - Boulder Transit Village (lights & aluminum), with Martin Mosko ofMarpa Boulder, Colorado 2015 Gladstone Downtown Village/Linden Squ 2014 Downtown Rawlins, "Building Communi 2014 Kingsley and First Street Rain Garden 2014 RTD/West Rail Line - Perry Station 2014 RTD/West Rail Line - Oak Station 2014 Fairfax Park (aluminum & stainless 2013 Oklahoma State Board of Ph 2013 Homestead Park and Open 2013 Community Gardens at 2013 RTD Light Rail Station 2013 Hudson Gardens (ste 2012 Florida Road Roun 2011 Village of Palme 2011 Carson Nature 2010 DenverUrb 2010 Juanita Be 2010 172nd AV 2008 (Artis 2008 Mi 2007/0 2006 200 e (stone & painted aluminum & lights) Gladstone, Missouri Energy with Public Art" (aluminum) Rawlins, Wyoming culpture & design team) Ann Arbor, Michigan one & steel & lights) Denver, Colorado luminum & steel) Lakewood, Colorado eel) Commerce City, Colorado acy (stone & steel) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma pace (aluminum) Greeley, Colorado adow Park (stone & steel & living) San Luis Obispo, California Decatur St./Federal Blvd. (steel & lights) Denver, Colorado Littleton, Colorado bout, 2012 USA Pro Cycling Commemoration (steel) Durango, Colorado o Bay Roundabout (bronze, lights, concrete & water feature) Palmetto Bay, Florida enter/South Platte Park (steel, stone, living -gateway) Littleton, Colorado Gardens (SCFD GRANT) (living sculpture) Denver, Colorado ch Park (stone, plants, water/living sculpture) Kirkland, Washington nue Roundabout (stone and steel/gateway& sign) Happy Valley, Oregon or) Governor's Excellence in Renewable Energy Award (stone & steel) Denver, Colorado own Redevelopment Project (Designs for Crosswalks) Longmont, Colorado Maher Ranch, Gemstone Park (design team & 2 stone sculptures) Castle Rock, Colorado ommunity Park (3 stone sculptures) Broomfield, Colorado Founders' Park (marble, granite, concrete) Wheat Ridge, Colorado ELECTED EXHIBITIONS 2018'Sculpture on the Rooftop' by the Art Students League at Museum Residencies Denver, Colorado 2016/15/14/13/12"Snow Sculpture in the Dark" competition(2013 & 2012 won 2nd place)Loveland, Colorado 2014 Denver Maker Faire, Sculpture Games (2ndplace)Denver, Colorado 2013 Co -Curator for "Side Effects May Include..." Exh. - Art Students League Denver, Colorado 2013/12/11/10City of Durango outdoor loan exhibit Durango, Colorado 2013/12/11City of Lafayette's 'Art on the Streets' outdoor exhibit(2 Sculptures Exh.)Lafayette, Colorado 2012/11/10/04/03US Bank "Art on the Streets" Exhibition(3 Sculptures Exhibited)Colorado Springs, CO 2011/10City of Greeley outdoor exhibit (2 Sculptures Exhibited) Greeley, Colorado Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 26 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE JOSHUA WIENER flowcus@gmail.com www.joshuaweiner.com P: 303.908.2396 SUBSTITUTED. 2011-99 Stone Carver's Exhibition at Redstone Art Center Redstone, Colorado 2011 Arts Students League exhibition, '14 Collaborations' Denver, Colorado 2010/09/08 Douglas County "Art Encounters" outdoor exhibit (4 Sculptures Exhibited) Castle Rock & Parker CO 2009 -2003 "Sculpture in the Park" exhibition, Invited 09-08, Juried 07-03Loveland, olorado 2009 Madden Museum, "Windows to the Divine", juried Denver, Colorado 2009 Loveland Museum/Gallery, "Twirling Dali's mustache" Denver, Colorado 2009 Red Line Gallery, "Art for Ransom' Denver, Colorado 2009 Platte Forum Gallery, "Elevating nature/Germination of ideas "Denver, ' olorado 2009 event gallery 910Arts, "Exploring the Values of our Waters "Denver, .lorado 2009/08/06/05 Evergreen Sculpture Walk-(3 Sculptures Exhibited)Ever: een, Colorado 2009/08/07Sioux Falls Sculpture Walk-(3 Sculptures Exhibited)Sioux F. Is, SD 2009/08/07"Art on the Move" -(3 Sculptures Exhibited)Longmont, C. orado 2008 Icelantic Gallery, Solo Show Denver, Colorado 2008/0720thAnnual outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Lawrence, Kan 2007/06The Standing Sun Fine Art Gallery, Solo Show2007Den er, Colorado 2006/05/04/03Randall Chase Gallery Palm Desert, Californi 2006/05/04Treeline Gallery Estes Park, Colorado 2004Sumukha Art Gallery Bangalore, India 2003/01 Colorado History Museum / Stone Sculptor She case Denver, Colorado 2002 15th Annual Sedona Sculpture Walk Sedona, Arizon AWARDS / GRANTS / RESIDENCIES 2014 Excellence in Community Design Award, Ci of Greeley, Homestead Park Greeley, Colorado 2010 SCFD GRANT, Denver Urban Gardens (livi gsculpture) Denver, Colorado 2009 Residency at PlatteForum, working wi at -risk youth Denver, Colorado SELECTED TEACHING AND SPEAKING ' NGAGEMENTS Present-96 Instructor Marble Institut of Colorado Marble, Colorado 2013-08 Instructor Art Students Le. ue Denver, Colorado 2011 Juror Wyoming Arts Council 011 VA Fellowships Laramie, Wyoming 2011 Speaker Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, Colorado 2011 Presenter/Workshops Southwood Middle & Perinne Elementary Palmetto Bay, Florida 2010 Juror Colorado Artfes / 21stAnnual Castle Rock, Colorado 2009 Presenter Universit of Colorado Boulder, Colorado 2009 Juror/Architectur studio UCD/College of Architecture & Planning Denver, Colorado 2009 Residency Platt- orum Denver, Colorado 2009 Stone Carvin: orkshop Art Students League Denver, Colorado 2009 Juror La Ac.:emia, "Art for Youth" Art Show Denver, Colorado 2008 Presenter nstructor Denver Art Museum Denver, Colorado 2008 Instruc .r for workshop Colorado Academy Denver, Colorado 2007 Prese ter Communication Arts, Inc. Boulder, Colorado 2006 Ins uctor/Presenter Bridge School Boulder, Colorado 2006 P--senter Parker High School Parker, Colorado 2005 ubstitute Instructor Armory Art Center Master Artist Workshop West Palm Beach, Florida LECTED COMMISSIONS 2020 David Thomson Denver, Colorado 2015 Designs for United Health Plan roof garden, with Martin Mosko of Marpa South Bronx, New York 2015 Designs for El Rio Health Center Park, with Martin Mosko of Marpa Tucson, Arizona 2010/05 Evoke Landscape Design Boulder, Colorado 2008 Denver Art Museum (demonstration piece) Denver, Colorado 2008 Laura Landgraf Denver, Colorado 2008 Benjamin & Heather Victor Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 27 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE JOSHUA WIENER flowcus@gmail.com www.ioshuaweiner.co P: 303.908.2396 SUBSTITUTED. 2004/03/02 Studio Forma Landscape Design Boulder, Colorado 2004 Cody Center Lakewood, Colorado 2004 Pharmatech, Inc. Denver, Colorado 2004 Ken Lindeneau La Mesa, California 2004 Adam Wiener Durango, Colorado 2003 Bobby Smith Niwot, Colorado 2003 Ryan Hubbard Denver, Colorado 2002 Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado 2001 Marpa & Associates Landscape Design Boulder, Colorado 2001 Dr. William Silvers Denver, Colorado SELECTED COLLECTIONS 2012 Benjamin Victor Durango, Colorado 2010 Nick Sorenson Denver, Colorado 2009 Town of Castle Rock Castle Rock, Colorado 2009 La Academia at the Denver Inner City Parish Denver, "olorado 2009/08 John & Dianne Dinneen Littleton, Colorado 2008 Sandy Wolf Denver, Colorado 2007 Dr. Henry M. Sondheimer Washington, D.C. 2007 Jeannie Stuntz Loveland, Colorado 2007 Martin Gates Micanopy, Florida 2007 Linda Raynolds Cody, Wyoming 2006 Russ Johnson Denver, Colorado 2006 Casey Matthews Denver, Colorado 2005 Pharmatech, Inc. Denver, Colora 2004 Krishnamurti Valley School Ba :alore, India 2004 John and Karen Nystrom For Collins, Colorado 2004 Christine Lark Longmont, •lorado 2003 Barbara Wojcik West Br. •mfield, Michigan 2003 Marita Schmitz Denve', Colorado 2002 Bob Case Flagstaff, izona 2002 Vickie Branson A •n, Oklahoma 2002 James Moses Flagstaff, Arizona 2002 Matthew W. er Aurora, Colorado 1996 Kazutaka Uida Tokyo, Japan 1995 John Col INTERNAT • NAL STUDIES —JAPAN • Apprenticed twice with master sculptor, Kazutaka Uchida, in Tokyo, Japan, studying the techniques of respectful professional practices Worked with Uchida on monumental pieces for museums, and also public and private collections • Worked with Uchida on two different twenty -piece stone exhibitions in Japan, assisted also on a sculpture for permanent collection at the Toyota Municipal Museum in Japan along side a Henry Moore bronze INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE " INDIA • Invited to Bangalore, India in 2004 along with over forty other carvers from around the world to be a part of a two weekstone sculpting symposium • Sculpture was exhibited in Bangalore at the Sumukha Art Gallery Sumukha Art Gallery Sumukha Art Gallery Sumukha Art Gallery Sumukha Art Gallery Sumukha Art Gallery Sumukha Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 28 of 53 WORKS BY JOSHUA WIENER 1_N Wiener.jpg Title: "Camp Fire" Medium: Score -ten Steel Dimensions: 40'x15'x15' Date: 2019 Location: Lake Linganore Roundabout, Frederick MD Budget: $100,000.00 2_N Wiener.jpg Title: "Connectedness" Medium: Silverdale Limestone Dimensions: 11'8"x23'x18" Date: 2018 Location: Lafayette Gateway at Fairmount Park in Norfolk, VA Budget $102,000.00 SUBSTITUTED. clj Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 29 of 53 WORKS BY JOSHUA WIENER 3_N Wiener.jpg Title: "Futterfly" Medium: Stone and painted aluminum Dimensions: 12'x75'x75' Date: 2014 Location: City of Greeley, CO Budget $90,000.00 4_N Wiener.jpg Title: "Riverscape" Medium: Power -coated Steel Dimensions: 5 at 8'x20'x7' Date: 2014 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Budget $23,380 / SUBSTITUTED. Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 30 of 53 WORKS BY JOSHUA WIENER 6_N Wiener.jpg Title: "The Path Untraveled" Medium: Core -ten Steel Dimensions: 8 at 17' x 17' x 1' each (1,100 ft total) Date: 2018 Location: City of Richmond, VA Budget $200,000.a0 SUBSTITUTED. 5_N Wiener.jpg Title: "Navigation" Medium: Powder C..ted Steel Dimensions: 2 a 20'x6.5'x7" e. h Date: 2014 Location: Downtown Rawlin , Wyoming Budt $18,000 Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 31 of 53 WORKS BY JOSHUA WIENER 7_N Wiener.jpg Title: "Interconnectivity" Medium: Limestone, Steel and Lights. Dimensions: 2 at 8' x8' x 2' each. Date: 2018 Location: Perry Light Rail Station, Denver, CO Budget $55,000.00 flowcus@gmail.com www.joshuaweiner.com P: 303.908.2396 SUBSTITUTED. 8_N Wiener.jpg Title: "Rhythmic Illuminations" Medium: Power Coated Steel Dimensions: 7 at 29' x 14'x5'each Date: 2018 Location: Downtown Plano Arts District, Plano, TX Budget $350,000.00 Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 32 of 53 WORKS BY JOSHUA WIENER 1O_N Wiener.jpg Title: "Entanglement" Medium: Aluminum and Light Dimensions: 7 lights at 20' x 10' x 10' each Date: 2015 Location: RTD Transit Village in Boulder, CO Budget $113,000.00/ SUBSTITUTED. 1 09_N Wiener.jpg Title: "City of Dre. s" Medium: Steel a Lights Dimensions• 0' x 14' x 14' Date:2► 3 Loca ••n: De .tur/Federal Rail ation, Denver, CO Budget $30,968.00 Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 33 of 53 WORKS BY JOSHUA WIENER flowcus@gmail.com www.ioshuaweiner.com P: 303.908.2396 SUBSTITUTED. 01. "Campfire" 2019 Core -ten Steel 40' x 15' x 15' $100,000 Location: Lake Linganore Roundabout, Frederick, MD Commissioning Agency: Land Design -Campfires have an allure. They hold our attention and give us a sense of peace. F• those who get to know Lake Linganore intimately, this sculpture will be a landmark for the q lity of life that is enjoyed here, as the comfort and joy of a campfire evokes the essence of .ke Linganore as an impressive place to experience nature. Just as a campfire centers us in the •utdoors, so too does Lake Linganore. This piece evokes a sense of destination, arrival, and curi.sity. This artwork is part of my body of work that plays with your perspective. As you drive a •und the roundabout, the piece is constantly changing. I am drawn to this body of work becse it stretches the viewer's perception. 02. "Connectedness" 2018 Silverdale Limestone 11'8" x 23' x 18" $102,000 Location: Lafayette Gateway at Fairmount Park in Norfol,, VA Commissioning Agency: City of Norfolk, VA Public Art P ogram -The most prominent quality I felt from all of my exp• rience with Fairmount Park was the sense of connection within the community. Community is distinguished when our quality of life is recognizably tied to our connection to others. is through our connectedness that we become more than we could otherwise. To articulate tis in art, I wanted to show a group of people coming together to create a trolley. I am drawn to e trolley because it has a historical connection to this site. Public transportation is a clear imag: or environmental stewardship. I wanted the artwork to be fun for kids and adults, creating a so se of mystery and wonder. 03. "Flutterby" 2015 Stone and Painted Alumin . m 12' x 75' x 75' $90,000 Location: 23rd Avenue and 11 Street Triangle Median in Greeley, Colorado Commissioning Agency: Cit, of Greeley, Colorado -The butterflies, stones and landscape suggest a healthy relationship between nature and civilization as the con-mporary stones are nestled into the landscape as if they are the most ancient things, and e butterflies' movement are embedded into the landscape as if they are the force that is distin uishing the forms in this environment with the juxtaposition of the stones with butterflies crea ' g a sense of balance and moving with imagination. 04. "Rivers•-pe" 2014 Po • er-coated Steel 5 at 8' x 20' x 7" $23,380 Locati• : Kingsley and First Street Rain Garden in Ann Arbor, Michigan Co issioning Agency: City of Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Public Art Commission -Tr ough this collaboration between the general public, art council, landscape architect and me, e artist, water became the key element that informed this artwork in order to connect the sculptures to how the land functions and what the rain garden will do for the quality of life in this area. The significance of water on this site is represented by having 5 bass fish on the land, emerging to articulate how this rain garden is an extension of the river. Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 34 of 53 WORKS BY JOSHUA WIENER flowcus@gmail.com www.ioshuaweiner.c P: 303.908.2396 SUBSTITUTED. 05. "Navigation" 2014 Powder -coated Steel 2 at 20' x 6.5' x 7" each $18,000 Location: Downtown Rawlins, Wyoming Commissioning Agency: Rawlins DDA/Main Street -When I am in Wyoming, I am always struck by the vastness of the sky so I - anted to bring that feeling of immense expanse into the experience of being downtown. The . twork is the outline of two hawks. The hawks create a beautiful line that swells and thins like .rush stroke. Having the hawks create a frame suggests that we need to see through nature. 0 quality of life is dependent on the entire environment. The fact that Wyoming is a leader in win. -nergy was an exciting aspect to this project and another inspiration for my design. The hawks .nvey the movement of wind. 06. "The Path Untraveled" 2016 Core -ten Steel 8 at 17' x 17' x 1' each (1,100 ft. total) 200,000 Location: James Riverfront Commissioning Agency: City of Richmond, Virginia -"The Path Untraveled" is a sculpture exploring mo -ment through the landscape. The sculpture is a series of 8 rings placed in a line to create a vis .al path. It crisscrosses the designated paths for people in a way that creates new visual cor 'dors, suggesting new perspectives through the landscape. As I immersed myself in Richm. d, I was most impressed with the distinguished network of paths at the James River Park. It a vehicle for community stewardship and a wonderful aspect of place. 07. "Interconnectivity" 2014 Limestone, Stainless Steel an Lights 2 at 8' x 8' x 2' each $55,000 Location: Perry Light Rail Statio n Denver, CO Commissioning Agency: Deny : Regional Transportation District -When I first visited Perry St. ion, I was moved by the amount of different forces that were passing through this place so I wa ' ted to create a sculpture that gives the viewer a perspective of the city in a way that suggest that the 'wheels' we use are framing our future. Our shift to public transportation is alte g how we live in our cities; it is an efficient way to move, therefore allowing for more open spa - for humans and nature. 08. "Rhythmic luminations" 2018 Powdecoated Aluminum and Lights 7 at "29' x 14' x 5' each $350,000 Location: r.wntown Plano Arts District, Plano, TX Commis oning Agency: Plano Arts, Culture, and Heritage -Thes: sculptures are a celebration of art. After spending time in Plano, I felt the momentum of the , its here and saw the visions for an inspired community in the numerous theaters and stages. T experience is based on being lost in the charms of a performance. Sounds, light, and movement II blend into a surreal mass, leaving room for interpretation. This work gives shape to the unseen form of sound. One of the most exciting aspects about this sculpture is that through the overlapping of materials, it creates a kinetic experience without moving parts. At night, an eruption of color splashes into the art with a color changing LED system. Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 35 of 53 SUBSTITUTED. . 09. "City of Dreams" W 0 R KS BY 2013 Steel and Lights 20' x 14' x 14' $30,968 Location: Decatur/Federal Light Rail Station in Denver, CO Commissioning Agency: City of Denver JOSHUA WIENER -This sculpture articulates what the light rail means to our future. At one po t our cities were entirely defined by the waterways then they took shape in relationship to o highways. The light rail is guiding our future & represents our evolution so I wanted tho sculpture to express advancement. Our transition to an ecologically balanced society will b inspiring; there will be innovation, planning & discovery that will make it so our cities have rtually no negative impact on the planet. Title: "Balance of Life" Medium: Bronze Location: Village of Palmetto Bay, FL Date: 2011 Budget: $50,000 10. "Entanglement" 2015 Aluminum and Light 7 lights at 20' x 10' x 10' each $113 ° 00 Location: RTD Transit Village in Boulder, Colorado Commissioning Agency: Boulder Regional Transportatio 1 istrict -This installation consists of 7 'tree' lights spread thrghout the new transit village. Part of my strength as a team was based on my ability to int: act with other designers as I had over —15 fantastic meetings with the developer, CDOT, ' ty, architects, engineers, lighting, landscape architects, and art committee in developing the resign for the transit village. Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 36 of 53 Artist Statement CARLOS LUNA B. 1969, Pinar del Rio Cuba www.CarlosLuna.com / SUBSTITUTED. Born in 1969 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Carlos Luna explores across a deep body .f work how memories and imagination affect temporal perception. His art draws deeply upon . ich culture. Luna has unabashedly focused his artistic career on the medium of painting culpting, and works on ceramics remaining insistently committed to what he views to be art's 4nique capacity to offer seemingly limitless opportunities to extol what most people rarely find i eir daily life: an imagery that transcends physical boundaries; visual traditiothat transcends cultural and political divisions; and a guiding moral philosophy. Luna's a narrative of unification that simultaneously acknowledges the legitimacy of diverse culturreferences and integrates complex commentary into accessible, non -threatening vistas. He do-. not shy away from challenging topics. Instead, he asks the viewer to wrestle with argument ranging from the importance of social harmony to society's predilection for beauty, ques ons that reveal themselves upon closer inspection beneath the painted surface. His career is full of solo and group exhibitions ' several museums and showing alongside renown visual artist Pablo Picasso, along with havi'g his sculptures beautifying public spaces nationally and internationally. His rich cultural back. -.und and vast interest in enriching the global community with art along with his passion for findi beauty in daily life piqued his interest in this project. Luna wants to beautify the world around h' for the visual pleasure of others Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 37 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE CARLOS LUNA B. 1969 SUBSTITUTED. Born January 2, 1969, Pinar del Rio, Cuba Left Cuba in 1991 Lived in Puebla, Mexico between 1991 and 2002 Resides in the U.S. since 2002 with his wife and their three children EDUCATION 1987-91 Visual Arts College (Institute Superior de Arte), Havana 1984-87 National School of the Arts (Escuela Nacional de Artes Plasti as, ENAP), Havana 1983-84 Academia de San Alejandro, Havana 1980-83 School of Visual Arts (Escuela Provincial de Artes Plastic• s), Pinar del Rio, Cuba SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2018 • Flower Power; Art of the World Gallery, Houston, T • Public Art Project; Zocalo, Fiscalia, Panteon, Pueb :, Mexico 2017 • Deep Line, Drawings by Carlos Luna; Boca Ra.,.n Museum of Art, Boca Raton, FL • Green Machine: The Art of Carlos Luna; A -rican University Museum, Washington, DC* • Dialogues: Carlos Luna; Fort Smith Reg'.nal Art Museum, Forth Smith, AR • Scope Miami; Espinasse 31, Milan Ita 2016 • Green Machine: The Art of Carl Luna; Museo de los Pintores Oaxaquenos, Oaxaca, Mexico * 2015 • Green Machine: The Art o Carlos Luna; Frost Art Museum, Miami, FL * 2011 • Carlos Luna: Los Deco : dos; Heather James Fine Art, Palm Desert, CA * 2009 • Pablo Picasso Cer BUAP, Puebla, xico Pablo Picasso 'eramics I Carlos Luna Paintings; Miramar Cultural Center—Artspark, Miramar, FL ics I Carlos Luna Paintings; Complejo Cultural Universitario * 2008 • Pablo Picasso Ceramics I Carlos Luna Paintings; Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale, FL * • Carlos una: El Gran Mambo; American University Museum, Washington, DC * • Carls Luna: El Gran Mambo; Museum of Latin American Art — Molaa, Long Beach, CA * 2007 Carlos Luna: Personal Histories; (Oil paintings) Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg, PA • Carlos Luna: Personal Histories; (Works on amate paper) The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery, Lebanon Valley Collage, Annville, PA * • Carlos Luna: Personal Histories; (Oils and works on amate paper) Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, FL * • Art Santa Fe; Osuna Art, Washington, DC * Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 38 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE CARLOS LUNA B. 1969 www.CarlosLuna.com / SUBSTITUTED. 2011 • Salon d'Automne 2011: I'AlteRnaTive; Paris * • Group Show; Heather James Fine Art, Jackson, WY • Cuba On My Mind; The Von Liebig Art Center, Naples, FL • Independiente; Espacio-Reforma, Oaxaca, Mexico * 2010 • !Si Cuba!; New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA • !Latinas!; Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor, NY • Four Views from the MOLAA Permanent Collection; Museum of L. in American Art — Molaa, Long Beach, CA * • Art in Embassies Program, United States Embassy El Salvador, an Salvador, 2010- 2013 • Unbroken Ties: Dialogues in Cuban Art; Flint Institute of t • Art Santa Fe; Osuna Art, Washington, DC 2009 • Latinamerican Art: Classic to Contemporary; Heather • Latin American Painting Now (Pintura Latino Amer Museum of Art, Naples, FL 2008 • Art in Embassies Program, United States Emba • Unbroken Ties: Dialogues in Cuban Art; Mus • Visiones: 20th Century Selections from the Raton, FL • Art Santa Fe; Osuna Art, Washington, 2007 • Latin American Art: Myth & Reality; • Alarca, Talavera Contemporanea; • Art Miami; Gomez Fine Art -Gale • Arte Americas; Maxioli Galler • Group Show. Latin America 2006 • Unbroken Ties: Dialogue n CA * * • Diversidades. Del Ca • Group show; Lurie Arts, Flint, MI * ames Fine Art, Palm Desert, CA ana de Ahora) Naples y Santiago, Chile, 2008-2011 * m of Art I Fort Lauderdale, FL * assau County Museum of Art; Boca assau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor, NY I Museo Franz Mayer, Mexico DF * a, San Juan, PR * , Miami, FL * Art Gallery; Scottsdale, Arizona Cuban Art; Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, e al Sur; Gomez Fine Art-Galeria, San Juan, PR ine Art Galleries, Miami, FL 2005 • Figuratively S. -aking; Miami Art Museum, Miami, FL • Works on p. .er; Osuna Art, Bethesda, Maryland • Arte Amer as; George Billis Gallery, Convention Center, Miami, FL * • Wet; Ed:e Zones, Worlds Art Building, North Miami, FL * • Grow Spurt; Edge Zones. Worlds Art Building, North Miami, FL 2004 • "L.' in Visions": A Collector's Insight; Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor, NY cope Miami, Art Basel. Townhouse Hotel; Leonard Tachmes Gallery, Miami, FL • It's for the Birds; Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, Miami, FL * • Summer Miami; Leonard Tachmes Gallery, Miami, FL • TONDO; Galeria Botello, Hato Rey, PR • Art Miami; Latin Collector Gallery, Miami, FL * • Erase una vez en Mexico; Institute of Mexico in Miami, Miami, FL • American Dream; The Olga M. & Carlos Saladrigas Gallery,The Ignatian Center for the Arts, Miami, FL * • The Soul of Latin American Art; Lurie Fine Art Galleries, Boca Raton, FL Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 39 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE CARLOS LUNA B. 1964 www.CarlosLuna. SUBSTITUTED. MUSEUM AND PUBLIC COLLECTIONS Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA El Museo del Barrio, New York, NY Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor, NY Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, FL Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, CA Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, FL The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery, Lebanon Valley Collage, A ville PA Lowe Art Museum, Coral Gables, FL Museo Amparo, Puebla exico Museo Amparo, Puebla, Mexico Museo Poblano de Arte Virreinal, Puebla, Mexico Museo Casa de los Munecos, Puebla, Mexico Banco de Mexico Collection, Mexico DF Secretaria de Hacienda y Credito Publico Collectk n, Mexico DF Gobierno del Estado de Puebla Collection, Pue, a, Mexico Casa de la Culture, Puebla, Mexico Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mex. o Coleccion Talavera Santa Catarina, Pue• Mexico Talavera Uriarte Ceramics Collection, ' uebla, Mexico Alarca Museo de la Talavera, Puebl., Mexico Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, . avana Wifredo Lam Center, Havana The Ludwig Foundation, Ger► any The Jaime Wasch Foundaf. n, Spain The Miterrand Foundati . n, France SCULPTURE IN PU LIC SPACES Bass Museum of rt, Miami Beach, FL Museum of Lat. American Art, Long Beach, CA Complejo Cu ural Universitario BUAP, Puebla, Mexico AWA 2008 • • rtist in Residence; Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL • New American Paintings; Juried Exhibition -in -Print, Number 76 * 2811 • Grant award; Pollock -Krasner Foundation, New York, NY * 998 • Fellowship; State Government of Puebla, Puebla, Mexico 1997 • Fellowship; State Government of Puebla, Puebla, Mexico 1991 • First Prize; Salon de Profesores, Luz y Oficio Gallery, Havana 1989 • First Prize; V Salon Provincial de Artes Plasticas; Pinar del Rio, Cuba • "IV Salon Nacional de Premiados" Award; Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana 1988 • First Prize; Salon de la Ciudad, Luz y Oficio Gallery, Havana • First Prize; IV Salon Provincial de Artes Plasticas, Pinar del Rio, Cuba Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 40 of 53 WORKS BY CARLOS LUNA B. 1969 SUBSTITUTED. Titled: "Untitled" Medium: Byzantine Mosaics 27 IA" x 23 %"' Date: 2018 Titled: "Camila and her flowers" Medium: Byzantine Mosaics Size: 49" x 59" Date: 2018 Titled: "Untitled" Medium: Talavera Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 41 of 53 WORKS BY CARLOS LUNA B. 1964 Albany, NY Titled: "Diatom Court" Medium: Talavera, hand -painted ceramic Description: Private Collection SUBSTITUTED. Titled: "War Giro" Medium: Bronze Museum of Latin American Art, BASS Museum Size: 98" Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 42 of 53 WORKS BY CARLOS LUNA B. 1964 Albany, NY Titled: "Talavera Plates" Private Collection Medium: Talavera Description: Titled: "In the Garden" Medium: Jacquard Tapestry Size: 74" x 98" Date: 2015 SUBSTITUTED. Titled: "Dreamer" Medium: Jacquard Tapestry Size: 93" x 72" Date: 2015 Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 43 of 53 ARTIST STATEMENT OCTAVIO CUELLAR www.octaviocuellar.com/ Tel: +1 305 632 9703 info@octaviocuellar.com SUBSTITUTED. Section 2. The landing of the Bay of Pigs is of patriotic significance for the history of Cuba an inspiration for all those who love freedom, integrity and independence since those who carried out the landing were a group of young exiles - military, u ' iversity students and members of religious organizations - grouped under Bri;.de 2506, who put their lives at the service of their homeland in order to rescue : nd reinstate the civic values of a society established constitutionally and plated by the establishment of an undemocratic political system. Although this military event had national objectives, it has imcit universal human values such as duty, patriotism, justice, freedom, i egrity, perseverance, dedication. Based on this approach, a sculptural monument 's proposed that reflects the historical event of the landing of the Bay of Pigs fra universal vision of values and human spirit so that the layers of reading in th= viewer transit from the regional to the global, from the Cuban cultural identity t. universal human identity; diversifying the reading and expanding the character . d scope of the sculptural work. Sife Plan with pro.' -. ^, impmvemenls to Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Area identified for the integration of Public At Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 44 of 53 SUBSTITUTED. Section 2. ARTIST PROPOSAL OCTAVIO CUELLAR Vito Di Bari - Innovation Designer - CEO and Founder BACKGROUND In 1999, Vito was appointed Executive Director at International Multimedia Institute UNESCO, in Paris. At this time, Vito was a member of the Editorial Committee of Harvard Bu ness Review (Italy) and the Scientific Committee of the International Institute for Opera and Po- ry of UNESCO, a Member of the Fiction Financing Committee Euro-Aim MEDIA with the •until of Europe (Bruxelles), and a Chairman of the Arts & Communication International Fellowship oft Rotary International (Evanston, II). In 2007, the city of Milan appointed Vito Di Bari to be the Innov Universal EXPO. As a result of this, Vito began developing creativ All of Vito's projects are value -driven and based on next-gener His Digital Expo Project won the competition with a visionar to design a city of the future using recent discoveries in var movement sensors, nanotechnologies, and robotics. Vit ion Designer for The 2015 and inspiring urban projects. ion technologies and materials. roposal featuring Vito's concepts us fields, such as augmented reality, created his vision of the Inspirational • City, a city of the future releasing positive emotions and 'mproving the overall quality of life driven by hidden next generation technologies. NEO-FUTURISM Vito is considered the leader of the avant- • .rde movement called Neo-Futurism, which is a rethinking of the aesthetics and efficient f ctionality of future cities, concerning architectural design and art in public places. The pione of the movement was French architect Denis Laming. Neo-futurist urbanists, architects, and .rtists believe in cities releasing positive emotions and improving the quality of life through o sustainability, values, and innovative technologies. With The Art Reef Project (2017), V' o designed, fabricated, and installed a piece as creative as it is altruistic. In Naples, Florida on an find his one of a kind installation, which takes the form of a sea turtle laying on the ocean f or. It is composed of stone panels that have already grown new coral in an effort to revitaliz the dying sea life in the area. Firmly situated within the realm of neo-futurism, it echoes Di Bari's ethos t at "beauty will save the world". Vito's neo-futuristic vision of the "cross- pollination of art and chnology for a better world" was defined by Steve Jobs as the "post- PC DNA" and it is share. by world-renowned designers, artists, and other creatives. ART, PHILOSOP , AND STYLE Vito's imagin ive projects reflect the convergence of art, values, and cutting -edge technologies. He is an ins rational thought leader of not only the Neo-Futurist movement, but also of "history telling w s". The idea is to preserve the memories and feelings of a city and its citizens by immor izing them through large-scale murals. His 2019 Tamarac Community Center Wall Mural does ust that, chronicling the history of the city, from its founding to present-day, using co emporary graphics. Aesthetically, Vito's work plays off of each site's unique pulse. The clean d sleek design of the multifaceted installation Zero Mile Marker (2019) both fits within its surroundings and makes it stand out as a true landmark, beautifying a previously gray urban underpass in downtown Miami, Florida. It is this balance as well as the balance between traditional and contemporary, representative and abstract, which grants his art such widespread appeal. Of course the philosophy behind his concepts, the theory behind his designs, and the selection of materials and media is of utmost importance. However, what matters most to Di Bari is that the lives of residents improves with the installation of each of his public artworks. My Equilibria (2016) is a testament to this, as it encourages open-air exercise and blurs the border between art and wellness. Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 45 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE OCTAVIO CUELLAR www.octaviocuellar.com Tel: +1 305 632 9703 info@octaviocuellar.co SUBSTITUTED. Born: 1964, Czech Republic Place of Residency: Miami, FL Affiliations: National Sculpture Society Education: BA 1988 — 1992 Graduate of Sculpture and Drawing, "San Alejandro" rational Academy of Fine Arts, Havana, Cuba Awards: First Prize of Sculpture, Art Fest @Doral, Carlos Albizu Unive ity, Miami, FL, USA (2011) Second Place, Erotic Art Salon, Gallery La Acacia, Havana, ba (2000) First Place, Small Sculpture Competition Format Fernando Boada, Havana uba (1993) Solo Exhibitions: 2013 Tautology, Miami River Drive Art Fair, Ja s L Knight Miami Convention Center, Brickell, Miami FL, USA (Dec 5-8) Hedo m, Viceroy Hotel at Icon Brickell, Miami FL, USA 2010 Palimpsest, Gallery -Studio o2c-Art, rt Basel, Wynwood, Art District, Miami, FL, USA (Oct 6-9) 2005 To exhale, Smoke Jazz and Sup 2002 The Art of Octavio Cuellar, J. of Mexico, Mexico 2001 Fugitive Spirit, La BOOM how Center, Mexico City, Mexico 1999 Escaping of my body, gar Smokers Country Club and Habano Tobacco House. Istanbul, Turkey Up '.e down Century. Travelling exhibition in Greece. May, Piraeus Municipal ' allery; July, Cultural Center of the Kephalonia Island's government anuseum of the University of Athens 1997 In silence, Mi stry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX), Havana, Cuba Eyes that prefer to imagine, G. ery La Acacia, Havana, Cuba (Nov 18-Dec 15) Things of e soul, Andalucia Plaza Hotel, Puerto Banus, Andalucia, , Spain 1995 The ess' ntial is invisible to the eyes, Octavio Cuellar sculptures, Provincial Center of PI tic Arts and Design, Havana, Cuba (Sep 20-Oct 21) 1993 Spi ' tual, Provincial Center of Plastic Arts and Design, Havana, Cuba (Apr) 1992 r Club, New York, NY, U S A Contemporary Art Gallery, Valle de Bravo, State flections, Art Center 23 y 12, Havana, Cuba (Jul) Gro • Exhibitions: 20 Visions of Cuba, Historic Cuban Cigar Factory "Eduardo Gato", Key West, FL, USA (Feb 1-May 3) 2018 I'm Icon, Icon Brickell Residences Tower II, Miami, FL, USA (Dec 3-9) 2017 Memories & Challenges of Contemporary Latin American Art, Magnetic Pompano, Creative City Collaborative & Pompano Citi Centre, Pompano Beach, FL, USA (Aug 14-Sep 17) Dreams, Sarcasm, Cynicism, Art & Design Gallery, Miami, FL, USA (May 4-29) 2016 Art Medellin'16,"Trazos de Identidad" (Strokes of identity), Latin American Art Pavilion Booth, Plaza Mayor, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia (Sep 16-19) Respondents Cl-A-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 46 of 53 CIRRICULUME VITAE OCTAVIO CUELLAR www.octaviocuellar.com Tel: +1 305 632 9703 info@octaviocuellar.co SUBSTITUTED. Born: 1964, Czech Republic Place of Residency: Miami, FL Affiliations: National Sculpture Society Education: BA 1988 — 1992 Graduate of Sculpture and Drawing, "San Alejandro" National Academy of Fine Arts, Havana, Cuba Awards: First Prize of Sculpture, Art Fest @Doral, Carlos Albizu Unive ity, Miami, FL, USA (2011) Second Place, Erotic Art Salon, Gallery La Acacia, Havana, ba (2000) First Place, Small Sculpture Competition Format Fernando Boada, Havana, uba (1993) Solo Exhibitions: 2013 Tautology, Miami River Drive Art Fair, Jam's L Knight Miami Convention Center, Brickell, Miami FL, USA (Dec 5-8) Hedon'.m, Viceroy Hotel at Icon Brickell, Miami FL, USA 2010 Palimpsest, Gallery -Studio o2c-Art, rt Basel, Wynwood, Art District, Miami, FL, USA (Oct 6-9) 2005 To exhale, Smoke Jazz and Sup• -r Club, New York, NY, U S A 2002 The Art of Octavio Cuellar, J. of Mexico, Mexico 2001 Fugitive Spirit, La BOOM 1999 Escaping of my body, Istanbul, Turkey Ups Piraeus Municipal government an 1997 In silence, Mi imagine, Ga Things of 1995 The ess of PI 1993 Spi Contemporary Art Gallery, Valle de Bravo, State ow Center, Mexico City, Mexico ar Smokers Country Club and Habano Tobacco House. e down Century. Travelling exhibition in Greece. May, allery; July, Cultural Center of the Kephalonia Island's useum of the University of Athens stry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX), Havana, Cuba Eyes that prefer to ery La Acacia, Havana, Cuba (Nov 18-Dec 15) e soul, Andalucia Plaza Hotel, Puerto Banus, Andalucia, , Spain ntial is invisible to the eyes, Octavio Cuellar sculptures, Provincial Center c Arts and Design, Havana, Cuba (Sep 20-Oct 21) ual, Provincial Center of Plastic Arts and Design, Havana, Cuba (Apr) 1992 ' ' flections, Art Center 23 y 12, Havana, Cuba (Jul) Gro • Exhibitions: 20 • Visions of Cuba, Historic Cuban Cigar Factory "Eduardo Gato", Key West, FL, USA (Feb 1-May 3) 2018 I'm Icon, Icon Brickell Residences Tower II, Miami, FL, USA (Dec 3-9) 2017 Memories & Challenges of Contemporary Latin American Art, Magnetic Pompano, Creative City Collaborative & Pompano Citi Centre, Pompano Beach, FL, USA (Aug 14-Sep 17) Dreams, Sarcasm, Cynicism, Art & Design Gallery, Miami, FL, USA (May 4-29) 2016 Art Medellin'16,"Trazos de Identidad" (Strokes of identity), Latin American Art Pavilion Booth, Plaza Mayor, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia (Sep 16-19) Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 47 of 53 WORKS BY OCTAVI O CUELLAR Title: "Moorish Women" Medium: Cooper Dimensions: 64" H X 35" WX24"D Title: "Virgen de Loreto" Medium: Copper Dimensions: 40" H X 30" WX29"D SUBSTITUTED. Title: "Tautology" Medium: Copper Dimensions: 120" H X 90" W X 66" D Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 48 of 53 WORKS BY OCTAVIO CUELLAR SUBSTITUTED. Title: "Virgen de Loreto" Medium: Copper Dimensions: 40" H X 30" WX29"D Title: 'Virgen de Loreto" Medium: Copper Dimensions: 40" H X 30" WX29"D Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 49 of 53 WORKS BY OCTAVI O CUELLAR Title: "The Garden - s" Medium: Copper Dimensions: 8A x 67" x 56" SUBSTITUTED. Title: "Ad Libitum" Medium: Copper Dimensions: 20" x 14" x 6" Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 50 of 53 WORKS BY OCTAVI O CUELLAR SUBSTITUTED. Title: "Contra Bass Musician" Medium: Copper Dimensions: 77" x 34" x 32" Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 51 of 53 WORKS BY OCTAVI O CUELLAR SUBSTITUTED. Title: "The Immigrant" Medium: Copper She hand embossed an welded Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 52 of 53 SUBSTITUTED. Planning Department Public Art Division 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33033 www.miamigov.com iz Respondents CTA-2020-002 — Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Page 53 of 53