Since the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires began three weeks ago, I have been struggling to find the words to express the profound heartbreak over this indescribable destruction. When talking about the fires with friends and family, I’ve used words like “gutted” and “devastated” but, frankly, these adjectives just don’t convey the gravity of what... Continue Reading →
LAX Mosaic Murals: A Continent Described in Colors
I’ll never get tired of walking through these LAX mosaic tunnels! One of my favorite sites at LAX! ✈️ The LAX mosaic murals (1961) were designed by Janet Bennett, under the supervision of Charles Kratka, and implemented by tile artist Alfonso Pardiñas. As designer Janet Bennett explained (on Louise Sandhaus' Tumblr site), her idea was... Continue Reading →