Unveiling of Stacia Goodman’s Mosaic at the Recreation Center’s Grand Opening
JACKSON, WYOMING, May 24, 2024 / Come see one of Jackson’s newest public art installations, an inviting 40-foot long mosaic, at the Recreation Center’s Grand Opening on Thursday, May 30. Stacia Goodman of Minneapolis, Minnesota created this playful public art installation in the new lobby with input from local youth.
At 4:15 p.m., join elected officials and Town/County staff for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the updated Recreation Center, followed by a celebration that includes light refreshments, special event programming, vendors, and giveaways. The public is encouraged to explore the facility and this expansive work of art.
“Making Tracks” is a mosaic made from thousands and thousands of meticulously hand-cut pieces of ceramic tile, glass tile, stained glass, and mirror. Over the course of several months, the artist built the artwork in large sections in her studio. She and her installation team then delivered the sections to the site, mortared each section to the wall, and grouted the remaining seams to create a flowing visual.
“The design of this sweeping mosaic mural was inspired by what makes Jackson a truly dynamic and wonderful place to experience, as a resident or visitor. Beyond beautification, the artwork’s mission is to inspire a healthy, active lifestyle and to nourish community connections at the modernized Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center,” commented Goodman.
A year prior to the mosaic’s installation, Jackson Hole Public Art invited the artist to visit the area’s most iconic sites and meet with people of all ages for design suggestions and feedback. The community collaboration informed the final, playful design: an enormous bull elk, the majestic Teton Range with snow-capped mountaintops, and people recreating.
The artist would like to thank Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation, Jackson Hole Public Art, and the construction team who, collectively, helped make this mosaic possible.
To learn more about Goodman’s work, please visit: StaciaGoodmanMosaics.com.
About Jackson Hole Public Art
Jackson Hole Public Art forges partnerships for the integration of art into any environment to inspire lasting cultural, educational and economic benefits. JH Public Art is a non-profit organization and our community’s leading presenter of artist-driven projects in public space. We place artworks outside traditional venues of museums and galleries to provide access to art for all people.
For more information contact: Project Manager, Project Manager | robin@jhpublicart.org | 307-413-0145 | www.jhpublicart.org
