Ogden Dunes Fire Station

Ogden Dunes Fire Station

Ogden Dunes, Indiana

“Community Squared” by Deborah Landry

Ogden Dunes Fire Department, Ogden Dunes , Indiana

Handmade Ceramic Tiles, Mosaic

375 individually crafted tiles by the community, representing what they treasure about their community

The glass windows were a strong element that had to be taken in consideration in the original design concept.  The panels are deigned to unify the wall to create a cohesive installation.  The Pales are framed and hung salon style to give the viewer a feeling they are at a gallery.  The frames are artist created small beach and dunes scenes.  The colors are inspire by earth, sand, sky and water.

 The tiles must be seen in person to truly appreciate.  If you do visit the mural be sure to find your tile, photograph it and hash tag it, #CommunitySquared.  If you did not make a tile just photograph your favorite and send me a message.  I love to hear from you.

 Project Goal:

Desire is to create artistic component on the exterior wall going in to the community center that would provide a visual marker as to the entrance for the public space.  The project will include local artist as well as the different groups and organizations that us the space. 

Location Description:

The wall is cinder block that has been sand blasted to remove all the old paint.  There are two large windows made of glass block and two doors.  The ground gravel  is barren of any landscaping.  The wall is estimated at to be about 35 ft long and 12 ft height.  The entry door sit at a 90 degree angle on a small wall 5ft by 12ft.