"Birds in Flight" commissioned by Los Angeles County
Cheryl Molnar 00 GD created an artwork for the lobby of the MHUCC that reflects and reimagines the beauty and complexity of its surrounding environment.
Molnar's installation depicts a rosy sunset over the High Desert’s famed California poppies, and the houses that are increasingly nestled in the foothills of the Antelope Valley.
Inspired by the Artist’s photographic research and collages, this two-story mural, "Birds in Flight", visually draws viewers into a lush landscape that is both dreamlike and soothingly familiar. Like the symbolic birds, viewers can imagine themselves flying up into the gentle sky. In thinking about the needs of visitors in MHUCC, Molnar says: “for moments in my own life when I need encouragement, I look towards nature and small details such as a beautiful sunset or watching birds in flight- I hope that this artwork allows viewers to feel a similar sense of calm amidst tumult.”
The artwork is made of delicate, luminescent mosaic glass tile. The fine detail of the mural, crafted by the mosaic expert Stephen Miotto, contributes to its feeling of optimism, permanence, and timelessness.
