Public art is popping up everywhere in Dunwoody, including a large installation at the corner of Womack and Chamblee Dunwoody Roads entitled the “Landscape of Dunwoody.”
City officials and community leaders gathered on March 20 to unveil the mosaic, which was created by Julie Mazzoni and Jennifer Freeman. The installation – made of fused glass, stained glass, and porcelain tile – is 36 feet long and varies in height from three to five feet.
“The mosaic is stunning, especially when you get up close. It adds a colorful and creative touch to an intersection that serves as a gateway to the Dunwoody Village and the Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center,” Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch said in a statement. “This is another example of our commitment to growing Dunwoody’s public art scene.”
Councilperson Stacey Harris, a staunch supporter of public art, called the mural “a magnificent work of art.”
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“I think it will become a Dunwoody landmark,” she said. “I hope to see people taking pictures of it, and pausing as they walk by on the lovely new sidewalk. It’s the perfect finishing touch for the entire intersection improvement project.”
The art installation is the finishing touch in the city’s $2.5 million intersection improvement project that was completed in late 2023.
The new layout now includes a dedicated left-turn lane onto Womack Road and an extended turn late onto Ashford Center Parkway. In addition, the sidewalk along the west side of Chamblee Dunwoody Road was upgraded to meet ADA standards.
According to the city’s release, Mazzoni and Freeman, began building the mosaic in their own home studios in August 2023, with Freeman focusing on the porcelain tiles and Mazzoni concentrating on the glass pieces.
The artists posted weekly videos of their progress on YouTube.
Another art installation, celebrating Women’s History Month, featuring the work of nine artists, is on display at Brook Run Park.