Sakura Starburst
by Marlo Bartels

Installed at the Orange County Public Library in Laguna Beach.

Marlo Bartels mosaic sculpture Sakura Starburst was installed at CAP’s Bank of America site in September 2001 and had a marvelous and well attended reception. After more than a year in residence it was purchased with funds from CAP and The Friends of Joan Benford. In early 2003 it was permanently installed at the Laguna Beach Library as a memorial to Joan Benford. Joan was an important force in the Laguna art world in years past. A major reception featuring Orange County Supervisor Tom Wilson was held on March 20th of this year. This is a wonderful example of CAP’s mission at work. If you haven’t seen the sculpture at its new location be sure and stop by – it looks marvelous.