Mosaic Insects

End of day 14!

We've reached the top of the 4th panel (there are ten).

The piece before back buttering.

The huge piece going on the wall (it's 4 feet high and 2 1/2 wide).

We've started grouting the first part of what we installed.

End of day 15!

Moving Day

We have beautiful blue skies today.

They brought up the first of two huge air conditioners. We wisely got out of its way.

We were able go back to work when the air conditioner was safely on the roof.

Our first crate with the next panels arrived today. 

The second air conditioner safely transported.

And our second crate safely arrives too.

End of day 13!

Tuesday

We carefully bring up the more delicate pieces on a piece of pink.

Mike is just cleaning up along the expansion joint.

By the afternoon we are already able to peel and clean out excess mortar from the joints.

End of day 12!

Day Eleven

We weren't able to work for three days due to rain. Not surprisingly, our paper didn't survive but it managed to stay on site!

Magda is replacing missing pieces on the first sections while we continue to install on the second scissor lift.

It has unfortunately started to pour so being done for the day, we put the pieces back in the crate.

End of day 11!

The Bees Knees

We are adding the glass insects on site for the first 4 panels, the rest will be done at our studio.

We are using both scissor lifts now that we are installing the 3rd panel.

Ferruccio cutting the piece for the first vertical expansion joint.

End of day 10!

Straight Edge

Mike making a straight line straighter.

Our top row is ready for tomorrow.

End of day 9!

Safe Start

Going up!

Valentina is all smiles at 7am.

The detail is revealed once we peel the tape off the front...

Another beautiful butterfly insert by Peters Studios.

End of day 8!