Joshua Winer – Latest public mosaic art installation

In Allen, Texas, kids and parents alike can swim away their hot summer days at the Ford Pool. Those lounging around can now witness a beautiful mosaic installed this year!  Titled, Gone Swimmin’, Artist Joshua Winer wanted to create an engaging piece of artwork that reflected both the activity of swimming while also evoking its whimsical nature.

The mosaic was inspired by Henri Matisse’s painting, The Swimming Pool, and can be seen through its use of color choice and large curving shapes. The human figures dance around the columns much like Matisse’s work, yet the choice of tile creates more depth to Winer’s work.

About the Artist

Joshua’s fascination with public art was sparked while exploring Europe during his early twenties. In Paris, Florence, and Venice, he saw magnificent frescos and mosaics in historic architectural settings. This was the genesis of a career focused on the creation of art that complements its environment.

Joshua developed his expertise as a muralist while still a student at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. During this period he created ‘The Harvard Square Theater Mural’ and ‘The Mayor’s Wall’ in Boston’s Old City Hall. While practicing architecture in Boston he often collaborated with architects, notably ‘The S&S Restaurant Mural’. When he won a major public design competition for the Newbury Street Mural in 1991, he started a full-time career as an artist.

He has created over 100 murals and works of public art, from large-scale exterior to personalized interior, Joshua’s art is diversified yet beautiful.