Portrait of Dr. Arie Haagen-Smit at the California Air Resources Board Southern Headquarters

I was recently able to tour the California Air Resources Board's Research facility (4001 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507).  Next to the employee entrance on the south side of the building is a portrait of Dr. Arie Haagen-Smit, a pioneer in air pollution research and the founding chairman of California Air Resources Board in 1968. As described on a CARB webpage, the portrait is a collection of many photos of the sky forming the image of Dr. Haagen-Smit. The portrait was produced by ZGF Architects specifically for CARB's Southern California Headquarters in Riverside, CA.

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Mosaic Domes at Tio's Tacos

Within the grounds of Tio's Tacos restaurant (3948 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside) are two mosaic-covered domes, most likely done by Martin Sanchez, the restaurant owner and resident artist.  One dome bears religious symbols and the other Riverside's symbols of a raincross and possibly an orange.  Both bear some resemblance to the dome on the nearby Mission Inn (shown below). I might mention that there are quite a few domed buildings in downtown Riverside as shown in one of my Instagram posts.  [This post was updated on 4-24-24 to include a second dome that was noticed on a recent bike ride downtown.]

Mosaic dome at Tio's Tacos

The second mosaic dome at Tio's Tacos

Dome on Mission Inn

Santa Cruz Inn Mosaics and Medallions

On the north wall bordering the parking lot of the Santa Cruz Inn (3425 Market St, Riverside, CA) are unique several mosaics and medallions.  It is my understanding that they were designed by Stanley Wilson, an architect who designed parts of the Mission Inn and other downtown buildings.  When it was built in 1927, this inn was known as the De Anza Hotel.  The artists are unknown.  Below are photos of the mosaics, the medallions and one early doorway.  

Mosaic by Erin Maxwell Maroufkhani at the Duran Eastside Library

A mosaic portrait by local artist Erin Maxwell Maroufkhani @maxwell_mosaics is currently on display at the SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library (4033 Chicago Ave Suite C, Riverside, CA 92507).  More information about the artist and her work can be found on her Mosiac Land website. 

Two Mosaic Pieces of Wall Art at the Riverside Main Library

Two attractive mosaic pieces of wall art can be found on the main floor of the Riverside Main Library (3900 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA). The pieces are unsigned but the Library's website indicates that they came from Made, a local shop of handcrafts and custom furnishings owned by Alexandria Lenox which, until it recently closed, was located in the Magnolia area of town.  

Greg Maxwell Mosaics in the Riverside Main Library

 

Three attractive mosaic pieces can be found in the administrative offices of the Riverside Main Library (3900 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA). Two are mosaics of prominent buildings in Riverside and one is a decorated guitar, also with recognizable Riverside themes. They were made by local artist Greg Maxwell @maxwell_mosaics. Since these are within the administrative office suite, they may only be publicly accessible during the art tour which one can register to take on the 1st Saturday of the month.

Mosaics by Erin Maxwell Maroufkhani in the Orange Terrace Community Center

Two mosaic portraits are currently on display at the Orange Terrace Community Center (20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA). They were made by local artist Erin Maxwell Maroufkhani @maxwell_mosaics. More information about the artist and her work can be found on her Mosiac Land website. 

"Gemmed Orange" of the Giant Orange Artventure

A giant orange entitled Gemmed Orange sits within the Arlanza Branch of the Riverside Public Library (8267 Philbin Ave, Riverside, CA).  The large orange is covered with colored porcelain chips and faux gem stones.  The orange was painted and decorated by Jana Stevens Furzer as part of the 2006 Great Orange Artventure sponsored by the Art Alliance of the Riverside Art Museum. 

The ARC "National Wall of Respect" Mosaic

On the wall bordering the parking lot of The ARC headquarters (8138 Mar Vista Ct, Riverside), is an impressive mosaic entitled, The National Wall of Respect, that shows individuals both with and without various disabilities along with prominent sites within the City of Riverside. The theme is Dignity, Inclusion, Respect and Justice for people with and without disabilities. The artists for mosaic were Erin Maxwell, Greg Maxwell and Cathy Maxwell of @maxwell_mosaics. The large mosaic (43 feet long by 10 feet high) was designed, created and installed for the Arc of Riverside in 2013. More information about the mosaic can be found on The ARC website. 

"Raincross" Mosaic at the Entrance to City Hall

In front of the entrance to City Hall (3900 Main Street, Riverside) is an attractive tile mosaic entitled, "Raincross" featuring Riverside's symbol, the raincross, flanked by images of a church dome, elements from the Mission Inn and citrus.  It was made by Dominic Panziera of Arteclettica in 2009.  

"Center Circle of Inclusion" Mosaic at City Hall

On the floor of the Grier Pavilion of Riverside's City Hall (3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501) is an interesting and meaningful mosaic entitled Center Circle of Inclusion.  It was designed and installed by Dominic Panziera of the firm Arteclettica in 2008.  As described on the Arteclettica website, The design includes the City Logo, the Raincross, "surrounded by a unifying ring, 24 radials of diverse colors, designs, and lengths. Although each sector is different, each is equal in the group, and connected by a universal bond; these segments are further enclosed by the engraved statement": "WE ARE...DIVERSE.. PROUD…COMMITTED...INCLUSIVE.

Mosaics and Fused Glass Art in the Marcy Branch Library

Several works of art are located within the Marcy Branch of the Riverside Public Library (6927 Magnolia Ave, Riverside).  Two are interesting mosaics and the third is a wintery wall art piece made of fused glass.  The artist who made the mosaics was Cathy Maxwell @maxwell_mosaics. The first is entitled Once Upon a Midnight Dream is in the lobby area. The second is titled, Sun Flowers, and is located on a post by the children’s section. The fused glass piece is entitled Winter Night and was created by Riverside artist Judy Davies. You can find out more about her work on her Facebook page or in a 2015 Press Enterprise article. 

Winter Night by Judy Davies

Lancer Tile Mosaic at California Baptist University

On the wall adjacent to the Aquatic Center at California Baptist University (8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside) is large tile mosaic of a knight charging on horseback.  The lancer, CBU's mascot, was created in 1998 by Lance Jost, a southern California artist. Additional information on the sculpture can be found in a Press Enterprise article on Jost's sculptures. [Note, the image is not in true proportion as I was unable to enter the Aquatic Center to take the photo.]   

Military Emblems From the Riverside National Cemetary

In the walkway in front of the Medal of Honor Memorial at the Riverside National Cemetery (22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside) have been placed mosaics in recognition of the five major divisions of the US military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.  The artists that made them are not identified.  

March Air Reserve Base Landscape and Transportation Art

The land in the area between the onramp to the Interstate 215 freeway and road connecting to Van Buren Ave., near to the March Field Air Museum (22550 Van Buren Boulevard, March Air Reserve Base, CA) has been landscaped illustrating jets in flight.  The designer is unknown but presumably this was done as part of a CalTrans transportation art project. The concrete bridge and support structure are also decorated.