We aimed to increase awareness of the local flora and fauna that many people may not be awarelive in the Chippewa River. We decided to create glass mosaics to adorn the windows of the busstop in front of Haas Fine Arts Center as it is an accessible location for many people passingthrough Water Street.We used glass for its translucent properties, durability, and longevity to ensure that no harmwould be brought to the local environment through use of toxic materials and to make sure itwill last for years to come with little need for maintenance.The various colors of the glass pieces and the location result in the appearance changingthroughout the day and seasons as the available light differs, keeping it intriguing for andvisible for both visitors and the bus drivers they are waiting for.Our project resulted in a beautiful piece of art that succeeds in showcasing many local endangeredfish and demonstrating the talents of graduates from the art program. The location nearby theriver may also tempt curious minds to see if they can spot any of the creatures themselves.
