SFGATE’s “Best of Bay Area 2024” awards recognized the contoured benches at Presidio Tunnel Tops Park as the winner in the “Best Bench” category. These benches are a significant feature of the Presidio Tunnel Tops park, a 14-acre national park site built on top of the Presidio Parkway Tunnels. They are crafted from reclaimed…
With decades of experience, Gizmo knew exactly what this sculpture needed to last beautifully in its outdoor location. “Hot-dip galvanizing was selected to protect the support core to ensure its low maintenance and longevity. HDG not only ensures Loqui’s durability, but also protects this vital investment, making it a lasting part of the Fairgrounds for…
“Loqui,” a unique sculpture by artist Blessing Hancock, stands as a testament to creativity and innovation. Celebrated in the art world, it graces the cover of Modern Steel Construction magazine, highlighting its significance. Crafted with precision by the talented Gizmo team in San Francisco, California, this remarkable piece embodies the spirit of artistic collaboration, culminating…
Papel Picado is a newest installation by artist Blessing Hancock in Phoenix, AZ. It celebrates local values of the Grant Park, Central Park and Warehouse Districts. Seventeen historic buildings and community landmarks have been integrated into the artwork designs of the painted steel station screens and railing panels. The aesthetic takes inspiration from the Mexican…
Gizmo is proud to announce the current installation of “Loqui”, a monumental sculpture we have built for the new Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee. Standing at approximately 40 feet tall, this striking sculpture is the creation of renowned artist Blessing Hancock, with whom Gizmo has fostered a longstanding and fruitful partnership. Having frequently entrusted us with…
This summer Gizmo had the pleasure of fabricating “Uplifting Together” in collaboration with artist Joseph O’Connell, founder and creative director of Creative Machines. As of November 1st, Gizmo successfully completed the installation of “Uplifting Together” at the John Muir Health Hospital in Walnut Creek, CA. This piece will provide guests of the wing a serene view and calming space to inhabit…
This is the first new memorial in Golden Gate Park in more than 30 years. The BAYS Breast Cancer Memorial Garden has been designed by Penn Phillips and Julianna Fecskes Phillips of InsideOut Design. “Bay Area Young Survivors — a nonprofit support community for young people with breast cancer — has dreamt-up and funded the memorial garden, which is scheduled to open in early 2025. The BAYS Breast Cancer Memorial Garden will include…
Every year, the public art magazine Codaworx hosts a 3-day conference for artists, fabricators, and design teams to connect with each other and with members of the destination community about collaboration. This year, the CodaSummit took place in San Jose, right down the road from some of our recent museum projects, Los Altos History Museum and Alviso Adobe Milpitas. Gizmo…
CODAsummit:Art, Technology and Place October 4–6, 2023 San Jose, CA Mark Sabatino, President and Founder of Gizmo Art Production, Inc. will be presenting On October 5th, 2023 at 1:30pm in the Sobrato Auditorium All conference sessions will be held at the Hammer Theater located at 101 Paseo De San Antonio between 2nd St and N 3rd…
Gizmo will be fabricating and installing the art at the new Mercy House California (MHC) development located at 600 7th street in San Francisco, CA. 7th Street Wall: Home and the World by artist Ranu Mukherjee This piece consists of a series of four relief sculptures that function as lanterns to be installed on the…