In 2006 we were commissioned to sculpt two murals for ACME Brick's new corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX. This is the lobby mural right inside the main entrance of the building. It dramatically and proudly proclaims their 117 year history and their highly successful theme of vertical integration. It measures 14 ft. in height and is 11 ft. wide. We are honored to have our work displayed in such a prominent location and proud to be associated with ACME. Photo by Britt Stokes, ACME Brick archivist/photographer

A closer view. To see in more detail, please click on the image. Photo by Britt Stokes

This mural represents Fort Worth’s skyline and historical landmarks with the Trinity River flowing through the city. The river is a recessed area that meanders through the mural, and is inlaid with lightly brushed stainless steel to create a dynamic interplay between the warmth of the brick and the coolness of steel. This mural measures about 16 foot in length and is 7 foot high, and is a striking focal point for ACME's new cafeteria area. The Masonry contractor on the building was Dee Brown, INC. of Garland TX. Jay was on hand and worked with and consulted with the masons over a 2 week period and installed both the murals in early August of 2007. Photo by Britt Stokes

We were commissioned to create a Memorial for Jason Rose, a young man whose life was tragically cut short soon after high school. He was a standout in track and football, among other things, at East High School in Lincoln NE. He epotimized the wonderful spirit of exuberance and healthy competition, and was inspirational to all those who knew him. The Memorial will be located at the entrance to East High School's track field. Designer/sculptor Tom Meyers works at the easel putting the finishing touches on the runner. Sculpted this last winter, installation will occur sometime in late spring.

On the easel... Community organizers in West Point NE. wanted a work of art in their new Communty Center to celebrate their town's heritage. The old West Point flour mill was one of the towns first landmarks, and the new facility is now located right where the flour mill once stood. So what could be better than a tribute to it and all the hard working people who settled there?

The other side of the West Point mural with Farmer John. The mural has been fired and installed.

This geometric concoction was created by Tom Meyers and myself for the pure fun of it. Beginning with virtually no plan and being pretty much spontaneous, I was just looking to escape from my cage of realism and begin to explore some of the more geometric, abstract and textural possibilities. The theme of "inter-dimensionality" played a significant part of the thought process as well. This work is 6 ft. high by 5 ft. wide. It has no final desination, and is available for purchase.

This mural honoring Policemen, Firefighter, and Emergency Personnel was commissioned by the City of Schaumburg, Ill. (Northwest Suburbs of Chicago) in June of 2006. It consists of three separate murals that were each carved on a circular arc, and sits on a beautifully landscaped piece of park ground next to a fire station and police department in Schaumburg. This mural was accomplished utilizing extra depth Endicott brick. We wanted to create a near three-dimensional effect for the principal group of characters in the center of the main mural. We asked Endicott to create clay modules that were 12 inches in depth, which means that we were able to sculpt 8 to 9 inches back into the brick to achieve the desired dramatic effect.

This Memorial demonstrates how a brick mural can tell a story and impart a sense of local history, and be an integral and graceful element to it’s surroundings. This was a challenging and rewarding project in many ways. Individuals and committees reviewed the design as it went through numerous revisions until all the details were worked out and “most people” involved were happy with what we presented. Dean Tschetter was the designer for this mural and did a great job working with those involved in arriving at the final accepted design. A special thanks to Todd Wenger, Landscape Architect and project manager for the Village of Schaumburg, for his vision, and for helping us with the design and ensuring the success of the entire project.

This 12 ft. long X 6 ft. high mural has recently been fired and installed inside the main entry of Bellevue High School located near Omaha, NE. It features a progression of characters that reflect the area’s history. This mural was carved utilizing about four inches of total depth, and is another good example of how well murals can tell a story. Susan Horn’s elegant design will translate into a dramatic entry feature for the High School.