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"The Elements" 2000 McClintock High School Tempe, Arizona	"Cultural Connections " 1998 Harmon Branch Library Phoenix, Arizona

Southwest Public Art Group (SWPAG) specializes in high-quality public, corporate and individual art commissions that both delight the eye and enhance community life.

Professional artists Helen Helwig and Niki Glen work together to create high quality public art. Helwig brings over 25 years of experience in clay design and fabrication, while Glen has directed over 50 community public art projects. Both artists have directed many large-scale public art installations. Recent projects have included installations at a hospital, a public library, a new office complex entryway and a bus shelter. Current projects underway include two freeway underpasses, a neighborhood sidewalk mosaic and a memorial at a community college.

Helwig is an award-winning clay artist who develops innovative glaze techniques and Glen is an outstanding designer and muralist. They focus upon mixed media mosaics and emphasize textures, relief and unified color schemes. The artists have found collaboration to be a powerful tool in the creative process and have worked with other artists, architects, engineers, city officials, and landscape architects on a variety of public art projects. Often the artists develop a sculptural structure or work with a new construction to showcase the mosaics. As a result the artists have often designed block, stone, or metal forms as an integral part of the artwork. Each piece is site specific and the colors often relate to or are inspired by the colors of the surrounding environment.

Helwig and Glen welcome and encourage citizen participation in many pieces. SWPAG is also committed to art that uplifts and educates the community. View some photos of our collaborative projects below.

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"Journey of the Spirit" 2000 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 15th Avenue and Maryland Phoenix, Arizona	"The Central Connection: Celebrating All Life" 2001 Maricopa Freeway (I-17) and Central Avenue underpass Phoenix, Arizona
"Butterfly Garden Bench" 1999 Laird Elementary School Tempe, Arizona	"Portal to the Past: Path to the Future" 2001 Maricopa Freeway (I-17) and Seventh Avenue underpass Phoenix, Arizona
"Hohokam Reflections" 1999 Hewson Hohokam Office Center Tempe, Arizona	"Flora & Fauna of Arizona" 1997 Arizona Mills Mall Tempe, Arizona

Contact Information for Southwest Public Art Group

Helen Helwig (678) 796-9722
Niki Glen (480) 838-5829

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