THE SUNSHINE CITY MOSAIC
2025 | Porcelain Mosaic Sidewalk | 175′ x 5′
ALEX KAUFMAN x GEORGE RETKES x MISS CRIT
The Sunshine City Mosaic (2025) is a 175-foot-long public art sidewalk in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring more than 15,000 custom-cut porcelain, glass, and mirror tiles. Created in collaboration by artists Alex Kaufman, George Retkes, and Laura Spencer, the artwork transforms an ordinary pedestrian walkway into a vibrant community landmark celebrating the spirit and identity of the Sunshine City. It is the longest mosaic in the state of Florida.
SURFACE
2024 | Mirror Mosaic Sculpture | 12′ x 4.5′
SURFACE (2024) is a 12-foot-wide sculptural mirror mosaic commissioned by the University of Florida for the entrance to its Southwest Recreation Center weight room. Composed of more than 900 individually cut mirror pieces, the artwork explores reflection, movement, and geometry, creating a dynamic visual experience that shifts with the viewer’s perspective.
