Believe in the power of art
We believe public art can transform the everyday. It energizes shared spaces, invites curiosity, and creates places where people feel connected. Our work is rooted in the idea that art can shift perspectives, reflect community values, and shape the identity of a city. We create public art because it has the power to spark dialogue, inspire pride, and make our environments more welcoming and alive.
We are CJR Design — a father–daughter sculpture team creating colorful, modern public art
Our work transforms shared spaces with bold color, clean geometry and the timeless optimism of mid-century and modern design. Guided by two generations of creativity, we craft large-scale installations that celebrate community, spark connection, and bring joy to the environments where people live work and play.
Our work is grounded in a simple belief: public art brings people together. It turns ordinary spaces into meaningful places, encourages reflection, and celebrates the identity of the communities we serve. We create art that invites interaction, honors local stories, and helps shape environments that fell vibrant, welcoming, and uniquely alive.
Our Process
As a professional father-daughter sculpture team, we focus on site-specific designs, guiding each project from concept through fabrication and to completion. Our approach is centered around the creation of site-specific, thought-provoking works that offer multiple layers of meaning, encouraging discovery and repeated engagement over time.
Our creative process begins with abstract concepts and visual ideas that spark interest. These initial ideas are developed digitally, where we can explore form, scale, movement and spatial relationships, pushing the boundaries of our designs. Using graphic software allows us to incorporate the specific context of each site, creating a site-responsive design that feels integrated with its environment. Once the design concept is finalized, we develop a detailed digital 3D model and refine it before fabricating a scaled miniature in metal or wood, providing a realistic representation of the final sculpture. Although technology is a valuable tool, we are cautious about relying too heavily on it; the concern is that art dependent on technology may have a lifespan limited to the technology itself, and we expect our sculptures to endure beyond that. Upon final approval of the design, we move forward with laser cutting and fabrication, ensuring that the physical execution matches the prototype precisely. This method allows for the accurate creation of sculptures at any scale, and the use of advanced software and design technology helps push our work into new creative directions.
We sculpt using stainless and mild steel, molding, welding, and grinding these materials into abstract forms that are often enhanced with color, texture, scale, LED lighting, and elements of kinetic motion, to help add a dynamic dimension to each piece. The vibrant and bold colors we use reflect life’s own exuberance—joyful, colorful, and full of energy; believing that art should mirror this vitality, offering a sensory experience that goes beyond aesthetics. By working with diverse materials, we can offer a wide range of pricing options for both private collectors and public installations.
As a father-daughter team, through each piece we aim to create art that transcends the visual, that sparks thought, engagement, and a sense of wonder. Our sculptures are meant to evolve with the viewer, offering something new with every encounter.
