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Utility Box Art Project | Round 2
"Our Beautiful Mountains and Views"
Rosa Cruz’s Art Studio is dedicated to Design Artworks using as inspiration the Nature, The Climate Change and the Social and Cultural Diversity and Inclusion. Artworks have been commissioned by Hospitals, Privates & Gubernamental Entities, Newark Liberty International Airport and Public Art Programs of different states of the United States and Canada.
Cruz uses mostly animal designs, flowers, fruits, water and trees in a background to raise awareness about climate warming or for exalt the singular beauty of the biodiversity of each state in particular, biodiversity that makes them unique and extraordinary as a state. On other occasions, abstraction is used to exemplify how beautiful and harmonious it is to be inclusive and diverse as a society and culture.
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Chrystal Dawn is a professional traditional artist whose work explores the connection between ourselves and the natural world. Inspired by folklore, Chrystal’s art reflects a deep reverence for wildlife and the magic of nature. Blending realism with whimsical and enchanted elements, her pieces often feature animals in nontraditional settings, evoking a sense of wonder and storytelling. With a background in fine art, Chrystal has exhibited in galleries in America, the United Kingdom and Europe, as well as regularly participating in fine art festivals. Her work invites viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of life and the hidden magic within everyday moments. Through her art, Chrystal seeks to capture the quiet mystery and enchantment found in the stillness of natural spaces.
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Manuel “Manny” Garcia is a born-and-raised Ogden native who has blended creativity and community since before utility boxes were cool. His digital illustration collage is a tribute to the city that raised him, infused with local life, music, and a lifelong love for the arts. As a graphic designer, marketing manager, and creative collaborator, Manny finds joy outdoors, hanging with family, vibing to live music, and chasing inspiration around every corner of Ogden. Proud dog dad and proud Ogdenite, he’s thrilled to contribute to the city’s growing art scene and help bring color to the streets.
"Neighbors New"
Kristy Hawkes is a Utah-based artist with a deep passion for capturing the beauty of water and nature. Inspired by the ever-changing movement of lakes, rivers, and forests, her work reflects a profound connection to the natural world. While actively involved in the local Utah art scene, she also has strong ties to Lake Tahoe, where her art is represented in galleries.
With a particular love for painting serene waters and towering pine forests, Kristy brings a sense of peace and nostalgia to each piece. Her work has been featured in exhibitions in both Utah and California, and she continues to explore new ways to express the essence of nature through their art. Whether through flowing water or dense forests, her paintings invite viewers to step into a quiet, reflective world—one deeply rooted in the landscapes she cherishes.
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Jamie A. Kyle is a Utah based photographer/digital collage artist. She studied art at Weber State University and later the University of Utah. She shows regularly around the Wasatch front and can usually be found at local art festivals. Working primarily with old imagery, Jamie often finds herself exploring estate sales, swap meets, antique shops, and anywhere else old things are to be found. Any other free time is spent on naps, crossword puzzles, and bubble baths.
"If You Are A Dreamer, Come In"
Nicole LaRue was born in Berkeley, California. After earning her BFA in Graphic Design & Illustration, her adventures took her across the world from South Korea to Japan, to the Oregon coast and places even farther. She currently lives and works from home in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Both a graphic designer and illustrator (& now tattoo artist!), LaRue is widely known for her iconic design for the Women’s March on Washington logo. She is the author, designer and illustrator of several books and interactive journals for children and recently collaborated with human rights lawyer, Kate Kelly, on a brilliantly graphic story of the women and queer people of the ERA titled, Ordinary Equality. She’s currently working on an incredible graphic novel project, a deck of tarot cards and a word book series for kids.
Ogden Marathon Route
Erica M Lyon
Artist - Over 20 years as a professional artist. BA in Fine Art from Western Washington University.
Teacher - Almost 15 years teaching in Ogden and over 20 years teaching experience. Masters in Secondary Education and Leadership Utah State University.
Steward - Raised thousands of dollars by donating art to non-profits and causes that relate to what she’s passionate about. Served as a Peace Corps volunteer, combining her love of travel and art while teaching art to Deaf students in Ghana. In addition, she has raised four guide dogs, one of whom is the current classroom therapy dog.
Adventure - Erica has lived all over the Western half of the US and in West Africa. Climbing, paddle boarding, skiing, camping, mountain biking and hiking - with the love of her life, Tom and their dog, Griffin, is what feeds her soul.
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From the young age of five, Ashley Moore was found doodling faces on her alphabet in kindergarten. She quickly gravitated toward all things creative. Her love of art and passion for creativity led her to pursue a BIS degree in child and family studies, art, & sales at Weber State University.
Ashley's current work consists of abstract alcohol ink paintings that are inspired by the exploration of emotions, grief, and healing. On the more light-hearted side, she enjoys making illustrations and whimsical creations, that invite children and adults to embrace a world of fantasy. She currently resides in Ogden, Utah and spends her time exploring the mountains with her husband and three children.
You can find her work online at: ashleymooregallery.com Instagram: @artwithashley
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Utah-based artist Heather Olsen honed her skills in classical realism at the Bridge Academy of Art and the Hein Atelier of Art, before earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Utah. Since then, she has gained national recognition as an award-winning artist, exhibiting her contemporary realistic oil paintings in galleries and museums nationwide. Her artwork has been featured in collaboration with Sundance Film Festival, Intermountain Healthcare, and Utah Legislature, earning widespread media coverage. Heather has also attracted international attention as she competed and won the prestigious Art Battle National Championship in 2023, and was a finalist for the Portrait Society’s Members Only competition in 2022. Beyond her personal achievements, she continues to share her expertise through art workshops and community programs. While Heather enjoys painting a diverse range of subjects, her true passion lies in capturing the personality and emotion of animals and people.
"Great Salt Lake Birds"
Susan Snyder is watercolorist, naturalist, and writer who creates field journal-style artwork as a way to study nature and its relationships. Susan seeks to help others observe nature and contemplate how we fit into its web in the hope of creating balanced, rewarding lives and communities. Susan is a former lead teacher-naturalist at Ogden Nature Center, past board member and program director for Wasatch Audubon Society, and member of the Ogden City Arts Advisory Council. She has taught art and illustrated journaling workshops for Ogden Nature Center, the Utah Master Naturalist program, the University of Utah Osher School, Utah’s Creative Aging program, and bird festivals in St. George, Salt Lake City, and Winter Garden, FL. Susan co-owns Sage Art gallery and studio with Ogden painter Kate Bruce, and lives in Ogden with her husband, and their silly tuxedo cat, who is a top-notch window birder.
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Born and raised in Omaha, Stephanie Swift discovered her love for old signs and buildings and the importance of keeping a record of them before they were gone. She moved to California and studied graphic design, where she developed her style. She later moved to Texas and then Salt Lake, cataloging the sites that make these places special.
Her work has been in art festivals around the country, as well as various galleries and other places nice enough to let her hang stuff.
"Big Horn Sheep"
Born in Casper, Wyoming, Elizabeth's upbringing amidst the mountains fostered a deep appreciation for the natural world. Her curiosity and love for exploration led her to pursue studies in International Relations, taking her to diverse corners of the globe, including Colombia, Germany, and Tanzania. These experiences further enriched her understanding of the environment and inspired her artistic journey.
In 2020, Elizabeth made Salt Lake City, Utah her home, embarking on a more formal career in the art world. She devotes the majority of her time to creating fine art pieces of gallery quality, while also leaving her artistic imprint through public art installations and murals across Utah. Elizabeth's work has been featured in prestigious galleries in Salt Lake City, Bountiful, Logan, and Casper, showcasing the depth and breadth of her artistic prowess. She actively participates in art festivals and markets, sharing her unique vision with a wide audience.
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Van Williamson is a BFA Graduate from Weber State University. He is a worldbuilder, character-creator, storyteller, and artist. Focusing on the combination of 2-D techniques and mixed-media, Van Williamson creates artworks intended to be viewed as if peering beyond our reality and into another, a more bizarre and whimsical one. Inspired at an early age by film concept artists and Fantasy illustrations, Van Williamson incorporates themes and images from pop culture, history, global mythology, comic books, literature, and cinema into his character design and worldbuilding. The crux of this work is the concept of deriving “fine-art” from the “low-brow.”
"Lewis Peak Sunset"
Benjamin Zack a photographer in Ogden who focuses on telling stories through documentary images. With an artistic eye, he tells narratives about individuals, the community, the environment, and where all of these pieces overlap. Zack’s background is in photojournalism, but he is always looking for ways to expand the reach of photography through public art installations. His award-winning photography can be seen in publications around the world, and in numerous public art projects currently around Utah.
"Roots & Ragdolls"
Heather Joy Zelch is a lover of people, especially children, and of life! As a largely self-taught artist, her preferred medium is acrylics expressed through abstract figurativism. My art is infused with a sense of twirl, hope, dance, and mystery. My pursuit is to bring about human reminiscence of days, moments, and memories where life is carefree and filled with effervescence. My art is defined by certain techniques of intergrading line work within layers of under-painting and much dry brushing. My style and breadth of artwork is interpreted by this continual technique causing the spectrum of imagery to differ with each piece. My goal in each piece is to hide yet simultaneously unveil riddles. I find my passion in painting with a vibrant color palette in subtle to semi-bold textures to bring my art to life; this is my dance on the canvas. My artwork invokes patience for study and to see beyond the obvious, a story to breathe momentum into lives, communities, and societies.