The community arch welcomes people to the Oak Park and Highland Park neighborhoods. The second is a miniature, rotating carousel, which also functions as a book display. The carousel commemorates another neighborhood staple, the Heritage Carousel at Union Park.
Both sculptures, along with building improvements, were made possible thanks to gifts from the Mary K. Funded by the Mary K. His jobs in offset printing, creating retail displays and architectural millwork created the foundation for his own design and build business, T and B Design Lab, in Juanjo Novella is an artist who has been linked to public art since the beginning of his career.
With 37 years of experience, he has focused on the intersection of urban and social spheres within the realm of public art. Over the years, he has contributed to urban regeneration projects in cities such as Barcelona, Bilbao, and Madrid.
Today, Novella is recognized for his unique approach to sculptures in urban spaces, viewing them not merely as artistic objects but as integral parts of the environment. His works often draw inspiration from natural forms and organic structures, aiming to create immersive sculptural experiences that engage with their surroundings. Novella is highly regarded, not only for his artistic accomplishments, but also for his contributions to the academic field of public art.
His work has been showcased in numerous international exhibitions and public spaces, with installations in countries including Taiwan, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Abu Dhabi, Spain, and the United States.
