A Conduit for Community Expression
Words Janine Stankus | Photos Baptiste Despois
J Muzacz considers his mosaics something other than his own. “They’re the community’s stamp on the city.” Glinting in the ever-bright Texas sun, these vast and tactile works of art cement the handiwork of hundreds of volunteers, joined to celebrate the everyday heroes of their neighborhoods.
Mosaic isn’t always considered the sexiest of mediums. But to J, who got his start in street art, the craft holds distinct allure. “The inclusivity, the materiality is just very appealing to me. I’m in love with the shine and the iridescence, the depth of glass, the permanence of the color.” And, he duly adds, “Paint fades.”…