Fabrication & Installation — Amanda D. Larson

“Quake Mosaic” Kristina Young

In 2025, I contributed to the “Quake Mosaic,” a monumental 10' × 40' mosaic mural by artist Kristina Young, installed on a retired 1950s cargo train car through the Napa Railroad Art District. Working alongside Kristina, RAD and engineering firm Point 2 Structural Engineers, I installed the supporting framework that secures the mosaic to the railcar. The mosaic—a vibrant, community-built artwork created from broken dishes, tiles, and glass collected over more than a decade—was unveiled on August 24 to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 2014 South Napa earthquake.

Quake Mosaic Unveiling Celebration

August 24th, 2025 Napa, CA

UC Davis Art Science Fusion Mosaic

I partnered with the UC Davis Art Science Fusion Program, led by Professor Emily Meineke, to fabricate four custom steel frames designed to house large-scale mosaic murals depicting California’s ecological zones and native plants. I also provided technical support during the physical installation of the first completed mural, with the remaining three scheduled for installation in future years.

"La Course Camarquaise" Jos Sances

I collaborated with artist Jos Sances, the City of Orinda, and the project contractor to install La Course Camarquaise at the Orinda Community Center. I fabricated the metal framework that secures the mural to the wall, assisted with tile setting and the physical installation process.

“Picasso's Guernica” Katie Frank

I assisted lead artist and professor Katie Frank with the installation of a large-scale ceramic mural at Ohlone Community College, composed of 125 handmade student tiles recreating Picasso’s Guernica. Working in collaboration with engineers, Katie, and contractors, I helped install the tile system on the wall.