1
Opal Flies Again
Installed 1999
Created 1972
Jerry Rothman
Ceramic and iron
Heisler Park / Myrtle Street
Donated by Kathleen Cummings
One of three works by Jerry Rothman donated to the City of Laguna Beach by Kathleen Cummings. “Opal Flies Again’ is located in Heisler Park at the cross section of Myrtle and Cliff Drive. Jerry Rothman was a resident of Laguna Beach for 27 years and offered the works to the community “as a gratitude to the city.”

2
A Rocky Ledge
1982
Julia Klemek and Leslie Robbins
Fired ceramic
Heisler Park/ Myrtle Street
Created through a donation by the Shields family

3
In Central Park
Installed 1999
Created 1962
Jerry Rothman
Ceramic
Heisler Park/Myrtle Street
Donated by Kathleen Cummings

Jerry Rothman is considered a leading figure in post-World War II American ceramics. He has had a varied and substantial career, balancing the roles of sculpture, industrial designer, potter and teacher. His innovations revolutionized ceramic sculpture expanding the physical possibilities of ceramics to create and fire larger and more complex sculptures.

4
2001 #1
Installed 1999
Created 1973
Jerry Rothman
Ceramic
Heisler Park/ Aster Street
Donated by Kathleen Cummings

 

5
A Boy and His Dog
1935
Ruth Peabody
Bronze
Jahraus Park / Cliff Drive/ Pacific Coast Highway

6
Deer Warrior
2000
Cheryl Ekstrom
Bronze
Jahraus Park / Cliff Drive/ Pacific Coast Highway
Donated by Cheryl Ekstrom

”The Deer Warrior protects, helping us to confront a painful past and freedom to face a fearless future.”


7
Canyon Chess and Checkers
1993
Marlo Bartels
Ceramic
Main Beach Park / Pacific Coast Highway
Donated by Marlo Bartels

8
From the Mountains to the Sea
1998
Art Institute of Southern California
Oil on Board
Forest Lane / South Coast Highway
Created through a donation by the Chamber of Commerce

Created by students attending the Art Institute of Southern California depicting Laguna Beach and its landmarks.








9
Sunbathers
1983
Leonard Glasser
Painted Steel
Nita Carmen Park Wilson/St. Ann’s Drive