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FABRIC OF LIFE

FABRIC OF LIFE

San Juan Bautista, California

Fabric of Life is a permanent public art installation by VAST Projects, located in historic San Juan Bautista, California. The project combines a sculptural centerpiece with expansive hand-painted murals, creating a multidimensional work that merges fine art, architecture, and community storytelling.

The installation features botanical and symbolic motifs woven through both sculpture and painted surfaces, reflecting the cultural richness and natural surroundings of the region. By blending physical form with painterly abstraction, the work becomes both landmark and gathering space, designed to be experienced from multiple perspectives.

Fabric of Life highlights how integrated public art can enhance civic identity and drive long-term value. Commissioned as part of a broader revitalization effort, the project strengthens the city’s cultural assets, attracts tourism, and demonstrates how large-scale, mixed-media artworks can transform public environments into destinations.

Video Credit: VAST Projects 2024

Fabric of Life public art sculpture installation in San Juan Bautista, featuring large-scale abstract metal forms integrated with community mural design.
Large-scale mural portraits with floral headdress in San Juan Bautista underpass project.
Detail view of Fabric of Life sculptural element with smooth metallic finish, part of the mixed-media mural and sculpture installation in San Juan Bautista.
Public art mural with dancer and California poppies on San Juan Bautista underpass.
Colorful mural of purple flowers and leaves on a pink wall in an outdoor space with a fence and gravel pathway.
Fabric of Life mural painting in progress, blending figurative portraiture with California poppies and community storytelling in San Juan Bautista.
Painted underpass detail with purple flowers and abstract sculptural forms.
Wide view of the Fabric of Life mural in San Juan Bautista, California, spanning an underpass bridge. The artwork integrates large-scale portraiture with native floral motifs, transforming infrastructure into a cultural landmark and enhancing the cit
Community mural with botanical imagery and sculptural integration in San Juan Bautista.
Close-up of sculptural installation painted in magenta and teal at San Juan Bautista mural.
Abstract sculptural ribbon emerging from mural wall in San Juan Bautista public art.
Painted sculpture components from Fabric of Life project in San Juan Bautista, showing vibrant gradient finishes for public art integration.
Large-scale Fabric of Life mural transforming a San Juan Bautista underpass with bold figures, florals, and cultural symbolism.
Fabrication of sculptural elements for Fabric of Life project, showing sections being cast and prepped for installation in San Juan Bautista.
Public art installation Fabric of Life in San Juan Bautista, combining sculptural forms and murals to revitalize community space.
Gradient paint samples tested for Fabric of Life sculpture, blending magenta, purple, and teal tones for large-scale installation in San Juan Bautista.
Community-centered Fabric of Life art project in San Juan Bautista, merging large-scale murals and sculptural design for cultural placemaking.
Community-centered Fabric of Life art project in San Juan Bautista, merging large-scale murals and sculptural design for cultural placemaking.

Services

Consultancy

  • Public Art Strategy & Concept Development

  • Artist Briefs & Stakeholder Presentations

  • Community Engagement & Cultural Equity Integration

  • Cost Estimating, Budgeting & Value Engineering

  • Site Surveys, Safety & Surface Prep Guidance

  • Permitting, Shipping & Installation Logistics

Design & Fabrication

  • Design Development & Visualization

  • Materiality Research & Specialty Finishes

  • Drawings & full scale renderings

  • Mock-Up & Value

  • Lighting System Integration

Project Management

  • Program & Schedule Management

  • Installation Planning & Contractor Coordination

  • Sub-consultant Oversight & Multi-stakeholder Collaboration

  • QA/QC & Safety Compliance

  • Multi-Site / Campus Program Delivery

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Every project begins with a vision. We transform ideas into large-scale public art through strategy, design, fabrication, and installation. From murals and sculptural landmarks to lighting and immersive experiences, our team delivers turnkey solutions in collaboration with city agencies, developers, architects, and communities.