Press Quotes

"A Celebration of Light" (Julia Tuttle Causeway, Miami Beach)

… "artistic debauchery" … (Ocean Drive Magazine 2002)

… "adds color, whimsy and visual interest to an area that is seen by thousands of visitors and residents daily"… (Vivian Donnell Rodriguez, director of AiPP 1996)

…" If the fourth of July fireworks left you wanting more glowing lights, head for the Julia Tuttle. Morrison promises to put on quite a show of his own"… (Miami New Times July 4 1996)

… "thanks for designing the candy hued rings for the palm trees on 41st street. They are really so wonderful"… (Miami Herald [Nightlife, Tara Soloman – Queen of the Beach] Jan 24, 1997)

… "The City of Miami Beach has decided to add a touch of art to the Julia Tuttle causeway"… (Miami Herald Oct. 13, 1996)

…"it's spectacular when seen at night. It absolutely fits the mood of Miami Beach"… (Miami Herald 12-31-96)

…"on behalf of the city of Miami Beach, I would like to first thank you and express our heartfelt gratitude for the beautiful neon sculpture, the rings around the trees on the Julia Tuttle Causeway at the entrance to Miami Beach welcoming our residents and visitors. It is magnificent" … (Michael Aller tourism & convention director July 29, 2002)

…"Miami Beach's AiPP Committee takes neon one step further"…. (Press release 6-18 1996 Nannette Rodriquez)

…"a brilliant use of space on the beach by any stretch of the imagination; elevating light to a high art"…… (Sun Post 11-4-04)

… "a wonderful example of Art in Public Places"… (Rosemary Hoffman Hansford / La Gorce/ Pine Tree Homeowners Assn. - Sept 1996)

… "the neon halos that glow on the east end of the Julia Tuttle causeway are credited with boosting the lighting craze. Since 1996 motorists driving east into Miami Beach have been welcomed to the city by bright rings wrapped around the trunks of palm trees"… (Miami Herald 12-30-99)

…" this artwork has become an icon"…. (AiPP 5 year master plan 04-08, 7-30-03)

…" years ago, Christo wrapped the islands in pink fabric. Miami beach is wrapped up again, but this time with neon"… (City of Miami Beach press release 12-31-96)