Public Art | danza-davis

Danza is an experienced artist and educator. Whether working solo in the studio or out in the community, she hopes her work fosters environmental stewardship and a lifelong connection to nature. Toggle through the galleries below to see samples of Danza's work in a variety of public settings, including museums, nature centers, and public lands.

TALL GRASS PRAIRIE: Iain Nicholson Audobon Center, Rowe Sanctuary, Nebraska

The tallgrass prairies of North America are a critically endangered, biodiverse ecosystem. Created for Ink Dwell studio, under direction of EDX studio. Installed at Rowe Sanctuary, Nebraska.

COTONI COAST DAIRIES INTERPRETIVES: Santa Cruz, CA

Wayfinding and interpretive signs created for recently opened public lands at Cotoni Coast Dairies near Santa Cruz, CA. Created under the direction of Ink Dwell studio for the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History & Bureau of Land Management.

KENAI FJORDS MARINE FOOD WEB: Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center, AK

Illustration of marine food web fueled by nutrient, rich cold-water upwelling off the shore of Alaska. Includes marine rope as source of microplastic pollution. This illustration was installed by staff on site. Created under the direction of Ink Dwell studio.

HONEY BEE HIVE: Audobon Insectarium, New Orleans, Louisiana

This mural investigates the social life of bees. The honey bee lifecycle is on display from egg, through brooding, and emergence. The social foraging behavior of bees is featured on honeycomb in the background. Created for Ink Dwell studio, installed at the Audobon Insectarium in New Orleans, Louisiana

MAYOR'S MONARCH: Alex Thomas Plaza, Ukiah, California

Monarch butterflies are a flagship species in larger conversations about the importance of pollinators and preserving the habitats that they rely on. This mural celebrates the City of Ukiah's pledge to support monarch butterflies and native pollinators.

DANZA DAVIS