DREAM BIG
Artist Elizabeth Laul Healey , who once lived in town and even graduated from Laguna Beach High School , had a spectacular homecoming with the installation of her Dream Big sculpture in front of City Hall . “ Laguna Beach has always been my favorite place on the planet ,” she says . “… It has been a dream of mine for a long time to have my art publicly displayed in my hometown .” One of more than 250 “ watch dog ” sculptures — so-called both for their positioning , watching over the town , and for the clocks around their necks , typically set to 11:11 — Dream Big was crafted using mirrors , mosaic tiles , Italian smalti tiles , stones and gemstones to create bold shine and color . The words “ dream big ” stretch across the dog ’ s chest while vibrant spots cover its body . “ The target-like circles I put on the dog represent the circle of life ,” Laul Healey explains . “ I started making them in 2003 when my daughter was born and my mom was simultaneously dying of breast cancer . So the circles are a reminder to cherish our loved ones that are still here , not just the ones who … have passed on .” Stop by to see the Dream Big sculpture as it watches over Laguna through May 31 . ( Elizabeth Laul Healey : 310-488-1834 ; elizabethlaulhealey . com ) ( City of Laguna Beach : 949-497-3311 ; lagunabeachcity . net ) — A . R .
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