Public Art and Commissions
Sculptural Glass, Stone/Steel Installation
VORTEX - UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA
Description: Vortex - located at the University of Tampa, Graduate and Health Studies, is a cobalt blue, cast glass disc set in a hand-forged steel frame, illuminated with LED strip lighting. Conceptually, a vortex can move, stretch, twist, and interact in complex ways. The sculpture becomes a metaphor for higher education and the momentum and energy of learning.
Commissioned by the University of Tampa
Location: University of Tampa Graduate and Health Services Center. Tampa, Florida
Size: 102" x 40" x 10"

Date: 2019
PEACE POLE
Description: Peace Pole - located at the University of South Florida, St. Pete Campus; this three-sided obelisk of sand-cast glass, inset in a stainless steel frame, is designed with a theme of "Peace" represented in 13 different languages and symbols of peace. The words and images are created from 3-D printed letters and found objects from the students and faculty, which were pressed into sand and cast in glass. The tower is illuminated with green LED lighting in USF colors bringing a warm ambiance to the public space during the day and safety at night.
Commissioned by The University of South Florida
Location: University of South Florida, St. Pete Campus. St. Petersburg, Florida
Size: 96" x 10" x 10"

Date: 2019
FIRE SENTINEL
Description: Granite, stainless & cast glass. Outdoor sculpture, permanent collection
Location: Gazebo Park, Melody Lane, Ft. Pierce, Fl
Size: 15' x 9' x 3'

Date: 2012
MARLIN TROPHY
Description: Marlin - Marlin was commissioned by the Sports Fishing Championship with funding provided by the Ernest Hemmingway Foundation. The Marlin Trophy was sculpted by 3D CAD software, based on the 2D logo of the Sports Fishing Championship Foundation. The finished sculpture was cast, in the Czech Republic, in lead crystal using the lost wax technique.
Location: revolving perpetual installation via Sports Fishing Championship
Recognition Award - Commissioned by the Sports Fishing Championship. Funding provided by the Ernest Hemmingway Foundation. Given to winner of International Sports Fishing Tournament.
Size: 49" x 17" x 11"

Date: 2022
THE FAMILY GROUPING
Description: Life-size cast glass sculptures, installed in the main entrance lobby.
Location: The Ovation Hotel St. Petersburg, Florida
Size: 83" x 18" x 18"

Date: 2009
Cast Glass Panels
VIGNETTES OF TAMPA
Description: Vignettes of Tampa - Historically relevant found objects, pressed in sand and cast in glass panels, framed in steel garden trellis, and installed as a pedestrian streetscape enhancement on the Zack Street-Promenade of the Arts, Tampa. Designed in collaboration with landscape architects. Commissioned by the City of Tampa.
Location: The Zack Street Promenade of the Arts Tampa, Florida
Size: 9' x 30' x 3"

Date: 2012
VIGNETTES of TAMPA provides respite for pedestrians with landscaping, seating & shade with my cast glass as the focal point. With my knowledge of the region, I gathered stories & artifacts from the community, museums & historical centers to tell a story of Tampa. In collaboration with area professionals Phil Graham Booth Landscape Architects, Social Section Solutions & Trimar Construction, our collective teamwork resulted in a unique and vibrant streetscape environment in the 100 block of Zack St; downtown Tampa.
This architectural landscape panel system utilizes my signature cast-glass design with historical imagery of Tampa depicting actual artifacts and the stories behind them. A theme which weaves throughout all three panels is the impact of the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bay waterways which the community together.
One panel includes imagery from Ybor City's flourishing cigar industry, historical icons of Tampa Theatre, University of Tampa minarets, and Gasparilla celebrations with coins, beads and key to the City. Another panel recognizes the steady presence of recreational sports, the legend of Jose Gaspar and the Platt Street Bridge.

A third panel features tiles honoring the city’s Spanish influence, early Native American roots, the Port of Tampa and the Jackson Rooming House at 851 Zack Street, renowned for being the city's only room and board hotel available to notable African American performers, such as Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles, who visited Tampa during the 1940s and 1950s.
PEGASUS AND CONSTELLATION OF PEGASUS
Description: Pegasus is the school mascot of the University of Central Florida, and the school colors are black and gold, giving the inspiration for the Pegasus design. First, the Pegasus was bas-relief sculptured in micro-crystalline wax and cast into glass in sectional tiles. Each tile is enhanced with 23-carat gold leafing. The project is vertically mounted with stainless pins with black silicone over the main entrance on the central campus of UCF Bookstore; in Orlando, Florida.
Commissioned by Art in State Buildings Program
Location: University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Size: 5' x 5' x 3"

Date: 2004
Pegasus and Constellation of Pegasus were two projects in one, made from hand sculptured and sand cast glass. Installed in 2002 on a vertical surface, each tile is backed with backed with 23 Karat gold leaf and trimmed with black silicone to capture the school colors of black and gold. The Pegasus measures five foot across and has a bas-relief surface that reflects the 23 karat gold leaf backing in a brilliant flash of color as you walk across central campus.
EARTH SIGN - FOUR SQUARE DIAMOND GREAT HALL CHANDELIERS
Description: Earth Sign with Three Great Hall Chandeliers - hangs in the lobby of the Municipal Services Center in St. Pete, Florida. Three suspended, cast glass and steel frames are carefully designed and fabricated with down-tubes to support the weight. The four-square pattern is repeated in a larger panel over the main entrance doorway, the symbol of a city center, with hand-made optic balls in each. Halogen spotlights shine into each 'crystal ball,' creating optical rings on the floor.
Location: Municipal Services Center St. Petersburg, FL
Size: 72" x 72" x 5"

Date: 1995-96
The panel titled "Earth Sign" and three hanging cast glass and steel 'Great Hall Chandeliers'. The five foot cast glass panel and the motif of the Earth Sign project is a four square, diamond pattern. This ancient symbol represents a city center, where all of the parts of the governing city meet. Earth Sign is the symbolic metaphor for theMunicipal Services Center. The Great Hall Chandelier design was done in collaboration with artist, Lenn Neff. Each section of the four square diamond pattern has an optic ball in the center that has been ground and polished creating interesting optical effects to the viewer. The cast glass panel also incorporates Florida shells and symbols that tie together this beautiful and interesting city landmark.
PEACE POLE
Description: Peace Pole - located at the University of South Florida, St. Pete Campus; this three-sided obelisk of sand-cast glass, inset in a stainless steel frame, is designed with a theme of "Peace" represented in 13 different languages and symbols of peace. The words and images are created from 3-D printed letters and found objects from the students and faculty, which were pressed into sand and cast in glass. The tower is illuminated with green LED lighting in USF colors bringing a warm ambiance to the public space during the day and safety at night.
Commissioned by The University of South Florida
Location: University of South Florida, St. Pete Campus. St. Petersburg, Florida
Size: 96" x 10" x 10"

Date: 2019
SIREN PANEL
Description: Cast Cobalt and Clear glass Bas-relief set in a Stainless Steel frame.

Location: Private Residence Weeki Wachee, Florida
Size: 60" x 10" x 10"
Date: 2019
COSMIC PANEL
Description: Cast Cobalt and Clear Glass Bas-relief Hand formed glass globe inclusions with cremains and gold leaf. Stainless Steel Frame.
Location: Private Residence Tampa, Florida
Size: 73" x 43" x 4"

Date: 2019
Wall Mounted Glass Art
ARTIFACTS AT HARTLINE
Description: Located at the centrally located public bus transfer station, UATC, University Area Transit Center. This project includes 104 sand-cast glass tiles of culturally significant objects collected from the community neighborhoods of Tampa. Each tile is enhanced with gold leaf, installed on the concrete columns, and surrounded by the cobalt blue tile.
Details of tiles: Native American Conch Hammer, Teddy Roosevelt, and boat propeller.
Commissioned by: HARTline; Hillsborough Regional Area Transit Authority
Location: HARTline, University Area Transit Center Tampa, Florida
Size: 10" x 10" x 3" - individual tile dimension

Date: 2000
This was a community based project that involved numerous citizen organizations in the creation of the tiles. Some of these included The Rough Riders, Rogers Golf Course, Tampa Bay Fossil Club, Ybor City Museum, and many more. The groups came to Susan's Phoenix Glass Studio and brought objects that represented the Tampa Bay community that HARTline serves. These objects were cast into the glass tiles. The project consists of 104 glass tiles mounted to 52 columns. Each tile is backed with 23 karat gold leaf.

Examples of some of the 104 tiles can be seen here. Each cast glass tile tells a story of community, past and present. They are icons of the people who live here and use the transist system everyday. Some of these include: Native American tools, horseshoe crabs, horse conchs and native shells, boat propellers, beads from Gasparilla, flip flops from the beach, an antique cigar press, the fineals from the the neighborhood fences, ancient fossils from the Liesy Shell Pits, the face of Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders, golf clubs of Roger's Park, representations of the train that Henry Plant brought here, and so many more items and objects, pressed into sand and cast into glass for the community to learn from and enjoy.
PEGASUS AND CONSTELLATION OF PEGASUS
Description: Pegasus is the school mascot of the University of Central Florida, and the school colors are black and gold, giving the inspiration for the Pegasus design. First, the Pegasus was bas-relief sculptured in micro-crystalline wax and cast into glass in sectional tiles. Each tile is enhanced with 23-carat gold leafing. The project is vertically mounted with stainless pins with black silicone over the main entrance on the central campus of UCF Bookstore; in Orlando, Florida.
Commissioned by Art in State Buildings Program
Location: University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Size: 5' x 5' x 3"

Date: 2004
Pegasus and Constellation of Pegasus were two projects in one, made from hand sculptured and sand cast glass. Installed in 2002 on a vertical surface, each tile is backed with backed with 23 Karat gold leaf and trimmed with black silicone to capture the school colors of black and gold. The Pegasus measures five foot across and has a bas-relief surface that reflects the 23 karat gold leaf backing in a brilliant flash of color as you walk across central campus.
WE ARE EACH OTHER'S KEEPERS
Description: Located at the All Faith’s Unitarian Sanctuary in Ft. Myers, FL, the wall-mounted sculpture consists of a trefoil of spiraling cast glass in a steel frame with w/LED lighting offset from the wall to allow a glowing LED illumination. Centrally located in the main sanctuary of the church, a place for contemplative Spirituality, the swirling motif suggests our connections to each other and the cosmos as the title suggests, “We Each Others’ Keepers.”
Commissioned by The late Joe Kotler and his Wife, Barbara Cameron, as a gift to All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, Fort Myers, Florida. 2012
Location: All Faith's Unitarian Ft. Myers, Florida
Size: 52" x 52" x 6"

Date: 2012
This cast glass artwork combines the theme of “We Are Each Other’s Keepers” with a spiraling trefoil circle as a symbol of primordial unity. The theme is represented further by the use of the slightly abstracted, human figures that are holding on to each other. The figures float or fly within the interior space of the cast glass. The spiraling circles suggest symbolism of the cosmos and the mystery of our interconnected life force.

As humans, we are all connected to each other, to the earth, to the rest of the universe and time. As part of the accent color and design, I will create colorful spiraling circles inside the glass. These “Torus” Rings are a symbol of infinity, the cosmos and spirit. The human figures, faces and spirals are symbolic of the mystery of our interconnected life force and are the heart of the spiritual meaning of the artwork. This work will express the theme “We are Each Other’s Keepers” in a symbolic artwork that will become a timeless treasure for the church, a focal point for meditative thought, and bring the congregation years of pleasure.
BIRDS
Description: “Birds” is located in the main lobby of the Hampton Inn in Avian Park, near the Tampa International Airport. The installation consists of thirteen cobalt, cast-glass birds with gold leaf accents. Wall-mounted in a flock pattern, Birds suggest the energy flow, birds’ migration, and flight, and the lighting enhances the visual pattern on the wall. Located in a public space these objects are securely and safely fastened to the wall with the “Hang Your Glass” mounting system.
Location: Hampton Inn Suites Avion Park Westshore Tampa, Florida
Size: 64" x 8'

Date: 2016
Suspended Glass Art
THE AWAKENING
Description: The Awakening is installed at the entrance of a private residence of a prominent family of doctors, in Tampa, Florida.

This suspended glass sculpture consists of 200 hand-formed glass spirals, held by thin steel cables, supported by an aluminum ceiling-frame.
The hot-cast and hand-sculpted lotus flower, rests in a recessed “pond” of LED Illuminated glass. Each petal is individually mounted and can be removed for maintenance.
The whimsical, glass spirals cascade down from the ceiling in a rainbow palette of color suggesting the healing chakras of the human body as it conceptually ties into consciousness, healing, health and well-being.
Location: Patel Residence Tampa, Florida
Size: 12' x 36" x 36"
Date: 2022
EARTH SIGN - FOUR SQUARE DIAMOND GREAT HALL CHANDELIERS
Description: Earth Sign with Three Great Hall Chandeliers - hangs in the lobby of the Municipal Services Center in St. Pete, Florida. Three suspended, cast glass and steel frames are carefully designed and fabricated with down-tubes to support the weight. The four-square pattern is repeated in a larger panel over the main entrance doorway, the symbol of a city center, with hand-made optic balls in each. Halogen spotlights shine into each 'crystal ball,' creating optical rings on the floor.
Location: Municipal Services Center St. Petersburg, FL
Size: 72" x 72" x 5"

Date: 1995-96
The panel titled "Earth Sign" and three hanging cast glass and steel 'Great Hall Chandeliers'. The five foot cast glass panel and the motif of the Earth Sign project is a four square, diamond pattern. This ancient symbol represents a city center, where all of the parts of the governing city meet. Earth Sign is the symbolic metaphor for theMunicipal Services Center. The Great Hall Chandelier design was done in collaboration with artist, Lenn Neff. Each section of the four square diamond pattern has an optic ball in the center that has been ground and polished creating interesting optical effects to the viewer. The cast glass panel also incorporates Florida shells and symbols that tie together this beautiful and interesting city landmark.
SPRING RAIN
Description: Spring Rain - This suspended glass sculptural chandelier is designed with a circular steel frame that holds the solid-formed, aqua-blue 'rain-drops'. Each glass rain droplet is suggestive of the natural setting of the freshwater spring, which flows through the nearby community of Sulphur Springs in Tampa. The sculpture is illuminated by halogen spotlights and natural sunlight, which reflects on the walls to suggest the playful movement of water reflecting through the glass. This project was commissioned by the City of Tampa for the Spring Hill Community Recreation Center.
Location: Spring Hill Community Recreation Center Tampa, Florida
Size: 72" x 28" x 28"

Date: 2012
A hanging sculpture, with a series of steel circular rings, holds large solid formed, aqua–blue drops. The physical formation of the glass involved many neighborhood students visiting the studio.
With Susan’s supervision, students participated and assisted in the process; gathering molten glass, shaping the glass, using torches, and learning about glass while creating forms with glassblowers.
As the aqua and clear glass teardrop shapes were completed and hung into the frame, the artwork evolved and took on a life of its own. The glass drops are round on the ends to create lively, prismatic and optical reflections as one walks around it. The title “Spring Rain” was a result of collaboration with the students because the sculpture resembled falling rain.

Moreover, “Spring Rain” fits the Sulphur Springs neighborhood where the sculpture will be displayed; and Susan likes to think of it as a reflection of the interaction with the children who will enjoy this sculpture for many years.
Glass/Terrazzo Benches
SAND AND SEA
Description: Sand and Sea was commissioned by The City of Tampa and is located in the Channelside District of Tampa's Madison Street Park. This 51-foot-long art glass and terrazzo bench incorporates abstracted imagery of the beach and ocean. The terrazzo uses a Mother-of-Pearl matrix to add to the playful yet contemporary nautical theme, including a mosaic of yachting iconography and marine life. These glass seashells, fish, crabs, spiral shells, and anemones float in the blue water and wash up on the sandy shore. Some of the imagery was created with water-jet cut zinc and glass inclusions, and the overall project and installation were completed in collaboration with Steward Mellon Terrazzo Co.
Location: Madison St., Channelside District, Tampa Florida
Size: 51' x 24" x 30"

Date: 2019
THE CANOE BENCH
Description: Green ARTery Bench - "The Canoe Bench," located at Ignacio Haya Linear Park, Tampa, Florida, overlooks a large flat area of the Hillsborough River. This area is often used by canoe and kayakers as a put-in spot. The imagery was inspired by snorkeling, as if the canoe is filled up with ocean creatures, spiral shells, and sea urchins, with mother-of-pearl enhancing the terrazzo matrix. This project was created with the support of Tampa Arts Council, Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association, The Green ARTery, and in collaboration with Steward Mellon Terrazzo Co.
Location: Igncia Haya Linear Park, Tampa Florida
Size: 8' x 4'

Date: 2017
NAIDA OF THE SPRING
Description: Green ARTery Bench - "Naida of the Spring" at Patterson Park, Tampa, Florida, was inspired by Greek mythology and the water nymphs who are guardians of freshwater springs. The bench sits nestled near a beautiful freshwater spring that flows into the nearby Hillsborough River. The shape is reminiscent of the YIN or feminine energy of the YinYan. The glass pieces form an abstract mermaid with flowing twisted zanfirico glass canes and glass fish scales of the mermaid. This project was created with the support of Tampa Arts Council, Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association, The Green ARTery, and in collaboration with Steward Mellon Terrazzo Co.
Location: Patterson Park, Tampa Florida
Size: 8' x 4'

Date: 2017
LIBRARY BENCHES
Description: Two benches, steel & cast glass, imagery reflecting community.
Location: Port Tampa Library Tampa, Florida
Size: 18" x 60" x 17"

Date: 2000
Located on one of the most southern points into Tampa Bay, Port Tampa has lots of history, from the Calusa Indians that were native to the area to the large neon sign that used to be a marker for ships coming into Port. The Port Tampa Librarybuilding was a former bank and a landmark for the area. After sitting vacant for many years, the county bought the building, renovated it and converted it into a community library. The two benches were origonally installed on the circular pad outside of the building in the courtyard. Each of the 28 tiles was created by Susan Gott utilizing kiln cast 'Blenko' glass, hand painted and set into a steel frame. The spot lights, recessed into the concrete, gave the project a beautiful glow, in the evening hours and highlighted the cast glass tiles.
Recognition Awards
We work closely with each organization or foundation to meet the needs and/or concepts of the awards which they are presenting. Whether or not the piece is hand blown, sculpted, or cast depends on the visual criteria of each individual award. Each award is one-of-a-kind and can be mounted upon a glass or stone base with custom inscription.
Marshall Foundation Awards
Originating from Susan Gott's best-selling Spirit Weights; these awards embody and reflect the elegance that is found in all of Susan's work. Each award is hand-crafted with signature inclusions and can be mounted upon a glass base with custom inscription.
Mini-Hurricane Award
This elegant award is an exact scaled down replica of Susan's larger sculpture, The Tempest. This award represents the powerful energy of nature and its elements. Each award can be mounted upon a glass base with custom inscription.
Heart Sculpture Award
Susan has taken her popular Heart Sculpture and made it available to be given as an award to those whom embody its elegant shape and form. Perfect for awards within the medical community. Each award can be mounted upon a glass base with custom inscription.
Business Pride of Tampa
This simple yet powerful award was designed specifically for the Business Pride of Tampa organization. The colors of the rainbow found in the spiral, reflected the nature of the organization perfectly. The colors of the spiral may be custom made to suit your particular needs or theme. Each award can be mounted upon a glass base with custom inscription.
Joshua House Organization Awards
Every year, the Joshua House, presents its award recipients with this amazing award; which is truly a work of art. Susan's signature faces define the inside of the Oval sculpture while the added accents of "hearts, wings, and stars" make each piece unique; The Wings of Inspiration, The Stars of Philanthropy, and The Hearts of Compassion. Each award can be mounted upon a glass base with custom inscription.
Flame Sculpture Awards
The Flame Sculpture represents that fire within which propels someone to strive to achieve excellence. Given to someone whose accomplishments demonstrate their fiery resolve. The Flame is available in 3 different sizes with a selection of custom colors available. Each award can be mounted upon a glass base with custom inscription.
University of Tampa Awards
The University of Tampa represents the signature "onion dome" buildings of The University of Tampa. The onion dome and tholobate design is hand sculpted by Susan Gott, molded and pressed into the molten glass during the casting process. The University of Tampa Awards are given annually to board members who are distinguished in their service.
Marlin Trophy
The Marlin Trophy is kiln cast from lead crystal using the lost-wax technique. The trophy is presented to the winner(s) of the International Sports Fishing Tournament every year perpetually. The Marlin Trophy was commissioned by the Sports Fishing Championship Foundation with funding provided by The Ernest Hemminway Foundation.
Empath Health - Flower Petal Award
The Flower Petal Award is hot cast and punty worked commissioned award. The award was presented to the CEO of Empath Health upon his retirement. The flower petals were colored and constructed based on a branded corporate logo.
Florida Medical Clinic
Foundation of Caring "Golden Heart" Award
The Foundation of Caring "Golden Heart" Award is an award given out by the Florida Medical Clinic to recognize exemplary service. This years recipient was Sheridan Schwab. The golden design and bit worked heart signifies the award's message of health, caring, and love in the medical community.
St. Joseph Children's Hospital Arch Award
The St. Joseph "Arch" Awards are created and cast from the organizational logo as inspiration. The logo was translated into a 3 dimensional form; which was pressed into molten glass during the casting process. The red, blue, and yellow colors reflect the organization's branded colors. This years recipient was Thaddeus Bullard.
A Kids Place Wagon Logo Award
The A Kids Place "Wagon Logo" Awards are created and cast from the organizational logo as inspiration. The logo was translated into a 3 dimensional form; which was pressed into molten glass during the casting process. The orange, blue and green colors reflect the organization's branded colors.
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