Continents by Italo Scanga

Continents

Artist: Italo Scanga - San Diego, California
Location: Terminal 2, 1st Floor,
International Gates arrival lobby.
(Est. completion: April 2001)

Three large, colorful paintings, five blown glass flames, and four blown glass cyprus tree sculptures constitute "Continents", an original work by internationally acclaimed artist Italo Scanga. This vibrant piece is sure provide a warm and cordial welcome to arriving international passengers at Lindbergh Field.

Below left: artist's maquette.
Below right: blown glass cyprus tree.

Artist's comments:

San Diego is rich with sun, agricultural land and history. These elements all contribute to its identity and "sense of place". Its people and neighborhoods make San Diego a place for prosperity and growth, as well as a retreat for people who visit from other cities. The newly built terminal has made the airport a hub for travel, domestic and international. The airport is the first and last thing that people see when they arrive or depart from the city; therefore, I am creating a gateway to serve as a strong visual statement identifying the arrival and departure to and from San Diego. An artwork as a defining entrance piece to the City would add to the sense of vitality and reinforce San Diego as a center for activity....As an artist and professor who lives and works in San Diego, I appreciate the efforts of the Port of San Diego for making public art accessible to our community.     Blown glass cyprus tree

For more information about the artist and his work visit the Italo Scanga Foundation web site.