Donna Reeves has been creating mosaics for public spaces for more than 30 years with well over 100 artworks in existence. The community she is making the piece for are at the heart of her projects as the pieces made are for them. She works closely with Councils, Schools and Hospitals. Every artwork is unique and meaningful to the community that it is made for.

Get in touch with Donna if you are interested in a public art piece and she will guide you through the process.

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From Studio,
To Street

Every piece has a purpose, every placement shapes the story. Experience the precision, craft, and scale behind the installation and discover the moment vision becomes reality.

Commission

The remarkable mosaic sculpture Stacked Stories was created to reflect the heart of Stevenage - its people.

Designed to feel personal & meaningful to the local community, the artwork celebrates the place the residents call home.

To bring this vision to life, Donna & Junction 7 spoke with residents across the town, asking one simple question: “What brought you to Stevenage?”. Their inspiring and heartfelt stories became the foundation of this unique and vibrant piece of art.

Design

With the stories gathered and details carefully considered, the design process began. Donna thoughtfully incorporated unique details into every stone, each one designed to reflect the spirit of Stevenage and the people who make up its community.

Polystyrene

Once the design was finalised, the next stage was bringing the sculpture to life by creating each individual stone. Each stone was carefully crafted using a polystyrene base, a material chosen for its lightweight qualities & flexibility, allowing Donna to carefully carve and shape each element to match her vision.

Cement

Once the bases were carved into their final shape, the skilled factory team applied a layer of cement to each piece, ensuring a smooth and even finish ready for the next step.

Arrival

All of the prep work was done, the day came for the stones to be transported safely to Donnas studio, here in Ware. It was an exciting day when they arrived in the van, and the mosaic work could get started.

Mosaic

With stories gathered and the design carefully planned out, it was time for Donna to bring “Stacked Stories” to life.

Every tessera was individually hand-cut, symbolising a unique path - a story that grows, connects, and continues without end.

Delivered

With everything completed, it was time to carefully transport the stones to its final destination - Stevenage Interchange

Installed

It was finally time. After 18months of hard work, Donna’s sculpture and the stories of Stevenage were about to come to life for the whole community to see. This was a surreal moment and the perfect ending to this creative Journey.

You can also watch the video below to see Stacked Stories become reality.

Want a Nala Cat tile of your own …

The people of Stevenage loved their beautiful cat, Nala, so of course she had to be featured in the sculpture. Often seen greeting visitors at the station, she became such a beloved local icon that you can now purchase your own Nala tile, handmade by Donna in her memory.

Just visit the shop using the link below to get yours today!

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