UC San Diego Health - Portfolio - Susan Street Fine Art  -  SSFA, INC

Opened August 2025

UC San Diego Health

McGrath Outpatient Pavilion  Hillcrest Campus 

Fine Art Program

 

Brad HOWE

b. 1959

Dancing Between the Raindrops, aluminum, stainless steel, urethane, , 15 x 8 x 12 feet

 

commissioned site-specific kinetic sculpture - located on Level 1 in the East Entry Atrium

Alonso DELGADILLO

b. 1984

Los Bosques de Eucaliptios, epoxy on sheetrock, 80 x 17 feet

 

commissioned mural - located on all levels in the glass stairwell on the west side of the hosptial

Alonso DELGADILLO

b. 1984

Los Bosques de Eucaliptios, epoxy on sheetrock, 80 x 17 feet

 

commissioned mural - exterior view of glass stairwell on the west side of the hosptial at night

Alonso DELGADILLO

b. 1984

artist's rendering for Los Bosques de Eucaliptios, epoxy on sheetrock, 80 x 17 feet

 

commissioned mural - located on all levels in the glass stairwell on the west side of the hosptial

Alonso DELGADILLO

b. 1984

Los Bosques de Eucaliptios, epoxy on sheetrock, 80 x 17 feet

 

commissioned mural - located on all levels in the glass stairwell on the west side of the hosptial

Lucy BOYD-WILSON

b. 1961

Eucalyptus, digital 3D rendering, dye-sublimation on aluminum, 19 feet 6 inches x 84 feet

 

origianl commissioned artwork - located in the soffit above the south end of the hospital

Lucy BOYD-WILSON

b. 1961

Eucalyptus, digital 3D rendering, dye-sublimation on aluminum, 19 feet 6 inches x 84 feet

 

origianl commissioned artwork - located in the soffit above the south end of the hospital

Lucy BOYD-WILSON

b. 1961

Peppertree, digital 3D rendering, dye-sublimation on aluminum, 23 x 106 feet

 

origianl commissioned artwork - located in the soffit above the north entrance of the hospital

Lucy BOYD-WILSON

b. 1961

Peppertree, digital 3D rendering, dye-sublimation on aluminum, 23 x 106 feet

 

origianl commissioned artwork - located in the soffit above the north entrance of the hospital

Eva STRUBLE

b. 1981

Eucalyptus Canyon, acrylic on machined wood panel, 48 x 120 inches

 

commissioned artwork - located on Level 1 West Entry

Naomi REIS

b. 1976

nature walk (mountains, foothills, valleys, coast), pigment printed wall covering, acrylic on mylar and handcut pigment-printed washi, 116 x 770 inches

 

For this project, Reis created a wall-sized digital mural, a translation of her collaged Japanese paper painting practice, overlaid with framed collages of local flora. While walking the length of the mural, the aim is for the viewer to experience various topographies as if seen out of the corner of their eye, giving an abstract impression of sun, breeze, and foliage while moving through the San Diego landscape.

 

site-specific commissioned artwork - located on Level 1, in the central seating area

Naomi REIS

b. 1976

detail showing framed collages as part of the overall installation of nature walk (mountains, foothills, valleys, coast), pigment printed wall covering, acrylic on mylar and handcut pigment-printed washi, 116 x 770 inches

 

For this project, Reis created a wall-sized digital mural, a translation of her collaged Japanese paper painting practice, overlaid with framed collages of local flora. While walking the length of the mural, the aim is for the viewer to experience various topographies as if seen out of the corner of their eye, giving an abstract impression of sun, breeze, and foliage while moving through the San Diego landscape.

 

site-specific commissioned artwork - located on Level 1, in the central seating area

Naomi REIS

b. 1976

nature walk (mountains, foothills, valleys, coast), pigment printed wall covering, acrylic on mylar and handcut pigment-printed washi, 116 x 770 inches

 

For this project, Reis created a wall-sized digital mural, a translation of her collaged Japanese paper painting practice, overlaid with framed collages of local flora. While walking the length of the mural, the aim is for the viewer to experience various topographies as if seen out of the corner of their eye, giving an abstract impression of sun, breeze, and foliage while moving through the San Diego landscape.

 

site-specific commissioned artwork - located on Level 1, in the central seating area

Naomi REIS

b. 1976

detail showing framed collages as part of the overall installation of nature walk (mountains, foothills, valleys, coast), pigment printed wall covering, acrylic on mylar and handcut pigment-printed washi, 116 x 770 inches

 

For this project, Reis created a wall-sized digital mural, a translation of her collaged Japanese paper painting practice, overlaid with framed collages of local flora. While walking the length of the mural, the aim is for the viewer to experience various topographies as if seen out of the corner of their eye, giving an abstract impression of sun, breeze, and foliage while moving through the San Diego landscape.

 

site-specific commissioned artwork - located on Level 1, in the central seating area

Naomi REIS

b. 1976

nature walk (mountains, foothills, valleys, coast), pigment printed wall covering, acrylic on mylar and handcut pigment-printed washi, 116 x 770 inches

 

For this project, Reis created a wall-sized digital mural, a translation of her collaged Japanese paper painting practice, overlaid with framed collages of local flora. While walking the length of the mural, the aim is for the viewer to experience various topographies as if seen out of the corner of their eye, giving an abstract impression of sun, breeze, and foliage while moving through the San Diego landscape.

 

site-specific commissioned artwork - located on Level 1, in the central seating area

Jill LEAR

b. 1974

32° 43’ 58” N 117° 08’ 51” W Moreton Bay Fig Balboa II (Spring Morning) (Midsummer Glow) & (Twilight Hush) - triptych, 

charcoal, pencil, acrylic, watercolor, Lokta, Chiri, Unryu mulberry, Mango, Banana Leaf, Tengujo, and Katazome papers on paper 

 

"I was born and raised in Southern California, and I am deeply connected to the trees there.  I was thrilled to be able to create a piece based on the historic Moreton Bay Fig Tree in Balboa Park. Planted in 1915 it has become an integral part of the community as well as a pilgrimage site for tree lovers of all stripes. 

My vision for this piece was to portray this magnificent tree through shifting hours and changing moods. Each section evokes a different mood within the same ecosystem, as though capturing the environment at various hours or emotional states

The first panel, bathed in the tender greens of early spring morning—fresh, full of promise.

The second panel, aglow with the golden warmth of a summer sun at its zenith—radiant, alive.

The third panel, hushed in the tranquil blues and deep greens of twilight—cool, contemplative, eternal."

 

unique commissioned triptych - located on Level 1 in the seating corridor near the East Entry

Jill LEAR

b. 1974

32° 43’ 58” N 117° 08’ 51” W Moreton Bay Fig Balboa II (Spring Morning)

charcoal, pencil, acrylic, watercolor, Lokta, Chiri, Unryu mulberry, Mango, Banana Leaf, Tengujo, and Katazome papers on paper 

 

"I was born and raised in Southern California, and I am deeply connected to the trees there.  I was thrilled to be able to create a piece based on the historic Moreton Bay Fig Tree in Balboa Park. Planted in 1915 it has become an integral part of the community as well as a pilgrimage site for tree lovers of all stripes. 

My vision for this piece was to portray this magnificent tree through shifting hours and changing moods. Each section evokes a different mood within the same ecosystem, as though capturing the environment at various hours or emotional states

The first panel, bathed in the tender greens of early spring morning—fresh, full of promise.

The second panel, aglow with the golden warmth of a summer sun at its zenith—radiant, alive.

The third panel, hushed in the tranquil blues and deep greens of twilight—cool, contemplative, eternal."

 

part of a unique commissioned triptych - located on Level 1 in the seating corridor near the East Entry

Roy FOWLER

b. 1952

Beach Morning 2, oil on canvas, 78 x 96 inches 

 

original painting - located on Level 1 main corridor

Laura BALL

b. 1972

Wildflowers (Diptych), watercolor, gesso, wax and paint on paper, 36 x 80 inches

"For this wildflower scene, I started with the garden outside of my studio window, which has succulents and rocks.  I worked spontaneously with the watercolor to create fantastical flowers in a colorful wild field."

 

unique commissioned diptych - located on Level 2, south seating area

Laura BALL

b. 1972

Wildflowers (Diptych), watercolor, gesso, wax and paint on paper, 36 x 80 inches

"For this wildflower scene, I started with the garden outside of my studio window, which has succulents and rocks.  I worked spontaneously with the watercolor to create fantastical flowers in a colorful wild field."

 

unique commissioned diptych - located on Level 2, south seating area

Laura BALL

b. 1972

Sunrise in the Garden, watercolor, gesso, wax and paint on paper, 40.5 x 56.5 inches

"In this bright garden scene I imagined a crowd of flowers greeting the sunrise. The plants and flowers, each an individual, look out and lean forward, personified with excitement for the morning."

 

unique commissioned painting - located on Level 2, north seating area

Laura BALL

b. 1972

Sunrise in the Garden, watercolor, gesso, wax and paint on paper, 40.5 x 56.5 inches

"In this bright garden scene I imagined a crowd of flowers greeting the sunrise. The plants and flowers, each an individual, look out and lean forward, personified with excitement for the morning."

 

unique commissioned painting - located on Level 2, north seating area

Brad HOWE

b. 1959

Dancing Between the Raindrops, aluminum, stainless steel, urethane, , 15 x 8 x 12 feet

 

commissioned site-specific kinetic sculpture - located above main seating on Level 3

Brad HOWE

b. 1959

Dancing Between the Raindrops, aluminum, stainless steel, urethane, , 15 x 8 x 12 feet

 

commissioned site-specific kinetic sculpture - located above main seating on Level 3

Brad HOWE

b. 1959

Dancing Between the Raindrops, aluminum, stainless steel, urethane, , 15 x 8 x 12 feet

 

commissioned site-specific kinetic sculpture - located above main seating on Level 3

Leo BERSAMINA

b. 1964

Sunday Painter (left) and Tidal (right), acrylic on canvas and wood, 24.5 x 30.5 each

 

original and commissioned paintings - located near Patient Check-In on Level 3

Leo BERSAMINA

b. 1964

Sunday Painter (left) and Tidal (right), acrylic on canvas and wood, 24.5 x 30.5 each

 

original and commissioned paintings - located near Patient Check-In on Level 3

Jake SHAPIRO

b. 1992

A Cowboy Rides Into Town on Friday, Stays Three Days, and Leaves on Friday, handmade paper pulp collage, 50 x 84 inches 

 

commissioned artwork - located in south corridor on Level 3

Robert KINGSTON

b. 1955

Regatta, enamel on canvas, 48 x 60 inches

 

commissioned painting - located on Level 3, south end seating

Robert KINGSTON

b. 1955

Regatta, enamel on canvas, 48 x 60 inches

 

commissioned painting - located on Level 3, south end seating

Robert MINERVINI

b. 1973

View of the Park, acrylic on canvas, 44 x 96 inches 

 

commissioned painting - located in central seating on Level 3

Robert MINERVINI

b. 1973

View of the Park, acrylic on canvas, 44 x 96 inches 

 

commissioned painting - located in central seating on Level 3

Karl PILATO

b. 1975

Early Spring, oil on canvas, 60 x 84 inches

 

commission painting - located on Level 3 north corridor

EJ GOTTLEIB

b. 1965

Within the Fold, paint on folded steel, 36 x 32 incehs each

 

unique commissioned sculptures - located on Level 3 north seating

EJ GOTTLEIB

b. 1965

Within the Fold, paint on folded steel, 36 x 32 incehs each

 

unique commissioned sculptures - located on Level 3 north seating

Jennifer SHIFFLET

b. 1973

Through the Light II, oil on canvas, 48 x 48 inches

 

original painting - located in seating opposite elevator lobby on Level 3

Dennis Lee MITCHELL

b. 1946

Westwater I & II, smoke drawing from blowtorch on paper

 

original artwork - located in central seating on Level 4

Carrie MARRIL

b. 1976

The Gaze, acrylic on linen, 44 x 94 inches

 

commissioned painting - located in Level 4 corridor

Catherine HOWE

b. 1959

Violet/Green Mica Painting (Daisy), interference mica pigment and acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 inches

 

commissioned painting - located on Level 4 in the north seating area

Catherine HOWE

b. 1959

Violet/Green Mica Painting (Daisy), interference mica pigment and acrylic on canvas, 48 x 48 inches

 

commissioned painting - located on Level 4 in the north seating area

UC San Diego Health sign at patient drop-off area on the Lower Level

Alonso DELGADILLO

b. 1984

Los Cañones de Hillcrest, epoxy on concrete, 15 x 90 feet

 

commissioned mural - located in the Lower Level parking approach to entrance

Alonso DELGADILLO

b. 1984

Los Cañones de Hillcrest, epoxy on concrete, 15 x 90 feet

 

commissioned mural - located in the Lower Level parking approach to entrance

Alonso DELGADILLO

b. 1984

the artist in front of his mural Los Cañones de Hillcrest, epoxy on concrete, 15 x 90 feet

 

commissioned mural - located in the Lower Level parking approach to entrance

Alonso DELGADILLO

b. 1984

Los Cañones de Hillcrest, epoxy on concrete, 15 x 90 feet

 

commissioned mural - located in the Lower Level parking approach to entrance

Alonso DELGADILLO

b. 1984

walkway behind mural with cut outs showing Los Cañones de Hillcrest, epoxy on concrete, 15 x 90 feet

 

commissioned mural - located in the Lower Level parking approach to entrance

Nico MUNUERA

b. 1974

view from underground patient drop off area of Boneless VI, acrylic on linen

 

original painting - located in the Lower Level entry

Nico MUNUERA

b. 1974

Boneless VI, acrylic on linen

 

original painting - located in the Lower Level entry

Nicole WITTENBERG

b. 1979

Sweet William, 2, archival pigment print, hand varnished on Innova etching on cotton rag - edition of 15, 52 x 42 inches

 

original fine art print - located off Lower Level reception

Laura BERMAN

b. 1973

Gem L 18, 19, 20, 21 from the Gem L Series, unique relief monoprints, 40 x 40 inches each

 

unique commissioned artwork - located in main seating in the Lower Level

Laura BERMAN

b. 1973

Gem L 18 from the Gem L Series, unique relief monoprint, 40 x 40 inches 

 

unique commissioned artwork - located in main seating in the Lower Level