Do you ever think about what you would do with public spaces if you were given free rein? Seven artists are being given just that chance from May through June, as the city makes available spaces for their installations and events in and around the SP Amtrak Depot, in downtown Davis.

“This remarkable collaboration between UC and the city will result in seven temporary works that will entertain and move visitors,” says Renny Pritikin, director of the Nelson Gallery.

My “Temp Work” Assignment is at left.

“Red Willow and Sedge,” soft pastel on rag board. Overall size 76 in x 90 in, each panel is 38 x 30 inches.