Underwater Bottleneck by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer Art Installation at Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2026

Library, Arts & Culture Media: Maryl Fleisher
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Phone:(818) 937-7806

City Media Contact: Communications and Community Relations
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Phone: (818) 548-3342

UNDERWATER BOTTLENECK BY ELIZABETH CRISS AND SARI SCHEER

ART INSTALLATION AT ADAMS SQUARE MINI PARK GAS STATION

GLENDALE, CA - Underwater Bottleneck by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer is on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station from Monday, April 13 - Friday, June 26, 2026. Underwater Bottleneck reimagines the Gas Station as a deep-sea tableau. Schools of fish crafted from discarded plastics and repurposed wine bottles float gracefully overhead, as jellyfish drift above a glowing mound of empty jugs - a scene that reflects both ocean resilience and fragility. Glass bottle fish, filled with plastic debris, reveal the dangers ocean life faces when they mistake our trash for food. This playful transformation invites viewers to reconsider everyday choices and discover creative solutions to marine plastic pollution.

Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer are artists whose collaborative practice is rooted in a shared commitment to community engagement, creative innovation, and environmental awareness. Combining their complementary skills and perspectives, they create site-specific installations that resonate with diverse audiences and transform spaces into meaningful experiences. Their work serves as a catalyst for dialogue, fostering connections among individuals from all backgrounds and inspiring conversations about shared values, sustainability, and collective creativity.

An artist reception will be hosted by the Adams Square Neighborhood Association on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station is located at 1020 E. Palmer Ave., Glendale, CA 91205. This temporary art installation is generously sponsored by the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission, funded by the Urban Art Program, and supported by Glendale Library, Arts & Culture, Glendale Community Services & Parks, and the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association.

About Library, Arts & Culture

Founded in 1907, the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department includes eight neighborhood libraries including the Brand Library & Art Center, a regional visual arts and music library and performance venue housed in the historic 1904 mansion of Glendale pioneer Leslie C. Brand, and the Central Library, a 93,000 square foot center for individuals and groups to convene, collaborate and create. The department also serves as the chief liaison to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission which works to continually transform Glendale into an ever-evolving arts destination. Glendale Library Arts & Culture is supported in part through the efforts of the Glendale Library Arts & Culture Trust (GLACT). For more information visit GlendaleLAC.org, or contact Library, Arts & Culture at 818-548-2021 or via email at [email protected].

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About the City of Glendale & the Arts & Culture Commission

Known as the "Jewel City," Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. Visit GlendaleCA.gov for more information and follow us on social media @MyGlendale. The mission of the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission is to enrich the human experience, reinforce Glendale's identity and civic pride through arts and culture, and to recognize the importance of arts to our quality of life and to the local economy. This is accomplished by consciously integrating arts and culture into the daily life of the people of Glendale through urban design, planning, economic development, and education. For more information about the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission see the website: GlendaleArtsAndCulture.org

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About Glendale

Known as the "Jewel City," Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. Visit GlendaleCA.gov for more information and follow us on social media @MyGlendale.