ABOUT THE COVER James Simon’s work graces dozens of locations in our region, including the Welcome to Uptown mosaic sign that sits between Oakland and Uptown, the playful Liberty Avenue Musicians in Downtown Pittsburgh, and now the ceramic and glass mosaic at the front door of AHAVA Memory Care Center of Excellence on the Jewish Association on Aging campus. He works in a variety of media, including ceramic, concrete, bronze, glass, and marble. “What lives in my work is the belief that high- quality public art can create an insightful, joyful atmosphere,” Simon says of his piece outside the AHAVA front door. “I see this as so important for an elderly residence as it is many folks’ new home.” Cover photography: John Schiller Photography Photography throughout: Josh Franzos, John Schiller, Beverly Brinn