Fulton Mall Public Art

Valley Landing" - polished granite by Gordon Newell (1905-1998)

Valley Landing is an abstract representation of a bird in flight, carved from San Joaquin Valley granite. The piece rests on a granite pylon in a small pool, surrounded by four water jets. The fountain and sculpture are a favorite of young children whose parents frequent the clothing stores nearby.

Gordon Newell lived in Pacific Grove, CA and taught at Occidental and the Chouinards School of Arts. He was once married to noted Hollywood star Gloria Stuart. His sculptures are on display in permanent collections of both Oakland and San Diego museums of art. Together with sculptor James Hunolt, Newell is also credited with creating the Haupt Fountains, located on the Ellipse in Washington DC, near the White House.

Location: Fulton Mall between Mariposa and Fresno Street