Each month, CODAworx welcomes new artists, commissioners, and fabricators who are redefining what’s possible in public art. This week, we’re spotlighting three standout new members whose recent projects showcase exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and community impact. From dramatic architectural facades to eye-catching murals, their work embodies the spirit of innovation that drives the CODAworx network forward. Keep reading to see our selection of notable members who have recently joined the site:
Fiera Studios / Michelle Angela Ortiz
Michelle is a visual artist, skilled muralist, community arts educator, and filmmaker who uses her art as a vehicle to represent people and communities whose histories are often lost or co-opted. Through community arts practices, painting, documentaries, and public art installations, she creates a safe space for dialogue around some of the most profound issues communities and individuals may face.
The New Jersey Monuments to Migration and Labor: Carriers of Light and Labor highlight how we can use history, and pride in immigrant pasts, to envision futures that are proudly and robustly shaped by immigrants and immigration. They are in the plaza in front of Paterson City Hall, facing Market Street, in the busy center of the city. The monuments are conceptual “pillars” that were identified as common threads in public conversations with community members in the spring and summer of 2025. Justice and Resistance; Sacrifice and Perseverance; Contributions; Ancestors; and Descendants.
Check out Michelle' Profile on CODAworx to get in touch >
Gio Veronesi
Trained as an architect in Milan and Melbourne, Gio spent years in fabrication working out how other people’s artwork could get built. That is where I fell for geometry, and it still drives everything I make. I take commissions from concept through documentation, engineering and installation, and have delivered three permanent public works across three Australian states.
Flower of the Alpine Sun is a monument to the sensational light of the alps and a testament to Falls Creek’s vibrant energy, permeating its stunning nature and its diversified recreational activities all-year round. Located on the summit of Mt McKay in Victoria, Australia, this work’s unique structure compliments the surrounding environment.
Check out Gio' Profile on CODAworx to get in touch >
Healing Light Media / Robert Abraham
https://codaworx.com/profile/healing-light-media
Robert is a pediatric anesthesiologist and a landscape photographer. He creates fine art prints for hospitals, clinics and the rooms where people wait and heal. This calling became Healing Light Media. Its mission is to bring light to those who need it, and to bring the journey to those who may not be able to make it themselves. That is why a greater mission runs through this project: giving back to support pediatric cancer care and the children and families navigating unimaginable circumstances.
Check out Roberts' Profile on CODAworx to get in touch >
