2025: Celebrating an Incredible Year

At Creative Machines, 2025 was a year filled with standout moments, bold creativity, and breakthroughs at the intersection of art and technology. As we say goodbye to an incredible year, we’re celebrating the projects, collaborations, and innovations that made it unforgettable.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Stay tuned as we carry this energy into 2026 and beyond!

2025 Highlights

From Little Acorns

From Little Acorns is a glowing 10-foot stainless-steel acorn sculpture that transforms the Raleigh Union Bus Station into a radiant landmark celebrating the “City of Oaks.” Its shifting light and symbolic design hint at a deeper story waiting to be discovered.

Sun Garden

Sun Garden is a vibrant cluster of sculptural “plants” along Mill Avenue, casting shifting rainbow shadows that change with the sun and transform the underpass into a glowing gateway to downtown Tempe. Its ever-moving colors hint at a playful experience that opens up even more when you look closer.

Burning Still

Burning Still is a haunting series of bronze teardrops in Tulsa’s Greenwood District, capturing Black Wall Street’s strength, devastation, and resilience through a child’s eyes. Its illuminated scenes invite viewers into a story far deeper than what first meets the eye.

Many Names, Many Hats

Many Names, Many Hats is a tribute at a Phoenix Valley Metro light rail stop, where more than 1,300 family names from the neighborhood’s history cover the station panels and towers. Its names and floating hats hint at a deeper story of identity, memory, and community waiting to be explored.

Scooter Deer

Scooter Deer is a roaming herd of larger-than-life, three-wheeled deer sculptures that pop up across the 3bird Kids Foundation golf course, sparking curiosity, joy, and surprise with every visit. Their playful movement and imaginative design open the door to a bigger story of creativity, collaboration, and community waiting just beyond the fairway.

Points In Time

Points in Time is a sweeping series of illuminated metal shadowboxes that wrap around the Marana Community Center, revealing vivid moments from the region’s history through glowing images and layered light. Its striking nighttime presence and rich storytelling invite viewers to explore the past in a way that feels both immersive and unexpectedly captivating.

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About Creative Machines

At Creative Machines, we believe that the key to successful projects lies in effective collaboration with our clients and their communities. Our highly effective hands-on engagement process allows us to fully understand our client's needs, goals, and vision, and also work closely with their community as we design and create the artwork installation that they will know and love for many years to come. With our process, we ensure that our clients are involved in every step of the way, from ideation to final product delivery, resulting in a final product that not only meets but exceeds their expectations. We are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality, and engaging experiences that bring your ideas to life.

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published on January 10, 2026

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