Underwater Bottleneck by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer is on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station from Monday, April 13 to Friday, June 26. 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 trash for food. This playful transformation invites viewers to reconsider everyday choices and discover creative solutions to marine plastic pollution.

Criss and 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 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station is located at 1020 E. Palmer Ave. in Glendale. 

This temporary art installation is 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.