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Bernalillo County is pleased to announce that Fertile Fragments IV by Alan Paine Radebaugh has been restored and will once again be adorning the wall on the sixth floor elevator lobby of Alvarado Square.
Gunshot vandalism to Alvarado Square that occurred on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, damaged this oil on linen piece. The bullet fully penetrated the artwork creating an open hole and shattered the plexiglass covering.
The damaged part of the canvas was reshaped, reconstructed and retextured. The plexiglass was replaced, and the colors and paint were matched exactly to preserve the beauty and quality of the original artwork.
The restoration project was completed by Shawn Turung of Milagro Fine Art Services and Fertile Fragments IV is available to view once again at Bernalillo County @ Alvarado Square.
 Restored area of Fertile Fragments IV by Alan Paine Radebaugh, Oil on Linen, Value $2500
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Damaged canvas and plexiglass
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Damaged canvas and plexiglass
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Restored canvas and plexiglass
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Do you have questions about the Bernalillo County Public Art program?
Please reach out to us with any questions or comments you may have.
Email: publicartprogram@bernco.gov
Phone: 505-355-1994
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The Bernalillo County Arts Board:
The Bernalillo County Arts Board is guided by the following mission:
“Public art has the power to inspire curiosity, encourage contemplation, facilitate dialogue, foster community engagement, and create a sense of place. Located throughout the county, the Bernalillo County public art collection enhances quality of life through the acquisition of exceptional works of art by artists at various career stages.”
Learn more about the Bernalillo County Arts Board.
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About Us
Bernalillo County's Public Art Program was established in 1992 with the adoption of the county’s Art in Public Places Ordinance, enacted in 1992 (revised 1997).
The county's Public Art Program believes that public art can:
- Energize public spaces, inspire thought, and transform live, work and play places
- Heighten awareness, question assumptions, transform the landscape, express community values, and help define a community’s identity
- Have an economic benefit for a community by attracting visitors, and by supporting artists and local businesses
The program currently has more than 450 works of art, most of which can be viewed via the Public Art Collection Story Map and Betty Sabo Inventory Story Map.
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