Placing the viewer in a specific time and space and connecting that moment in a universal timeline is the goal of my work.
I am an observer in an unobservant world.
In response, I create places where overlooked individuals become iconic representations of daily life.
Selected Projects
Community Caring and Conversations Through Time, Shady Side Hospital
UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA Installed 2025
URBAN
originally installed 2023, Re-installed 2025 Bakery Square, Pittsburgh PA
LEGACY
Alloy Artist Residency Carrie Furnace Historic Site and Rankin Christian Center Rivers of Steel 2021
Jan Loney works in Metal
Painted Summer of 2025
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Figurative
Sandy’s figurative works where regular individuals represent a greater societal observation.
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Circuitscapes and Art 'bots
Mixed media circuitscape of paint, silkscreen, reclaimed computer parts
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Plans, Reimagined
Taking found plans, schematics and maps and re-envisioning them.
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Smithfield Street Bridge
When moving to Pittsburgh, Sandy used her ability to build and paint to create the infrastructure that inspires her.
Philosophy
Placing the viewer in a specific time and space and connecting that moment in a universal timeline is the goal of my work. I begin by locating the subject in the history of an area, following how it evolved. Then I build a picture of what was and how it links with the viewer today. Using historical documents, plans, maps and architectural renderings, I work to visualize an intimate connection. History is both private and communal, our personal experience colors our perception of time. It is this in-between space that my work resides. I make a personal history known and bring the public experience to the individual.
I have been creating art in the public realm for over 20 years. I really enjoy the process of working with people, using my abilities envisioning artwork that describes a community. I strive to maximize community participation in my public work, the majority of which takes place in underserved communities. I believe in the power of art to give voice, meaning and purpose to people who feel overlooked. While this may not apply to every situation, the need to be seen and understood is universal.
Public Art and Collections
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
2025 Shadyside Hospital (UPMC)
2024 Community College of Allegheny County
2023 Carnegie Mellon University
2022 School of Music, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Airport
2018 Mosites Construction
PPG Arena
2016 Dick Blick Art Supply LLC
2015 Smart Technologies
Butler County Health System
2011-15 Pittsburgh Technology Council (interactive awards)
2014 Magee Women’s Center, Pittsburgh, PA
2011 WEBB Law, One Gateway, Pittsburgh, PA
2006 Del Monte, Pittsburgh, PA
2004 St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Diocese of Columbus, OH
Asbury Automotive, New York, NY
2002 Citizens Bank, Pittsburgh, PA
The Public Employees Retirement System of the State of Ohio
Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business, Columbus, OH
Austin Peay St. University, TN
Public Art
*2025 - “Community,Caring and Conversations Throughout Time 2025”, Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
- “Jan Loney Works in Metal” Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA
*2024 -”Snapshots of Perry Hilltop” Perry Hilltop, Pittsburgh, PA
*2023 -“URBAN” Walnut Capital/Bakery Square, Larimer, Pittsburgh, PA
*2023 - “Workers Mural” Pittsburgh International Airport security
*2022 -“Ginny” Artist in Residence Shenandoah National Park, Virginia National Park Archive, US Department of the Interior
*2021 – “LEGACY” Alloy Residency with Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation Collaborated with Rankin Christian Center Alloy residencies funded by the National Endowment for the Arts
*2019 - “Time Travelers” mural with Edith Abeyta Created in partnership with Edith Abeyta (Arts Excursions Unlimited) and Support from Trying Together and City of Pittsburgh, PENDOT and Hazelwood residents
*2018 - “Sun and Planets in Riverview Park” Funded by the City of Pittsburgh Parks
-"Ballfield Farm”
- “Stanely Cup Moments” PPG Arena
*2017 – "“Robots Going to Read” Three-month residency working with Arts Excursions Unlimited and Hazelwood community.
*2017 - “Welcome to Fineview and Perry Hilltop” (Unity Corner) Perry Hilltop and Fineview Citizen Councils, in-kind support from The Pittsburgh Project
*2016 – “Corner of Hope / Negro Baseball League” Created in partnership with The Pittsburgh Project with support from Oakglade Reality and Perry Hilltop and Fineview Citizen Councils
“Best View” Dick Blick LLC Walnut St. Pittsburgh, PA
*2015 - “Four Seasons” Butler County Health System
*2014 - Artist Opportunity Grant from The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council To ship artwork to Santa Fe International New Media Festival and ZaneBennett Contemporary Gallery.
*2011 - Lantern Public art project commissioned by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and funded by the National Endowmentfor the Arts and The Grable Foundation.
*2009 - “LISTEN! The North Side Girls Have Something to Say!” Collaborated with girls chosen from youth service organizations; The Pittsburgh Project, Manchester Youth Development Center, Project Destiny, and New Hope Neighborhood, along with arts organizations; Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Artists Image Resource (AIR) and the Childrens’ Museum of Funded by Voices of Youth: Art in the Public Grant Award, The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Grable Foundation, Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts
*2008, 2012 Path to Peace Commissioned by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Grable Foundation
*2004 - “Attic Records”
- P&G Diners- Squirrel Hill, Mount Lebanon, Lincoln Pharmacy * continuing*
*2003- “Welcome to the Strip” - Pittsburgh PA
*2002 - “A Walk Through Millvale” -Pittsburgh, PA
*1999 - “Industrial Strength Corn” -Columbus OH
For Commissions, pubic art or personal tutoring,
feel free to contact Sandy
Make Art!
Jan Loney Works in Metal 20’x15’ Acrylic on cement block
Pittsburgh PA, 2025