Home Sweet Home is a public art work in Worthing Park on East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. It was created in 2011 by artist William DeBlizan. DeBlizan has been exhibited worldwide. His paintings and sculptures are sought after for their visual and emotional impact. DeBlizan is known for elongated abstract figures, rich texture, and a Caribbean-inspired color palette. Once you have seen DeBlizan's work it is immediately recognizable. DeBlizan has an art gallery on Atlantic Avenue and one in Laguna Beach.
Home Sweet Home is a sculpture of four elongated figures. DeBlizan was inspired to create the art piece by his love for his four children and his desire to keep them close to him. I love the family centered message of the work. A low wall surrounds the sculpture that serves as seating for the parks many visitors who need a place to rest amid shopping, strolling, and dinning. You often see people sitting in front of Home Sweet Home in a way becoming part of the art work.
I had passed Home Sweet Home many times driving by on Atlantic Ave and actually thought it was candles. It was until today when I took the time to stop and actually look at it that I realized it was people. It was nice to become familiar with the art of the talented William DeBlizan. read more