Center for Thriving Communities

Customer: UF Health Jacksonville
Name: Thrive Award
Place:  Jacksonville, Florida
Media: Glass
Artist: Daxel Lopez
Year: 2024

This art piece, designed for the Thrive Award, features a striking, symbolic flower crafted from glass. The vibrant red petals are wide and open, radiating strength, passion, and compassion—qualities that are central to the award’s purpose of celebrating community impact. Each petal is made of fused glass, with a glossy, polished finish that captures and reflects light, enhancing the visual warmth and energy of the piece.

At the base of the petals, a textured green core connects them, representing growth, unity, and the foundational support needed for communities to flourish. This central element anchors the flower and provides contrast against the vivid red of the petals, adding depth and balance to the composition.

The award rests on a solid, modern base featuring an engraved plaque that details the award’s name, recipient, and year. This base provides stability to the piece while highlighting the professionalism and prestige of the Thrive Award. Standing tall, this glass sculpture is both an artwork and a symbol of honor, perfectly embodying the spirit of thriving communities and the dedication of those who contribute to them.

More information about the Center for Thriving Communities https://uha.ufhealthjax.org/advocacy/center-for-thriving-communities/