It is a special treat to marry the art of composition with the emergence of a new creative work. These stories delve into the minds of the makers who are redefining contemporary art.

Is it just the wind whispering, or are there bells emanating from the canopy above? Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams gives voice to a leafed choir in his work, The Wind Garden.

Johnny Bear Contreras can recall with perfect clarity the moment the world came to life for him. Heavy clouds parted to reveal four individuals hovering, punctuated by stars. The vision set into motion a sculpture that honors his Native culture.

Amanda Schochet is redefining the museum experience. She has translated her love for science into miniature museums that can be placed in highly trafficked areas where people are prone to waiting, like airports and hospitals.

When you walk into Jacobs Medical Center, you can't miss the giant, polished party hat in the foyer. Artist Jeff Koons has a knack for demanding attention with his larger-than-life sculptures, meticulously polished and bursting with color.  

At 195-feet-tall, it is the tallest structure at UC San Diego. Contemporary artist Mark Bradford’s sculpture
reflects on the powerful influence of technology while subtly referencing impending change.

From a miniature house hovering on the edge of a building to a massive teddy bear made of boulders, UC San Diego's Stuart Collection has left its mark in an unusual way. Two visionaries behind the collection reminisce upon their retirement.