MGA has provided design, technical design, fabrication and installation assistance for numerous public art commissions throughout the U.S.

"Dancer" The County of Hillsborough, FL selected MGA to create a signature piece for their new Tampa Performing Arts Center in Tampa, FL. Installation April 2024. Budget $100,000.

El Paso Wing. The City of El Paso Public Art Program selected MGA to create a sculpture for the Eastside Regional Command Center, a newly designed command center for the El Paso Police Department. Installation January 2024. Budget $375,000

"Source" The City of Charlotte, NC selected MGA to create a signature piece for their new Water Facility that reflects the service of Charlotte Water, and the city’s unique history and character. Installed July 2023. Budget $195,500.

"Pineapple" This 12 foot tall, stainless steel Pineapple will be installed in the front yard of a Private Residence in Snell Isle, St. Petersburg, Florida. Installation October 2023. Budget $85,000

"Forging the Path" consisting of 7 lined wolves made of ~600 individual pieces, will greet the WolfPack culture at North Caroline State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Installed March 2023. Budget $200,000

"Refraction" With over 150 individual pieces, Refraction will become a stunning addition to the JW Marriott Residences in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Installed Dec 2022. Budget $179,000

"Tip of the Spear" The City of Clarksville, TN selected MGA to create an iconic symbol that would speak to the connection between Clarksville and Fort Campbell, KY, recognizing the men and women who serve this country. Installed Aug 2022. Budget $200,000.

"Continuum" In 2021, The Village Of Estero, Florida selected MGA to create an iconic sculpture for Estero Crossing. Installed April 2022. Budget $50,000

Rise In 2021, The American Freedom Distillery commissioned MGA to create a monument that commemorates those who lost their lives during and after the September 11th, 2001 attacks. Budget $450,000

Illumination In 2021, The City of Northglenn, CO selected MGA to create a colorful, suspended sculpture for the lobby of the new Parsons Theatre. Budget $135,000.

 The Gallery Senior Living at North Port In 2021, MGA created a series of 5 sculptures featuring Florida botanicals and coastal landscape inspired motifs are interspersed throughout the assisted living campus. Budget $185,000.

Acumen. The Cities of Loveland and Fort Collins, CO selected Mark to create a sculptural icon for the new Police Regional Training Institute. Installed December 2020. Budget $162,000. 

Nurture. The City of Altamonte Springs, FL selected Mark to create a site-specific sculpture for Cranes Roost Park that captures the spirit of the community. Installed Spring 2021. Budget $169,800. 

First Flight. In 2020, MGA created a life-sized replica of the Benoist airboat that made the first commercial flight over the Tampa Bay in 1914. Commissioned by the Flight 2014 Foundation. Budget $313,000.

Gladiolus / Shielded. In 2019, MGA produced a two-part commission for the St. Petersburg, FL Police Department. Budget $380,000.

Charley / River Shadow. Completed in 2018 are 2 sculptures in Tampa, FL for Crescent Communities in the Riverwalk Area. Budget $240,000.

Rays of Light. In 2018, MGA completed a public art commission for The Port Authority in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Budget $70,000.

Splash. In 2017, MGA was awarded and completed a public art commission from Norman, Ok. MGA created a 20’x20’x12’ aluminum sculpture with cast concrete basing element. Budget $130,000.

Objectification. In 2016, Mark Aeling of MGA had a solo sculpture exhibition featuring recent works such as: Butterfly Kiss, A Cutting Remark, Illuminated Pinion, Star Anise, Goat Head Thorn, and others.

Budding Vortex. In 2016, MGA completed a commission sculpture for Crescent Communities in Tampa, FL. This was an 18’ tall aluminum fabrication with fiber optic illumination. Budget $75,000.

Ascent. In 2016, MGA completed a commission for Ocean properties at the Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater, FL. This was 35’ long and made of Aluminum and glass. It was a collaboration with Christopher Still. Budget $150,000.

Ripples of Life. In 2015, MGA completed a commission for The Florida Aquarium to design, fabricate and install a 70' Donor Wall in its main entry lobby. The sculpture features its own programmable LED lighting system and curves to fit the lobby's uniquely shaped interior wall. Designed in collaboration with Carrie Jadus Fine Art. Budget $85,000.

Vertical Hum. An abstract metal sculpture created in 2015 for Metro Development in Tampa. Project budget $25,000.

Discovery Park. In 2014, MGA was awarded the commission to design and fabricate five cast fiberglass sculptures for Discovery Park in Tennessee. Subjects include Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, Thomas Jefferson, Ayn Rand and Prometheus. Each figure is life size. Budget $125,000.

Ripple Effect. In 2014, MGA was awarded a public art commission by Bay Care Health Services to create a 10'x15' Cast Relief for the lobby of their new administrative facility in Clearwater, FL. Budget $87,000.

Sundial Dolphins. In 2013, MGA was awarded a private commission to design and fabricate six life-sized bronze dolphins for a shopping plaza in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Budget $75,000.

Wired and Bradenton Bike Racks. In 2011-2012, MGA received a commission from the City of Bradenton, FL for eight sculptures of woven metal wire integrated into existing chain link fence for the new River Walk Skate Park in Bradenton, FL, and three fine art bike racks made of powder coated steel, all in collaboration with C Glass Studio, LLC.

Sculpture Assessment for Saint Petersburg. In 2013, MGA completed a public art commission to assess the condition of and develop a plan of action for maintenance of over 30 sculptures for the City of St. Petersburg Parks Department.

Garden Sprites. In 2007, MGA was commissioned to create four 10' tall cast concrete sculptures representing the phases of the creative process. This award-winning project was commissioned by Owen Development for their compound in Webster Groves, MO.


Legends Plazas. In 2004 and 2007, working with Art Director Jane McNeely of Jane Designs, MGA was commissioned to create a series of 31 iconic sculptures, many of them monumental, for Legends Plazas in Reno, NV and Kansas City, KS, two linear shopping plazas with large collections of commissioned art. Work began for Kansas City in 2004, and Reno in 2007, completing each within two years. Sculptures were fabricated in materials ranging from cast iron to bronze to stainless steel to fiberglass and had individual budgets from $2,000 to $225,000. Highlights include Cut Throat Trout (Budget $160,000) and Pony Express (Budget $225,000), which anchor opposite entrances to the Reno Plaza. MGA received over $750,000 for its work at Legends Reno alone.

Ringers. In 2003, MGA developed and fabricated a monumental game of horseshoes in action giving the viewer the perspective of a Lilliputian in 'Gulliver’s Travels' Commissioned by The City of Austin, Texas, Ringers was a collaboration with Kevin Garber of Fishing Creek Studios. Budget $60,000.