String of Light That Connects All Things invites the community to experience the beach at sunset through a series of steel, portal-like forms inspired by ancient structures built in alignment with the stars. The work reflects our rituals, the stories we share of the place we have in the cosmos, and our interconnectedness with ecologies

String of Light That Connects All Things is part of Mueller’s ongoing series of temporary, place-responsive works that invite viewers to frame and reframe their point of view. Placed in concert with the expansive horizon of the Pacific Ocean, the installation offers a quiet invitation—encouraging visitors to experience the beach not as a backdrop, but as an active participant in the work. As the sun lowers toward the horizon, light, shadow, and structure merge to create a meditative encounter rooted in community and nature.

Drawing inspiration from ancient structures such as Stonehenge and constellations visible in our night sky, Mueller’s steel, portal-like forms function as contemplative markers in the landscape. Aligned with the stars and the passage of time, the work envisions an unbroken thread connecting humanity through ritual, storytelling, and a collective relationship to the cosmos and the environment.

This project is made possible in part by:

some-thing Foundation STEAM grant. Sparking connections between art and science to shape a brighter future.

The Spring 2026 CE Artist & Creative Grant

The City Of Santa Monica’s Cultural Affairs AoR Grant