Sculptor adds to visual appeal of new Fallbrook Library

FALLBROOK – For most his adult life, Peter Mitten has been steeped in the visual arts, drawing inspiration from his natural surroundings. The sculptor’s eye-catching metal monoliths can be seen in transit centers in Dallas and Escondido and in public venues in Palm Desert, San Diego and Yuma.

When the new Fallbrook library opens in early 2011, Mitten’s latest creation will be hard to miss.

The Fallbrook resident is putting the finishing touches on a 10-foot fence and gate that will be installed in the Visual Garden in the northeast corner of the library. The work will also be visible fro...