Medina and Miotto finalized the palette, including the rich mix of colors to create the striking ‘black’ background. Then samples and instructions were sent by Miotto to the corresponding workshop in Spilimbergo, a small Italian village north of Venice. Guided by Miotto, it was there that the entire mosaic was fabricated. Upon completion, the massive work was documented, approved by Medina, and then shipped to the USA for its installation in Medford by Miotto. Medina was again on hand to inspect the work and confer on final details and finishing touches, including the tonality of the grout and the lighting of the wall.