James McDemas’ ‘The Artist’s Vision’ sculpture is dedicated in Costa Mesa ceremony

A picture in a book shows artist James McDemas in his prime. The book was on display at a dedication of McDemas’ sculpture Friday at Costa Mesa City Hall.

Carolyn McDemas speaks in honor of her late son, James McDemas, whose public art piece “The Artist’s Vision” was dedicated in a ceremony at Costa Mesa City Hall on Friday.

Carolyn McDemas, mother of James McDemas, hugs a family friend next to her late son’s art installation, “The Artist’s Vision,” which was dedicated in a ceremony Friday at Costa Mesa City Hall.

Some of James McDemas’ multimedia art pieces are displayed during a ceremony Friday at Costa Mesa City Hall.

Elena Gilliam sings “I’ll be Seeing You” in honor of her late friend James McDemas during an art installation dedication ceremony in the Costa Mesa City Council chamber Friday.

James McDemas’ “The Artist’s Vision” sculpture was dedicated in a ceremony Friday at Costa Mesa City Hall.