Astride-Aside (2003) 

Michael Stutz

DESCRIPTION:   10-foot high annealed bronze strip sculpture, with three 3-foot by 3-foot sculpted granite cubes 

Stutz's sculpture of a striding man is situated in a small park next to the Metro L Line (Gold) station.  It is easily visible to train passengers and is a popular community attraction (see below).  The granite blocks forming the "striding path" of Stutz's walking man sculpture were once part of the Arroyo rail bridge.
Artist's StatementThis artwork is a celebration of everyday life, emphasizing movement and direction in an ever-changing urban world. It reinforces the very human nature of the site, and symbolizes a community assuredly growing with proud individuality.” 
LOCATION:  park adjacent to Metro L Line (Gold), South Pasadena Station, 905 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA
Stutz's sculpture shown in 2014 decorated for Earth Day