Blue Line Totems in Red (1994)
Roberto Salas
DESCRIPTION: station art consisting of:
Roberto Salas' "totems" reflect images from the earlier historic Red Car trolley system throughout Los Angeles and Southern California. Salas' stencil images are taken from 1,100 unique shapes that Red Car conductors used to passenger punch tickets.
The tile pavement mosaics are sayings, proverbs or "dichos" on the theme of passing time.
Artist's Statement: “We are honored to have built Blue Line Totems in Red in the company of Simon Rodia’s Watts Towers.” MetroArt
- column-mounted painted steel totem sculptures
- tile mosaic pavement containing proverbs or "dichos"
Roberto Salas' "totems" reflect images from the earlier historic Red Car trolley system throughout Los Angeles and Southern California. Salas' stencil images are taken from 1,100 unique shapes that Red Car conductors used to passenger punch tickets.
The tile pavement mosaics are sayings, proverbs or "dichos" on the theme of passing time.
Artist's Statement: “We are honored to have built Blue Line Totems in Red in the company of Simon Rodia’s Watts Towers.” MetroArt
LOCATION: station platform, Metro A Line (Blue), 103rd Street/Watts Towers Station, 10100 Grandee Avenue, Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA