![]() ![]() Styles says he drew inspiration for the work from his own light rail travels, and by reflecting on the experiences of other riders. He actually painted the piece in December, and Valley Metro used it to create the wrap they’ve installed on the curved wall at the station.Īnother Styles work, a graphic decal titled City Landmarks & Such, has been installed inside some Valley Metro Light Rail trains. Styles got the commission after responding to a public call for art, then following up with more designs after learning he was one of two artists under final consideration. ![]() Atop his images, he painted the word “transit” – using a different font for each letter as a way to reference diversity within the desert. Titled Desert City Transit Art & Such, Styles' piece is part of the IN FLUX Cycle 6 program that brings public art to cities and towns around the Valley. And it’s likely to be a lot less controversial than the Shadow Play sculpture installed just few blocks away last fall.Ĭreated by Tempe artist Such Styles, it’s a mural-style montage of iconic Valley of the Sun imagery from desert landscapes to urban landmarks.Ĭommissioned by Valley Metro Light Rail, the piece was recently installed at the Central and Roosevelt Light Rail station – where it replaces a previous installation by Phoenix artist Kayla Newnam. Downtown Phoenix's Roosevelt Row neighborhood has a new piece of public art. ![]()
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