Artist: Roger Eyes R. Golden Sightseer, 2021 Location: South West corner of S. Main St. and W. Warner Ave. intersection Roger Eyes R.’s utility box design features hand-painted, highly-stylized illustrations of several landmarks in the “Golden City” of Santa Ana. His design depicts the Bowers Museum, the Kellogg House of the Heritage Museum, the Santa … Continued
Artist: Stephanie Miles Retablo de Santa Ana, 2021 Location: North East corner of S. Main St. and E. St. Andrew Pl. intersection Stephanie Miles’s Retablo de Santa Ana features five panels that represent things she is grateful for in the City of Santa Ana, each described in detail in the bottom banners carried by green … Continued
Artist: Emily Meraz Viva La Vida, 2021 Location: South West corner of S. Main St. and W. Pomona St intersection Emily Meraz’s utility box design was inspired by the colorful towns of Mexico as well as the artist’s imagination. Her design “brings tropical and cheery vibes with its bright homes and streets, birds, flowers, cacti, … Continued
Artist: Alberto Dojuan Colorful Paradise, 2021 Location: South West corner of S. Main St. and W. Edinger Ave. intersection Alberto Donjuan’s utility box design takes the vibrant world of Santa Ana, with its diverse residents and cultures, as its muse. As the artist explains, this “world” is a “colorful paradise,” alive with pink and purple … Continued
Artist: Cynthia Ortega The Golden City, 2021 Location: North West corner of S. Main St. and W. Borchard Ave. intersection Cynthia Ortega’s The Golden City celebrates Santa Ana’s Sesquicentennial anniversary. Her design draws on the colors and style of the Santa Ana flag to increase the city’s recognition among locals and tourists. Its clean lines, … Continued
Artist: Kalim Quevedo-Prastein Santa Ana Birds, 2021 Location: North West corner of S. Main St. and W. Russell Ave. intersection In the words of the artist, “This illustration presents Santa Ana, surrounded by the Happiness and Life that the birds give to our communities. They chose the city as a nest and bring to us … Continued
Artists: Carla Zarate and Sarah Rafael García Santa Ana Fairy Tales, 2021 Location: North East corner of S. Main St. and E. Mcfadden Ave. intersection Through the development of the SanTana’s Fairy Tales project, local artists Sarah Rafael García and Carla Zarate collaborated to integrate community-based narratives into graphic images that represent the history and … Continued
Artist: Jen Vida Dance of the Sun and Moon, 2021 Location: North West corner of S. Main St. and W. Cubbon St. intersection Jen Vida’s design is an homage to her heritage and to her grandfather who is Yucateco Mayan. It depicts the worship and celebration of the sun and the moon, referencing temple architecture … Continued
Artist: Jack Arambula Santa Ana Mother Queen, 2021 Location: South West corner of S. Main St. and W. Bishop St. intersection Jack Arambula’s design is made to simulate an ancient Mexican statue, using the bold natural colors to realistic effect. Its iconography tells the classic story of mother nature. Jack’s design speaks to his belief … Continued
Artist: Alexa Rubio SA Culture, 2021 Location: South West corner of S. Main St. and W. Chestnut Ave. intersection Alexa Rubio’s bright design showcases the vibrant life of Santa Ana, as well as the artist’s personal connection to the city. Santa Ana’s music scene is found in the folklórico dancer doll and the vinyl DJ … Continued
