Living in Los Angeles, we are surrounded by unique and fascinating art, but a Metro Station is probably one of the few places you would expect it. Here are the five most vibrant Metro Stations in the Greater Los Angeles area:
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5. Hollywood/WesternMoving closer to the San Fernando Valley, Hollywood/Western station resembles an art gallery. Titled “Sun,” from Chinese born artist May Sun (go figure), the floor and walls have unique checkerboard-like colors with powder blue serving as the main color. May Sun hopes the appreciation for the art and the city of Hollywood can come together to make something special.
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4. North HollywoodThe North Hollywood Station artistically expresses all sorts of vibrancy with orange, yellow, and lime green colors. The three archs resembles the arch at the Hollywood Bowl, although this was not intentional. According to the artists, James Doolin and Annie Karlsen, their goal was to implement art and concepts that matched the vibe of the community and the diversity within North Hollywood. This station is one of my favorites because of the choice of colors and the creative architecture.
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3. 7th/MetroCreated by artist Roberto Gil de Montes, titled “Heaven to Earth,” this eye-catching art can be discovered as passengers dash down the Metro Station stairs to catch their next train. Each section’s colors compliment well collectively with the yellow section serving as the most vibrant which allows the other colors to pop out and draw attention.
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2. Hollywood/HighlandHollywood/Highland, the center of fame in Los Angeles. Yet another captivating piece of architecture, the blue and red shapes seen above the station can put one into a psychological trance. Created in collaboration with Dworsky Associates, Doug Dworsky states, “All film, to one degree or another, is about fantasy. The architectural tradition of Hollywood Boulevard is also about fantasy. We wanted the fantasy of this station to bowl people over as they entered. This station embodies just a small fraction of the energy and creativity that has made Hollywood an internationally recognized icon.” If you stare at it long enough, you feel as if the blue pieces are moving.
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1. Pershing SquareWho doesn’t love neon lights? Located in Downtown Los Angeles, this Metro station is arguably the most unique artistically. Created by Greek artist, Stephen Antonakos, who unfortunately passed away in 2013 at the age of 86, the station has: "Neons... meant to be seen each for themselves, in combinations and as a total group. The forms are open, allowing architectural elements to be seen through them. This means that not only the columns, the ceiling and the walls, but the space all around them is brought into the experience of the art."
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