In an effort to engage the community and to showcase the distinctive character of neighborhoods and destinations served by Metro, the transportation agency commissioned several Los Angeles artists to create original artworks. The “Through the Eyes of Artists” poster series can be seen throughout the Metro system, including on trains, buses, stations and other locations. And now, it’s arriving at local libraries, as part of an “artists in conversation” art salon series.
The first event will feature “Compton” by local artist Elliott Pinkney. It will take place September 13, at 10 a.m. at the Compton Library on Tuesday, located on 240 West Compton Blvd.
 Compton artist Elliott Pinkney |
Pinkney, an accomplished artist, muralist and sculptor who lives and works in Compton, will talk about his technique and inspiration for the “Compton” poster. He depicts Compton City as a brilliant array of colors, images, icons and signage that highlight the hidden treasures. He presents Compton as the center of a cultural wheel, booming with color and movement, due to its proximity to four major freeways.
Pinkney will be signing and giving away first edition prints during the library event.
“Compton” is number 23 in the series of posters commissioned by Metro Creative Services, which have won multiple awards. Artist Jane Gillespie Pryor is next, immortalizing the bees of Whittier at the Whittier Public Library on October 6.
Metro Creative Services includes the agency’s art and design excellence programs, which commissions projects by visual artists, using art and design “to create a sense of place, engage transit riders, and improve quality of life throughout Los Angeles County.”
For more information about Metro’s art programs and it’s free docent guided tours, visit metro.net/art or call 213/922-4ART.
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