ABOUT THE PIECES This station art reflects historical points of reference that speak to the essence of a particular site, rendering the unique identity of Loma Linda and the Omnitrans corridor. The intent of the artwork is to instill a spirit to its environment, primarily through historic photographs that portray the history of each station. Each of the freestanding sculptures were designed to identify and serve as sculptural markers. For those using the transit system, these station identifiers will provide a sense of place and visual awareness and location of each station.
The Redlands Station sculptural marker represents a visual history of Loma Linda, expressed through a photographic montage on three panels of the sculpture’s façade. The keys on the top of the sculpture reference the box of keys to the buildings and property that were handed to Pastor Burden, symbolizing the birthplace of one of the most successful historic hospitals and best known Seventh-day Adventist communities in the world. The Loma Linda University Medical Center sculptural marker references both the proton technology facility at the Medical Center and Loma Linda’s agricultural past. The lower portion of the sculpture has linear tubes, symbolic of the vacuum tubes used in Proton Therapy. The upper portion represents orange blossoms, referencing the agricultural community with orange groves that were once the economic force of the area. The VA sculptural maker, an interpretation of the United States flag, becomes the symbol of men and women in the armed forces who have served and are serving their country bravely.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Juan and Patricia Navarrete’s projects have been influenced by context and meaning of a particular site, historical points of reference, the environment, architectural or natural settings, and the cultural matrix of the area. Their artwork is a collaboration with the constructed and natural environment that strongly relates to the community identity that connects symbolic narratives with the viewer and the world around them. Spanning over �� years, their public art process is closely related to collaboration with design professionals and community members. Their background and work has been broadly based, crossing disciplines and media, encompassing site specific sculptures, public art master planning, and a variety of transportation projects. Navarrete Studio has been involved in multi-faceted collaborative streetscape projects that have evolved from functional specifications into creative aesthetic solutions that engage their audience and resonate the spirit of its environment. They want people to get a sense of history and feel invigorated by just being in an area. Juan and Patricia Navarrete have received awards and recognitions for several public art projects around the country.
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