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San Jose seeks respect with psychedelic underpasses (xpost from CA group)
http://blog.sfgate.com/matierandross/2015/12/09/san-jose-seeks-respect-with-psychedelic-underpasses/San Jose is adding a bit of splash to its downtown by turning two Highway 87 underpasses into dazzling artworks — complete with painted murals, LED lighting and sensors that allow passersby to interact with the exhibits.
The $600,000 underpass art is funded by a combination of grants and developer fees. It’s part of the city’s push to make downtown “look and feel like the capital of Silicon Valley,” said San Jose public arts director Jennifer Easton.
The artworks at the San Fernando Street and Santa Clara Street underpasses are expected to be lit up Friday in time for the holidays, Easton said.
If all goes well, don’t be surprised to start seeing psychedelic underpasses sprouting up all over the place — and not just in the South Bay’s capital.
The $600,000 underpass art is funded by a combination of grants and developer fees. It’s part of the city’s push to make downtown “look and feel like the capital of Silicon Valley,” said San Jose public arts director Jennifer Easton.
The artworks at the San Fernando Street and Santa Clara Street underpasses are expected to be lit up Friday in time for the holidays, Easton said.
If all goes well, don’t be surprised to start seeing psychedelic underpasses sprouting up all over the place — and not just in the South Bay’s capital.
Figures they wouldn't do the one on San Carlos St. that my light rail train uses.
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