Found in the Capital of Silicon Valley

Utility art in San Jose1
Public art in San Jose, CA: Reflection by Stefania Gueorguieva

I found these pieces of public art during a walk through San Jose’s Plaza de Cesar Chavez in June last year. The first two paintings in this post were on utility boxes in the park.

These works of art are part of a project called Downtown Doors. I hear that these paintings are selections from art competitions held for students in the city.

Public Art, San Jose, CA

Public Art, San Jose
Modern World by Renee Gonzalez
Utility art in San Jose3
Modern World

Utility art in San Jose4
‘Reflections of a Lifetime’ by Kittisak Lakham.
This one is on the walls of Fairmont (Hotel), not very far from Ceasar Chavez park.
What a great way to involve the students in the city and beautify the city as well.  Have you been able to see these works of art as part of the Downtown Doors art project?

I’m wondering if they are still up. If you go that way and happen to see these painting on utility boxes, do let me know.

Also do share with this blog any other utility box artwork or murals you might have seen in the Capital of Silicon Valley. 

Linking to Monday Mural
&
Our World 

See more murals HERE
See more San Jose Street Art 
Also from the Plaza de Cesar Chavez —
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27 thoughts on “Found in the Capital of Silicon Valley

  1. Very interesting artwork and the artist have used objects other than wall that makes it even better. Silicon valley is not just tech heavy it seems to have a buzzing art scene too…

    1. True. Its nice to see what must have gone on walls up on utility boxes.
      I have to begin to really go look for more public art. There's a lot around here.

      Thank you for stopping by, Prasad. 🙂

  2. Love if they came to my corner of the world. We are known in our town artists.
    We have the University of Arts. I am surprise we have not one.

    I know the art directors. I will talk to her. One of them came to my house Monday night for 20 minute sit. I must talk to her. Her Mom is my friend.

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