A FRESH LOOK

Flourishing Structures

The Paseo Mural at 3rd and Fairfax is designed to create a unique and engaging experience for the viewer as they travel across the length of the pedestrian passage connecting Ogden Drive to Fairfax Avenue. The placement of this artwork will establish a visual landmark to enhance the journey of those traveling through this vital corridor that will serve as a vibrant fulcrum of the Park La Brea, Fairfax, and Hancock Park neighborhoods.

Layers of color and texture lead one along the artwork as familiar shapes start to emerge culminating in three distinct focal points where organic and geometric, natural and architectural, historic and timeless all converge into a site specific mural that could only exist here. Located amongst some of Los Angeles’ most significant landmarks, the artwork incorporates nearby elements from the city’s iconic art deco architecture, its diverse endemic flora, and the unique geology of La Brea. Echoing geologic formations, the foundation of the image is composed of gently flowing layers that weave together these contrasting elements to tell an abstract story that is symbolic of the past, present, and future of the neighborhood.

Meet the Artist

Originally from Southern California, Stanton completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Laguna College of Art and Design in 2008 before moving to Brooklyn, New York to pursue a career in art. Currently he splits his time between studios in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles and Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Working professionally in public art for the past 18 years, his worldwide practice includes large-scale murals, mosaics, stained glass, and animation. Stanton’s work focuses on the specificity of a site and illustrates the parallels between past human narratives and contemporary human issues. Drawing on historic ornamentation and sculpture, ancient mythology, post-industrial, and nautical themes he aims to create work that often centers on the environment and our place within it.

As of today, Stanton has created 74 public artworks in over 28 cities across 16 countries.

EXPLORE THE MURAL

Bouquet section of the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third, with yellow mimosa, gold scrollwork and the sculpted face

Central flowers section of the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third, with white poppies, purple asters and green foliage

East flourishes section of the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third, with gold scrollwork and purple asters on teal

West flourishes section of the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third, seen at an angle along the paseo

Section of the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third with an orange poppy, white daisies and gold scrollwork on green and teal

Section of the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third with an outstretched arm reaching through yellow mimosa and purple flowers

Section of the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third with large white poppies, purple asters and blue irises

Section of the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third with purple asters, a white lily and yellow mimosa over teal scrollwork

Section of the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third showing a classical sculpted face beside a hand holding purple and orange flowers

Close view of the classical sculpted face in the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third, framed by gold scrollwork and flowers

Section of the "Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third with lavender asters and cream scrollwork over teal waves

"Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third seen from the parking level behind a black railing and concrete column

"Flourishing Structures" mural at Bloom on Third seen across the parking level beyond a black railing