Firestone Station
El Deseo de Progresar/The Will to Progress, 2004
Ricardo Mendoza, artist
Mendoza designed colorful and dynamic ceramic work that now is the finish of the columns at the lower level of Firestone Station in the area where passengers make bus/rail connections. The imagery chosen by the artist are larger than life figures appearing to hold up the railway. The hand painted ceramic tile, both flat and relief, gives the columns a precious and unique look that transforms a predominantly concrete environment into one of inspiration and landmark quality.
“Perseverance, contributing and working together, and an allegorical treatment of journey are our links to neighborhoods. I want the work to resonate optimism, bringing color with content in the day-to-day struggle of making ends meet.”