Painted-People Utility Boxes, Oakland, California
N 37° 51.006 W 122° 15.622
10S E 565069 N 4189441
A double-header: Two utility boxes side by side painted with cartoon style pedestrians.
Waymark Code: WMKZC2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2014
Views: 4
There are two utility boxes on the southeast corner of Telegraph Avenue and Alcatraz Avenue in Oakland, California that are painted with pedestrian figures; all shapes and sizes. They are brightly colored and stylized, including sporting activities, pets, butterflies, and flowers.
The two boxes are approximately 5 feet tall, 2 feet long, and 18 inches wide. All four sides are painted, though some have only flowers as opposed to figures of people.
These utility boxes are part of a series of art pieces that extend north and south along the main avenues of Berkeley and Oakland, California. The bright designs are motivated in part to counteract the graffiti that is rampant in the area.
Artist and year of design are unknown.
Name of Artist: Unknown
Title of the Art: Unknown
Year Decorated: Unknown
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