{"id":90154,"date":"2025-02-05T06:35:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T13:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/?p=90154"},"modified":"2025-03-17T14:56:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T21:56:28","slug":"state-streets-glowing-past-meets-a-bright-future-in-new-art-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/state-streets-glowing-past-meets-a-bright-future-in-new-art-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"State Street\u2019s Glowing Past Meets a Bright Future in New Art Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Neon sign designed by Liz Shattler for Salt Lake City’s Life on State program. Image by Steve Coray.<\/p><\/div>\n

Once known for its dazzling array of neon signage, State Street played a defining role in shaping Salt Lake City\u2019s urban identity. In a nod to that legacy, artists Alexander Billany, Ver\u00f3nica P\u00e9rez, Chuck Landvatter, Emma Ryder, Liz Shattler, Valerie Jar, Kalani Tonga, and Ryan Perkins have created neon-inspired designs that reimagine the street\u2019s past while adding a fresh, artistic touch to its future.<\/h4>\n

Commissioned by the Salt Lake Art Design Board, each of the eight designs was transformed into a 4-foot neon artwork, fabricated by YESCO, the longtime neon artisans behind many of Salt Lake City\u2019s historic signs. Mounted on four steel posts, with two designs displayed back-to-back on each, the installation adds a new visual layer to the city\u2019s streetscape between 600 South and 700 South.<\/h4>\n

\u201cThe \u2018Life on State\u2019 public art project not only honors a defining element of Salt Lake City\u2019s past but also illuminates its future through the creativity of local artists,\u201d said Felicia Baca, Executive Director of the Salt Lake City Arts Council. \u201cBy offering a platform for emerging artists and providing hands-on support throughout the process, this project represents the heart of what public art can achieve: creating accessible, meaningful artworks that connect communities and celebrate our unique stories.\u201d<\/h4>\n