Project Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Client: Chapel Hill Transit Authority
The Chapel Hill Transit Authority had a job they needed done quickly, and they knew just who to come to: NC Public Art! The window for completion on the job, from concept to execution, was very small, but we were handily up to the task. In anticipation of a major celebration for CHTA, the powers that be wanted to spruce up the headquarters, which meant converting 14 drab concrete light bases, and three bike racks into works of public art that pop and tell a story.
Upon beginning the design process it was immediately apparent that the newly issued map of bus routes was a striking graphical launchpad. See more in depth on the project HERE.
Our statement: “Like the celestial landmarks of ancient seafarers, modern signage and route-making has become a necessity for wayfinding during our day to day perambulations. ‘Stellar Transportation Constellations’ simplifies and enshrines the distilled icons of our commute, rendering them in bright colors amid a sea of stars in the purples and blues of the night sky. This work of art was created in dedication to all the hard-working drivers and maestros of infrastructure that ensure we get where we’re going as safely as possible.”
