“Selena loved shopping, it would be so perfect to have it by the mall, and it’s right outside the Neon Museum. The City of Glendale has more than 100 painted box murals and the call for artists goes out once a year.Ī specific utility box location can be requested, but it’s not guaranteed that it’ll be granted since the city has the final say.Ĭintrón, a Glendale resident herself, said she wanted her piece to be seen by many. The City of Glendale and the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission started the “Beyond the Box – Mural Art Program” to give local artists, or anyone that has a passion for art, the chance to display their creativity on a unique canvas that will be seen by many. The city also allocated a stipend for supplies. Her application was approved a month after she applied, and she was given a deadline to finish her art. She reached out to the creator of that installation, Huyen Dinh, and the Vietnamese artist was extremely helpful and gave her a complete rundown of the process on how one can apply.Ĭintrón told NBC4 the application process is extensive and requires artists to fill out various forms and waivers. The bright pink box had the words “yes you can” in big letters.Ī post shared by Huyen Dinh - Lettering Artist just brightened up my day every time I saw it, and it finally inspired me to pursue my goal of having one as well,” Cintrón said. I told myself one day I’m going to do them, but I never really had the time,” she said.Ī specific box art caught her attention every time she’d drive by it. Some murals are kind of hidden or not seen as easily, but those utility boxes are right out there. “I always saw them in the corner while driving. Throughout her years in Los Angeles, Cintrón said it wasn’t until around four years ago that she noticed the art installations on the once very plain utility boxes.
There’s so many talented people and the weather here keeps the art beautiful and fresh for a long time.” “There’s murals, street art and galleries. “I loved the street art in New York, but when I got to LA, it’s another level here,” she said. Having attended school in New York, a place known for their immersive street art, Los Angeles welcomed her with a new variety of creative displays. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, where she combined her love for art and toys.
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