Orange in Motion

Santa Fe Depot Pedestrian Tunnel, Orange, CA
8.5′ × 36′ × 12′ — stainless steel, resin powder coat, acrylic paint
Commissioned by the City of Orange and the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA)

Orange in Motion by Marsh Scott, stainless steel ribbons with oranges, leaves, and blossoms over painted mural in warm tones inside Santa Fe Depot pedestrian tunnel, Old Towne Orange.

Orange in Motion transforms a pedestrian tunnel in Old Towne Orange into a vibrant passageway that merges past and present. The three‑layered artwork features multiple stainless steel sculptures that “float” over a painted mural, creating a rhythmic interplay of form, light, and color. Oversized oranges, leaves, and blossoms in stainless steel drift across the murals, honoring the city’s agricultural heritage. Pierced through the sculptural “ribbons” are key historical facts about the City of Orange, allowing light to filter through and revealing moments from the city’s evolution. One side of the tunnel glows with warm oranges, reds, and yellows, while the opposite side offers a cool spectrum of greens and blues—echoing sunrise and sunset, morning and evening commutes. The work animates the tunnel while inviting reflection and connection as people move through the space.