Orange in Motion

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

Orange in Motion transforms a pedestrian tunnel in Old Towne Orange into a vibrant passageway that merges past and present. This three-layered public artwork features multiple stainless steel sculptures floating over a painted mural, creating a rhythmic interplay of form, light, and color.

Oversized oranges, leaves, and blossoms in stainless steel drift across the surface of the murals, symbolizing the citie’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 the rhythms of sunrise and sunset, morning and evening commutes.

The artwork not only animates the tunnel with motion and color, but also weaves together history and contemporary life. It invites commuters and pedestrians to reflect, connect, and move forward through a space that both honors memory and embraces momentum.