On September 15, Metro Art invites riders to fall in awe of one of Los Angeles County’s most unexpectedly radiant destinations through the eyes of artist Edwin Ushiro. A neighborhood bursting with color, tradition and community pride, the newest addition to Metro Art’s Through the Eyes of Artists poster series celebrates Artesia! From September 15 through November 23, 2025, look for the new artwork on posters displayed across Metro’s bus and rail system.
Delve into Artesia
Artesia’s International and Cultural Shopping District stretches along Pioneer Boulevard between 183rd and 188th Streets. Step off Metro and you’re immediately immersed in a tapestry of brilliant storefronts, fragrant spices, jewelry shops glittering with gold and family-run restaurants serving dishes from across South Asia. The city’s energy is amplified each fall during the International Street Fair & Diversity Festival, when Pioneer Boulevard fills with music, dance, food and families celebrating.
Cultural heartbeat celebrating heritage, history and joy
It was this festive atmosphere that helped inspire Ushiro’s design.
“When I entered this location, I was immediately transported to another country,” he reflects. “The brilliant decorations that welcome visitors at each business inspired my artwork, inviting Metro riders to explore the district’s food, shopping, and community events.”
While the poster captures Artesia today, it also honors the city’s history. Prominently featured in Ushiro’s artwork is the Artesia Water Tower, a landmark that remains the community’s most visible tie to its past. Once part of a system of artesian wells that gave the city its name, the water tower today now anchors the memory of Artesia’s roots amid a modern, multicultural community. A limited number of free posters will be available at all six Metro Customer Care Centers across Los Angeles County: Union Station, Wilshire/Vermont, East Los Angeles, Rosa Parks/Willowbrook, Harbor Gateway, and Wilshire/La Brea.
Here’s how to get to your local Metro Customer Care Center
- Union Station/Gateway Transit Customer Center
One Gateway Plaza | Mon-Fri 6am-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
BEST ACCESS: A, B, or D Line to Union Station (Metro’s main hub)
- LAX/Metro Transit Center Customer Center
9225 Aviation Blvd | Mon-Fri 6am-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
BEST ACCESS: C Line or K Line to LAX/Metro Transit Center
- Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Customer Center
3650 W. MLK Blvd | Tue-Sat 10am-6pm
BEST ACCESS: K Line to Martin Luther King Jr. Station (short walk)
- East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd | Tue-Sat 10am-6pm
BEST ACCESS: Metro Bus routes on Whittier Blvd (E Line requires bus transfer)
- Rosa Parks Customer Center
11720 Wilmington Ave | Mon-Fri 6am-6:30pm
BEST ACCESS: C Line to Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station (AT the station)
- Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd | Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
BEST ACCESS: B Line or D Line to Wilshire/Vermont Station (short walk)
Use your TAP card for free transfers between all Metro buses and trains and see art along the way!
About Metro Art
Metro Art enhances the customer experience with innovative, award-winning visual and performing arts that encourages ridership and connects people, sites and neighborhoods throughout L.A. County. A diverse range of site-specific artworks are integrated into the growing Metro system, improving the quality of transit environments, and creating a sense of place. Follow Metro Art on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Sign up for the Metro Art email list to learn about upcoming art opportunities, events and exhibitions!
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