Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is one of the most fastest expanding light rail systems in the country. As part of the masterplan, DART has budgeted money for artwork at each new station.
Deep Ellum, still the creative heart and soul of the city, wins big time with the “The Traveling Man” series designed by local creatives Brandon Oldenburg and Brad Oldham. The duo’s piece is inspired and worthy of the site where it now sits. It acts as a beacon, a symbol of pride and a destination for an area that is so deeply ingrained in the hearts of natives (including yours truly). In addition to the “Traveling Man”, the station incorporates a number of other graphic elements to cleverly aide in wayfinding and placemaking. Have a look at some photos I took over the weekend:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42104265@N03/sets/72157622368045236/
Read the duo’s inspired creative rationale here: http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2009/05/in_deep_ellum_meet_the_traveli.php
