Papel Picado is a newest installation by artist Blessing Hancock in Phoenix, AZ. It celebrates local values of the Grant Park, Central Park and Warehouse Districts. Seventeen historic buildings and community landmarks have been integrated into the artwork designs of the painted steel station screens and railing panels.
The aesthetic takes inspiration from the Mexican folk art tradition of intricately cut paper decorations displayed at secular and religious occasions, as well as the military, religious and celebratory items of Mexican cultural heritage. This plays out over two, two-sided stars attached to the center station poles which will light up with color changing LEDs at night.
Commissioned by the City of Phoex, AZ, the piece will be located at 1st and Lincoln Station, part Valley Metro’s extension of the city’s South Central Light Rail.
