Utility Box Art

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The aim of this project is to highlight local artists within our community and, in doing so, brighten up the streets, beautifying utility boxes and deterring vandalism. Utility Box Art is designed to bring the power and delight of art into our everyday experiences of our natural environment through the transformation of ordinary objects. This project gives artists the opportunity to showcase their art, while beautifying one of the various boxes in town.

Selected Artists and Artwork

Chloe Allred is a painter, writer, and educator based in Yucca Valley. Her paintings and writing have been featured in Orange Coast Magazine, Huffington Post, USA Today, and the BBC. She is a tenure-track art professor at Copper Mountain College; her work ranges from surreal portraits to whimsical still life paintings.	Our Eyes Met: Coyote
	Desert Tortoise Stoke my Cute Aggression
Julie Peasley is a digital artist living in Yucca Valley. After graduating in 1991 with a bachelors degree in Fine Arts/Art History from the University of Colorado, Boulder, she eventually used her education and skills for a career in graphic design and so this medium informs her current expression and work. Because she is also interested in science and math, she likes to merge the two disciplines into unique, eye-catching pieces full of color.	Day Stars Night Suns
Ken Lee is a night photographer who loves to drive long hours in a dusty car listening to weird music, stay out all night creating photos, get dirty, hang out with other creative sleep-deprived weirdos, see the stars drift across the sky, and always find the best taco stands. He has been exploring the Southwestern United States for over nine years, brandishing a camera, tripod, and handheld flashlight. If the night is his canvas, then light is his paintbrush. The American desert, abandoned historical places, unique features, and beautiful landscapes can appear as new worlds as light reveals new magic in these locations. These are experiences that he absolutely cherishes.	When the Light Goes Down in the Desert
Sherri Scott After immersing herself in the action sports design world for several years, Sherri Scott is now embarking on an exciting artistic adventure. Driven by a deep passion for the arts, she enjoys experimenting with various traditional and contemporary media in her paintings. Inspired by her exploration of the outdoors, she finds inspiration in both the picturesque landscapes and captivating elements of land and sea. A versatile artist and designer, with a strong background in designing for brands including her own successful apparel line, she brings a unique perspective to her designs. Her technical design skills and creative vision blend seamlessly to create her work. Today her deep appreciation shines through in her artwork, she continues to push boundaries and explore new artistic horizons.	JT Morning/Noon/Night
	The DANCE: Boulders, Mountains and Trails