High school students, college students, and independent artists are responsible for helping to beautify Encinitas. The project began several years ago, and now 53- 3foot by 5foot tiles are permanently install in the underpass at Santa Fe Road. (the underpass is under the 5 freeway). A group of us visited the site a few weeks ago, and I was impressed.
Some mosaics are done by a single individual, others by a family or a group of friends. They're so different, but all are interesting. A common theme is the beach, the environment and all the things we love about Encinitas.
The mosaic installations are on both the north and south walls of the underpass. If you want to see all of them and enjoy a very short walk, it should take about 45 minutes to see them all. There is a website online that tells a little about each mosaic.
When you get off the freeway at Santa Fe Rd, go directly across the street to the Vons and Rite Aid shopping center. Park your car there. I hope some of you get a chance to go see the mosaics. There's no rush, as the installations are permanent. Outdoor art, mosaics, sculpture and murals, add some much to a city. It's the latest craze. Public installations are everywhere, in every city. It's a good way to give unknown artists a chance to show what they can do.
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