Title: Ocotillo
Artist: Coy Lowther
Bus Shelter Location: Water Street and Griggs Avenue, by the former El Paso Electric Co. parking lot.
Statement: Coy Lowther is a local artists who draws her inspirations from her home town and the wonderful creatures that dwell there. She is a painter, illustrator, and muralist. “Ocotillo is part of a series of paintings that captures the beautiful blooms you’ll see across Las Cruces. This painting, captures the three stages an Ocotillo grows through, starting at the bottom with its strong, knarly roots, to its burgeoning buds and finally it’s full bloom. Capturing the three stages is a metaphor to pay homage to your roots and strive to bloom through all stages of life.
Art Stop Bus Shelter Public Art Exhibit was created by the City Art Board for the purpose of making art more accessible to community members and enhancing the everyday experience of our public spaces.
