photo by mk30
Fruitvale Plaza Park is a small square at the corner of 35th and International near Fruitvale BART. It has beautiful mosaics - including a beautiful mosaic bench.
The park was redesigned in 1999 by artist Praba Pilar. In a description of the project she writes:
"After being awarded the commission, I invited the amazingly talented and brilliant sculptor and builder Rod Garrett, of Oakland California (and architect of Burning Man) to work with me on all aspects of implementation. We had a great time.
The project involved a lot of community participation, and I am forever beholden to the wonderful people who lent us a hand. "
There are often people preaching into microphones in this park.
mosaic that looks like a creek! (photo by mk30)
The creek runs into the flower bed border which continues with an acquatic theme :) (photo by mk30)
music-themed mosaic on the tree bed border (photo by mk30)
Info display (photo by mk30)
closeup of the bench (photo by mk30)
