7th Avenue And Camelback Light Rail Station

The 7th Ave. & Camelback area is somewhat a victim or a slowing economy and low quality of housing toward the West and somewhat a lack of caring or funds from the owners. 

The area is dirty, run down and simply puts Phoenix in a bad light. The store fronts are empty, trash is all over. 

It need not be like this, especially on such a busy street.

"The profile of the light rail stations, progresses from the very tall 19th/Montebello station to a very low lying 7th/Camelback station. The artist, Phoenix resident, Nubia Owens, was tasked with creating artwork that fit this more neighborly scale. Owens responded by creating a carpet of over 200 terrazzo pavers that curve and wind around the platform in
a bizarre and continuously unfolding narrative.

Owens focused on creating an experience for riders who might walk this path of changing color and form as part of a daily commute. The imagery ranges from the straightforward to the metaphorical, obvious to abstract. Within the cartoons, mazes, and word-puzzles, there are observations about natural process and phenomenon, and references to local characteristics.
The underlying social statement is that of the journey being more than the destination." (Metro Light Rail Book)