Extraordinarily beautiful public art can be found in a seldom seen corner of San Diego’s Middletown neighborhood. A tile mosaic appears to depict a fiery, spiritual woman, rising above surging waves of colorful artwork composed of individually made tiles.
The mosaic is mostly hidden in a cranny by Kettner Boulevard, east of the Middletown trolley station, near the bottom of stairs that climb to the pedestrian bridge over Interstate 5. Few people use these stairs.
I can find no information about this mysterious public art. I took these photos today. The last time I observed it, about four years ago, the mosaic hadn’t been completed. You can see those images here.
If you know who created this stunning, very complex mural (perhaps a community project?) please leave a comment below!
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Wow, Richard, you discover the most wonderful things and then, bless your heart, you share them with us. Thank you. Merry Christmas and happy everything!
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Merry Christmas to you, too!
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Thank you! I’ve been walking past this mural in process for five years and have been trying to find out more.
I have seen the artist once and know this much. His name is Jer and he created the mosaic for unsheltered individuals who routinely use the semi-private area above it as a place to sleep. It is meant to be a mother welcoming them home.
I don’t know who Jer is. I just know he is a talented mosaic artist who has created a labor of love. The day the heart showed up made my own heart soar.
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That’s great info! It makes sense about the homeless. Whoever Jer is, he has a great heart, himself, and great artistry! Now that I’m thinking about it, I wonder if Jer also created the mosaics at the Washington Street Skatepark, which isn’t very far away?
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The artist is Jeramy Wright, he a local artist from Leucadia. His instagram handle is @jermwright
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