An electrical box on Magnolia Ave. across from Riverside Community College (RCC; in front of the house at 4911 Magnolia Ave., Riverside) has been painted with an attractive blue and green design reminiscent of a floral- or leaf-like pattern. The artist is unknown.
On the sides of the raised 91 freeway at the Brockton Avenue underpass (near 7177 Brockton Ave., Riverside) are a series of Riverside-themed transportation are showing Riverside's raincross symbol and arches. Selected examples are shown below. Note: these are similar to those seen downtown (see earlier post) with a few variations.
On the west side of the playground in the back of Bryant Elementary School, are a number of containers which sport murals or mural-like paintings. The provide messages of encouragement and advice to the elementary school students. The artist or artists are unknown, although one mural is signed with what appears to be the initials MLZ.
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On the wall bordering the sidewalk to the west of Riverside County Office of Education (3939 13th St, Riverside, CA 92501) are a series of murals recognizing the four educational initiatives emphasized by Dr. Edwin Gomez, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools. These focus on mental health, financial literacy, literacy by the 5th grade, and equity and inclusive practices. The murals were designed by Tyson Knight and painted by Riverside County students. A website discussing the educational initiatives can be found here.
A new series of murals have been painted on the walls adjacent to and behind the Smoke & Dreams Shop parking lot at 3648 Central Ave., Riverside. It appears that the murals were painted by multiple unknown artist who signed with initials, monikers or pseudonyms. They are shown in order, beginning with those closest to the street. Update: Oct. 8, 2024; Photos of two more murals have been added.
Today I briefly visited the Mud Hut Pottery Studio (9900 Indiana Ave unit 5, Riverside, CA; @mudhutpotteryriverside) to take a photo of its colorful pottery-themed mural on the wall just inside the studio door. The mural was painted by Juan Navarro @luvmonsterz in May 2023.
The sun screens and stairway screens on the new UC Riverside School of Medicine Education Building 2 (E Campus Dr, Riverside, CA) bear a striking resemblance to DNA and protein sequencing gels. I am not sure if it was intentional or just fortuitous, but I find it noteworthy given the important role of genetics in modern medicine. The screens were made by BŌK Modern. Below are some examples of the solar and stairway screens, DNA and protein sequencing gels, and some citrus-themed artwork in the interior of the building.
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Another photo of the orange-themed interior art along central stairway
