In his project, Tribute to Paleteros, artist Roberto Salas celebrates paleteros. Salas reveres the paleteros as vendor-heroes with desirable treats because they create everlasting memories for generations and park-goers in the instance of Park Social. Tribute to Paleteros takes the form of various large-scale, Popsicle sculptures. As vehicles pass these sculptures, their headlights illuminate these roadside attractions. The drivers are the participants as their cars project lights that glow and animate the pieces. This interaction creates a new art venue, a new museum, a new gallery where anyone driving or walking by can become part of the experience. From this, Salas hopes that community members will become unofficial docents of this new museum, sharing their enthusiasm for the work.
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Project By
Date and Location
Installation on view:
June 24 -
November 20, 2022
Standley Park
3585 Governor Dr
San Diego, CA 92122
University Gardens Park
6431 Gullstrand Street
San Diego, CA 92122
University City Neighborhood
Council District 1
Events
Tribute to Paleteros Installation
Standley Park
Tribute to Paleteros Installation
Friday, June 24, 2022 to Sunday, November 20, 2022,
Standley Park View Map
Drive or walk by the installation Tribute to Paleteros, which takes the form of Popsicle sculptures, and becomes a roadside attraction, illuminated by cars at night.
Tribute to Paleteros Installation
University Gardens Park
Tribute to Paleteros Installation
Friday, June 24, 2022 to Sunday, November 20, 2022,
University Gardens Park View Map
Drive or walk by the installation Tribute to Paleteros, which takes the form of Popsicle sculptures, and becomes a roadside attraction, illuminated by cars at night.