Traffic Control Box

Traffic Control Box

Merryn Alaka

Our communities around us, either those we choose or are born into, provide us safety, support, and ultimately a sense of belonging in our world. They allow us the space to become our most authentic, true version of ourselves. Inspired by the diverse and unique communities that reside all across Arizona, my patterned designs, both vibrant and rhythmic, incorporate colors, motifs, and symbols that serve as reminders of love, protection, and strength. The arches replicated across the design, draw from their history of being a symbol that embodies strength and support. The repeating eye is a light-hearted reinterpretation of the evil eye emblem, a sign of protection. Meditating on the playful movement of the repeating patterns and colors offers a realm of refuge and a moment to slow down and take in and appreciate the environments we build around ourselves.

Source: City of Chandler