Public art is integrated into many stations along the Midvalley Express bus rapid transit line, reflecting the unique character of each community and enhancing the rider experience and the surrounding environment.
Created in collaboration with Murray City, Taylorsville City, West Valley City, and Salt Lake Community College, the custom glass panel artwork at each station is inspired by the people, culture, and natural landscapes of the area.
Explore the artists and their work below.
Murray Boulevard Northbound Station
“Downtown Murray”
Artists: Paul Heath & Donna Pence
Medium: Digital Art
Artist statement:
Donna Pence and Paul Heath appreciate Murray and its rich history. Nestled between the Cottonwood Canyons and Creek, Murray is known for its farming, railroad transportation and smelting industry. Our panels for this MVX project are meant to reflect various aspects of Murray's history in a mosaic approach. From Wheeler Farm's agricultural traditions, the natural and recreational beauty of the Jordan River Parkway, to the vintage charm of Murray's downtown, along with showcasing the future promise and architecture of Modern Murray, we hope that we have given UTA riders and viewers a scenic overview of what Murray and its history have to offer.
Murray Boulevard Southbound Station
"Industry, Stacks, & Railroad"
Artists: Paul Heath & Donna Pence
Medium: Digital Art
Vine Street Eastbound Station
“Modern Murray”
Artists: Paul Heath & Donna Pence
Medium: Digital Art
Murray Central Northbound Station
"Wheeler Farm"
Artists: Paul Heath & Donna Pence
Medium: Digital Art
Murray Central Southbound Station
“Jordan River Parkway”
Artists: Paul Heath & Donna Pence
Medium: Digital Art
Taylorsville: 4500 S 2700 W Northbound
“A summer evening over the Wasatch Mountains”
Artist: Chelsea Blosil
Medium: Digital Art
Artist statement:
The Wasatch Mountains share a wide range of colors over all 4 seasons. This piece was created with all the colors of the Wasatch rock in mind. The hues of purples / blues. While sun-kissed by the evening alpine glow.
Taylorsville: 1300 W, #1
“The Barker threshing Machine and things that grow”
Artist: Jamie Kyle
Medium: Digital Collage
Artist Statement:
My artwork has always focused on old photographs. For this project, I worked with the Taylorsville Bennion Heritage Center to find historic photos from the local area. They helped me locate these images of the Barker family and workers with their threshing machine. These images capture a moment in the agricultural history of Taylorsville, as well as show the ways people worked and used technology in the valley. The photographs are also surrounded by and intertwined with illustrations of local flora and staple crops farmed in the area. They remind us what was here before, as well as what settlers brought with them...and the connection to the land. Plants included are: Sego Lily, White Indian Paintbrush, Yellow Arnica, Alfalfa, Showy Milkweed, Showy Fleabane, Mountain Goldenrod, Red Indian Paintbrush, and Common Wheat.
Taylorsville: 1300 W, #2
“The Barker threshing Machine and things that grow”
Artist: Jamie Kyle
Medium: Digital Collage
Taylorsville: Atherton West Bay 1
“Flutter”
Artist: Lenka Konopasek
Medium: Mixed media painting and digital collage
Artist Statement:
My concept for the bus shelters designs conveys the idea of rejuvenation, movement, and transformation. The images consist of organic abstracted shapes evocative of flowers and other natural formations. The vibrant colors create an immersive color experience that activates the space. Animating the images are Western Monarch butterflies.
I used the monarch butterflies as a symbol for the Taylorsville’s rural past but also as a hope for the future. The butterflies travel thousand of miles every year during their migration. Their return is a beautiful sign of a healthy environment. I believe that public transportation plays an important role in reducing air pollution and protecting nature.
In addition, the monarch butterfly has many symbolic meanings across cultures, including: transformation, connection between the living and the dead, endurance, immigration (migration), diversity, renewal, joy and new beginning.
Taylorsville: Atherton West Bay 2
"Kaleidoscope"
Artist: Lenka Konopasek
Medium: Mixed media painting and digital collage
Taylorsville: Riverboat Southbound
“Our View, Our Connection”
Artist: Erica Lyon
Medium: Watercolor and pen on watercolor paper
Artist Statement:
Wherever we travel the mountains follow and guide us along the Wasatch Range. I focused on the mountain view from the bus stop itself. The Wasatch stretches from north to south and the river flows along the base. Local pigments were sourced to create the mountains to give it a natural feeling. I hope that this piece creates a sense of calm for those traveling/commuting.
Taylorsville: Riverboat
“Something Like This”
Artist: Elizabeth Carrington
Medium: Digital Art
Artist Statement:
Elizabeth Walker Carrington is a multidisciplinary artist known for vibrant pop-inspired paintings, illustrations, and large-scale public artworks. Her work combines bold color, graphic composition, and layered storytelling to create dynamic visual environments rooted in landscape, culture, and everyday life. Drawing inspiration from music, sport, travel, and regional identity, Carrington develops site-responsive artworks that reflect the energy and character of a place. Through murals, installations, and architectural interventions, she transforms public spaces into engaging civic landmarks that foster connection, curiosity, and a shared sense of community.
Taylorsville: Sunstone Northbound
“Jordan River Moonrise”
Artist: Caro Nilsson
Medium: Digital colored pencil
Artist Statement:
The Jordan River Corridor is a special place. It weaves through urban spaces, and supports so many native plant and animal species at the same time. Sometimes we forget the river is there, quietly flowing on its way. This piece hopes to remind us that our connections to nature are much closer than we think, this life-giving artery below the mountains and bound for the Great Salt Lake. Buffleheads and coyote willows bend and play beneath the setting sun on Olympus, the moon rising over the shoulder of the Wasatch. This piece is about belonging.
Taylorsville: Sunstone Southbound
“All the Fish”
Artist: Stephanie Swift
Medium: Digital illustration
Taylorsville: Atherton E Westbound
“Birds of the Jordan River”
Artist: Chuck Landvatter
Medium: Multimedia
Artist Statement:
This piece includes seven birds found in the Jordan River and Great Salt Lake ecosystem. I hope to bring attention to the beauty and magnificence of these incredible and vitally important animals.
Taylorsville: Atherton E Eastbound
“Beyond Horizons”
Artist: Priscilla De Carvalho
Medium: Digital illustration on polycarbonate resin panel
Artist Statement:
Beyond Horizons draws inspiration from the river near Monte Vista, where the experience of kayaking reflects movement, balance, and discovery. Local architecture informed the bold forms and colors, while native birds, plants, and mountains connect the piece to the surrounding landscape. The work celebrates the harmony between community and nature, inviting viewers to imagine what lies beyond the horizon.
