Traffic Box Wrap
@ Johnson City, Tennessee
I’m honored to share that my artwork, Reaching for the Light, was selected to be part of the Johnson City Traffic Box Wrap Program in Tennessee. This public art initiative transforms ordinary traffic signal boxes into vibrant works of art that reflect the spirit, identity, and creative energy of the community.
Originally painted as part of my Divine Feminine series, Reaching for the Light is a visual metaphor for resilience, healing, and the human desire for growth—even in the face of adversity. The central figure reaches upward from a dreamlike, inner world, surrounded by botanical elements and starry skies, symbolizing connection to both the earth and the cosmos.
For this installation, I adapted the original painting into a digitally wrapped format, carefully redesigning the composition to flow across the full surface of the utility box. I wanted the piece to feel immersive from every angle—so that drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians can discover new details as they pass by.
The work is scheduled to be installed in Johnson City, Tennessee, as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to enliven public spaces and make art accessible outside the walls of museums and galleries. I’m excited to contribute to a project that brings creativity into everyday spaces and honors the power of beauty in unexpected places.
LOCATION
Westmoreland Museum of American Art
221 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
If you ever find yourself visiting or driving through Johnson City, don’t forget to snap a picture with the box and share with me!
Facebook: @TheWestmoreland @stephanie.oplinger.1
Instagram: @westmorelandmuseum @stephanieoplinger_art
About the Johnson City Traffic Box Wrap Program
The Johnson City Traffic Box Wrap Program is a public art initiative that invites artists to create designs for traffic control boxes throughout the city. Supported by Johnson City Public Art, the program aims to reduce graffiti, enrich civic identity, and provide a platform for artists to be celebrated in a highly visible, public way.
You can learn more about the program here.