Civic Assignment Project- Thelma Alvarado

 Thelma Alvarado- Civic Assignment Project 

DODGER STADIUM 



PHASE 1: The site 

I chose Dodger Stadium. I have been going here to watch the games ever since I can remember and I also work there. I have always been a dodger fan since I was a kid. I would go with friends, family, and coworkers. Then I started working there about two years ago which made me even a bigger fan. I got to meet so many people even some players, agents, and owners which made me feel even more connected to the stadium. When I would drive around I realized that there are so many are pieces, murals, statues, and graffiti throughout the whole stadium. Everything is just so well organized and just represents what public art is. 

PHASE 2: Field Work

Location: Dodger Stadium 
Artist: Robert Vargas
Theme: Spanish Heritage 
Type: Statue

Location- Dodger Stadium
Artist- Unknown
Type: Skywriting 


Location: Club Level Dodger Stadium 
Artist: Robert Vargas
Type: Photography 

PHASE 3: Critical Analysis 

The people who are being represented are players, franchise legends, and the history of the team. The big time players and legends that have played and have taken a step in Dodgers Stadium. Many of the murals and statues mainly focus on these legends. But some recent ones that have been made is for the day of the dead which is the first photo I put. Representing those who have passed away. The Los Angeles Dodger organization decides what art goes in the stadium. They chose the artist, check, approve the design, and then decided where in the stadium it should be placed. The dodgers also fund these artworks, usually through the team or ownership. The ownerships prove the money, Stan Kasten which is the team president is the decision maker, the executives/leadership groups plan and coordinate, and other collaborators just put their input into what should be made, places, and the placement. 

Phase 4: Proposal

What I like about the stadium is that it and its art bring a lot of people together. All the public art displayed throughout the stadium has meaning, whether it’s honoring legends, players, or the stadium itself. What I don’t like is that there isn’t much art representing communities or races. For example, there’s one skull bobblehead statue for Hispanics, but it’s not in a place where many people can see it you can only notice it if you walk or park in the lot near the skull. I feel there should be more public artworks representing different races and communities so that everyone feels seen and appreciated. I also think there should be murals or graffiti outside the stadium for fans or people just walking by. The outside currently feels plain, so adding color and art could attract more attention, especially for people who haven’t visited the stadium before. I would even make this into an actual proposal for my city because I know there are others who share the same opinion. If this idea reached a bigger audience, it might find the right people and support to make it happen.



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