The We Are… rider portrait exhibition celebrates diversity and the community of transit riders across multiple formats and sites including buses, trains and stations in Los Angeles County and online. Tag your selfie #SomosWeAreLA to join in Metro’s portrait exhibition and share your journey, too!
Project Description We Are – Metro Riders reflects the awesome cultural diversity one while traveling across the county using Metro. Drawing inspiration from his transit neighbors during daily commutes and sketching in a matter of minutes, the artist regularly captures individuals as they read, reflect and rest on their journeys, creating rider portraits that collective Los Angeles. About the Artist ALFRED MERCADO is a lifelong resident of Los Angeles, professional illustrator and graphic designer who earned a BFA from ArtCenter College of Design. His art blends traditional drawing and painting techniques along with digital media, with content that draws heavily on the inspiration he finds while experiencing people and cultures from all over the world in his native city.
