Zuluaga reflects, "I think this is part of the reason why this work keeps coming back to me. I think of it more as a reminder of everything that I've missed, of everything that we don't see. And it's not because it's not visible. It's because the way we navigate this city doesn't always activate our vision." This perspective highlights how urban environments can obscure meaningful landmarks.
The melancholy yet inviting nature of the Blue Station Stones, designed to represent tombstones, serves as a poignant reminder of history and identity, making it a vital part of the community's narrative.
Beverly Buchanan's work contextualizes itself within the larger narrative of Miami's history, linking the broader societal implications of remembrance with personal reflection in public spaces.
The interplay with the natural environment—the blue stones seeming to emerge from the lush foliage—serves as a metaphor for how significant aspects of culture and history can be overlooked in our daily lives.
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