# Transparent Utility Boxes Manifest Station by Mona Caron Imagines an Alternate Reality By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifest-station References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/08/manifest-station/) & [monacaron](http://monacaron.com/MTA/manifestation-station.shtml) Manifest Station is an [urban utility box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box) that looks as though it were [transparent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-olhovnikova). Looks, of course, can be deceiving. In reality, Manifest Station is a [painted mural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) that when observed at a particular angle lines up with the scene behind it. Speaking about realities, however, there are slight tweaks represented on the mural. It essentially depicts a greener existence. Painted by Mona Caron, Manifest Station was commissioned by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Located at the corner of Church Street and Duboce Avenue of the city. This Is Collossal points out, "As an added bonus, a mural in the background which was repainted in part on the utility box is actually an older piece by the same artist." She's sure to leave her mark somewhere else in due time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Transparent Objects:** Creating functional objects that appear transparent to the naked eye but actually serve a purpose. - **Immersive Street Art:** Using urban space to create interactive artwork that interacts with the environment. - **Green Realities:** Incorporating nature and environmentalism into art and design to inspire sustainable practices. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Commissioning artists to create immersive and engaging artwork in public spaces. - **City Planning:** Incorporating interactive and functional art pieces into urban planning and design to enhance public spaces. - **Environmental Activism:** Using art and design to inspire environmental consciousness and advocacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md)