‘Art of Recovery’ murals magnify Main Street K-rails

They say adversity breeds creativity, and from the hardship of COVID restrictions artists have discovered an exciting new canvas — street side K-Rails.

Up and down Main Street, the concrete barriers installed for al-fresco dining have been adorned with vibrant artwork in the latest installment of Santa Monica’s “Art of Recovery” initiative, which employs artists in service of the City’s recovery efforts.

The goal of the K-Rail project is two-fold: to create a unique opportunity for artists to ...