Title: Waiting for the Bus
Artist: Crystal Evans
Future Bus Shelter Location: Walnut St @ Lohman Ave (Pending installation)
Description: Waiting for the Bus is an original watercolor painting of a spadefoot toad waiting at a bus stop with a brown paper bag full of groceries. Overhead, a dragonfly whizzes by, carrying a handbag and wearing a hat. This painting was inspired by the hustle and bustle of the bus stops in Las Cruces. I chose a few animals “on the go” to represent some locals enjoying a nice day, waiting for their public transportation. This painting feels cheerful and lively, a pleasant view for people passing by to enjoy.
Artist Statement: Crystal Evans is a painter, a potter, and a poet. Mostly self taught, she enjoys breaking artistic convention and leaning into the experimental. She was born and raised in Las Cruces, NM, and she takes pride in her community and works to engage with it. Crystal is inspired by ceramic artist Shōji Hamada, and visual artist Clive Barker. She lives with her partner, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 45 houseplants.
Crystal was the Fall 2024 Artist in Residence at the Organ Mountain Desert Peaks National Monument and was an Artist in Residence at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in July 2025. She’s a member of The Potter’s Guild of Las Cruces and is a full time NMSU student, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.
Art Stop Bus Shelter Public Art Exhibit was created by the City Art Board for the purpose of making art more accessible to community members and enhancing the everyday experience of our public spaces.
