The Intersection Mural at 3rd Avenue and J Street, titled Abalone Journey, is a collaboration between local artists Janelle Louie and Thao Huynh French, alongside the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA). This project is part of the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s efforts to enhance public spaces through art while celebrating the cultural and historical significance of San Diego’s Asian Pacific community.
The mural pays tribute to the early Chinese fishermen of the 1800s who helped develop San Diego’s abalone fishing industry. Their stories of perseverance and the community’s contributions are captured through vivid imagery, including traditional fishing junks, abalone symbolism, and elements of Chinese ink art.
The project, utilizing durable thermoplastic materials, will beautify the Marina District intersection while promoting pedestrian safety and community pride.
Read more about the historical context and imagery found within “Abalone Journey” from the artists.”
