Downtown Largo
Bus loop at North entrance.
The Perennials, 2025 (Installation June 2025)
Anaitté Vaccaro
The Perennials: recycled plastic, recycled aluminum, power leaf solar panels, solar power system, RGB LED, and steel
Ground mural: Toxic free primer and paint
The Perennials (5): 4.5' w x 17' high/each
Ground Mural: 1800 sqft
The Perennials are patented, digital scenography sculptures, stand-alone, solar-powered, with smart city capabilities - crafted from recycled plastic. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted in a myriad of customized colors, capturing the essence of individualism and celebrating distinctive perspectives, emotions, and journeys. Illuminating at night in wondrous hues, it becomes an energy-oasis for passersby. Its design, resembling a vibrant stem bursting through the earth's surface, symbolizes nature's enduring spirit and the ability to rise above adversity. A painted ground mural radiates from its base - like fertile soil in bloom - complementing the sculptures and expanding the viewer's participatory reach. As viewers enter the space and engage with The Perennials, they become part of the artwork - mirroring pollinators drawn to a bloom, completing the cycle of interaction and meaning.
More than a sculptural beacon, The Perennial offers practical benefits to its surroundings. With smart city features and solar-powered infrastructure, it transforms sunlight into tangible services - whether through connectivity, lighting, or environmental data - reimagining public art as both a source of wonder and a tool for urban resilience. Like a cherished newcomer whose presence uplifts all around them, The Perennial serves as an act of love and appreciation, enriching the place it now calls home.
The Perennials at Downtown Largo Metro station marks the completion of the first public art installation along the transformative Blue Line Corridor in Prince George's County. This initiative celebrates creativity and community identity, cultivating a spirited cultural landscape that integrates art into daily life while fostering resilience, beauty, and connection.
Anaitté Vaccaro is an international award-winning Digital Scenographer born and raised in Puerto Rico. She coined the term Digital Scenography to define her expansive, cross-disciplinary work in immersive, multi-sensory environments - total works of art blending technology with fine art, performance, architecture, and visual storytelling.
Anaitté's work has been exhibited internationally and featured in television, radio, print, podcasts, and online platforms.
This project was funded and is presented by the Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council in collaboration with the WMATA Art in Transit Program.