TRANSITIONS I

Transitions I
San Bernardino, California

Transitions I is a series of monumental murals by artist duo Yanoe x Zoueh, created for Step Up San Bernardino, a supportive housing development by Linc Housing. Spanning multiple façades, the murals feature large-scale portraits intertwined with botanical motifs, water elements, and symbolic abstraction. Together, they form a cohesive narrative of growth, resilience, and renewal within the community.

The project’s visual centerpiece includes towering portraits of men and women surrounded by luminous florals, designed to reflect both vulnerability and strength. By weaving natural imagery across the building’s architecture, the artwork transforms the property into a landmark that radiates warmth and belonging.

Transitions I exemplifies the power of public art in affordable housing and urban revitalization. Beyond aesthetic impact, the murals strengthen property identity, foster civic pride, and position the development as a cultural asset for the city of San Bernardino. The project underscores how large-scale art can elevate housing initiatives, engage communities, and add long-term value to real estate.

Drone Credit: Chop’em Down Films

Front façade mural with bold “450” architectural lettering surrounded by monochrome floral details. This large-scale design enhances wayfinding, branding, and property identity for Step Up San Bernardino.
Large-scale mural featuring a powerful female portrait with surrounding floral elements at Step Up San Bernardino. Commissioned for supportive housing, this artwork enhances the building façade with fine art storytelling that merges nature and resili
Striking mural of an elder male portrait integrated with botanical themes. Created for Step Up San Bernardino’s housing project, this public art installation fosters community pride while elevating the property’s cultural presence.
Striking mural of an elder male portrait integrated with botanical themes. Created for Step Up San Bernardino’s housing project, this public art installation fosters community pride while elevating the property’s cultural presence.
Striking mural of an elder male portrait integrated with botanical themes. Created for Step Up San Bernardino’s housing project, this public art installation fosters community pride while elevating the property’s cultural presence.
Striking mural of an elder male portrait integrated with botanical themes. Created for Step Up San Bernardino’s housing project, this public art installation fosters community pride while elevating the property’s cultural presence.
Architectural floral mural painted across the residential building façade at Step Up San Bernardino. Blending botanical motifs with urban design, this large-scale artwork transforms the property’s exterior into a landmark destination.
Public art floral mural painted along the side of Step Up San Bernardino’s residential facility. The design brings vibrancy and identity to community housing, combining botanical symbolism with urban placemaking.
Fine art mural featuring a framed floral composition at the main entrance of Step Up San Bernardino. Designed to welcome residents and visitors, this installation integrates large botanical elements into architectural details.
Corner view of floral murals wrapping the Step Up San Bernardino facility. The project demonstrates the power of public art in affordable housing, transforming the property into a landmark with lasting community value.
Striking mural of an elder male portrait integrated with botanical themes. Created for Step Up San Bernardino’s housing project, this public art installation fosters community pride while elevating the property’s cultural presence.
Striking mural of an elder male portrait integrated with botanical themes. Created for Step Up San Bernardino’s housing project, this public art installation fosters community pride while elevating the property’s cultural presence.

Services

Community Integration & Placemaking

  • Developed a cohesive visual language of resilience and renewal for residents of supportive housing.

  • Used symbolic portraiture, botanicals, and water elements to create a welcoming, restorative environment.

  • Designed artworks to foster dignity, belonging, and pride within vulnerable communities.

Housing Development Alignment

  • Coordinated with architects and developers to embed murals directly into new construction timelines.

  • Delivered scalable art solutions across multiple façades and sites within California.

  • Integrated durability planning—surface prep, coatings, and maintenance protocols—to ensure longevity in housing contexts.

Large-Scale Program Delivery

  • Managed one of eight contracted projects statewide, setting benchmarks for efficiency and consistency.

  • Aligned stakeholders (developer, general contractors, city, and nonprofit partners) under a unified vision.

  • Delivered turnkey public art that elevated affordable housing into recognized cultural landmarks, strengthening property value and civic identity.