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Desert in Motion

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Colorful, art-decorated pillars in an airport baggage claim area with baggage carousels and blurred people in the background.
A large digital screen displaying 'Desert in Motion By Patrick Barwinski' in a baggage claim area, surrounded by pillars decorated with colorful, desert-themed art.
Three colorful pillars in an indoor public space. The closest pillar has pink and blue stripes with black plant silhouettes, and a lime green base with pink polka dots.
A colorful baggage claim area with multiple screens displaying 'Baggage claim rotating exhibition series' graphics featuring cacti and stars. Decorated pillars and artificial turf line the carousels, with a large number '2' on the wall.

Exhibition: June 16, 2026 – January 15, 2027

Part of PSP’s rotating baggage claim columns series, Desert in Motion transforms 14 baggage claim columns into an immersive journey through the Coachella Valley. Created by local artist Patrick Barwinski, the installation blends the region’s iconic architecture, palm-lined landscapes, and dramatic desert scenery to welcome travelers with a vibrant sense of place. Selected through a competitive open call that attracted more than 270 artist submissions, the artwork is the inaugural installation of Art@PSP.

A male artist, wearing an orange paint-splattered shirt and cap, crouches on a yellow platform in front of a colorful mural with geometric shapes and white outlines of vehicles. He holds a paint can and brush.

Meet the Artist: Patrick Barwinski

Patrick Barwinski is a Riverside County artist whose bold, colorful work is inspired by the landscapes, architecture, and culture of the Coachella Valley. His large-scale murals and installations transform public spaces into vibrant experiences that celebrate a strong sense of place.

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