"Blue Line Oasis," by artist Lynn Aldrich, greets commuters at the Artesia train station with several images of water to remind them of the area's history.

"The area is well-known for its artesian wells, a well that reaches surface through it's own pressure," said Aldrich, who often uses water in her artwork as a metaphor for life and energy. "I thought that was an appropriate metaphor for urban experience and our constant striving for renewal."

A large mosaic and stone "well" greets passengers on entry to the station. Steel and copper "coins" appear to have been tossed into the center of the well. The area is landscaped with tall palm trees like a desert oasis and the well is a symbol of soothing refreshment of body and spirit and also serves as a seating area for waiting passengers.

Along the pathway into the station are strips of blue concrete panels—etched with references to our universal human longings—leading the observer toward a low wall of blue and green mosaic waves. The waves lead to the station platform, where ceramic tiles bear the wishes of children for their community.