Surreal Art Transforms Historic Glendale Gas Station

Inside Yuntao Xu’s ‘Estranged Landscape’ at Adams Square Mini Park

Glendale’s historic Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station has been transformed into a surreal, light-shifting landscape—bringing mountain contours and reflective textiles to an unexpected urban corner.

The space is currently hosting “Estranged Landscape,” a temporary immersive art installation created by Los Angeles architect and designer Yuntao Xu. Generously sponsored by the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission through its Urban Art Program, the exhibit reimagines natural topography inside a repurposed urban landmark.

Reimagining Natural Topography with Reflective Textiles

Inspired by the mountains and canyons surrounding Los Angeles, the installation uses lightweight, reflective fabric suspended by ceiling-mounted strings to form fluid, voluminous shapes. Visitors stepping into the mini park gas station experience a surreal blend of fuzzy textiles and color-shifting lights, creating an inviting encounter with beauty in an unexpected setting.

Xu, a licensed architect based in LA and co-founder of creative practice Studio KOMA, brings a background in digital fabrication, evocative forms, and material experimentation to the project. Since starting his professional career in 2019, Xu has cultivated a refined sensitivity to aesthetics, bridging traditional architectural practice with evocative art-making.

Exhibition Dates and Artist Reception

Located at 1020 E. Palmer Ave., Glendale, CA 91205, the exhibition is open now and will remain on view through January 8, 2027.

Art enthusiasts and local residents can also attend an upcoming artist reception hosted by the Adams Square Neighborhood Association on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2:30 PM.

Civic Support in the “Jewel City”

The installation is supported by a coalition of civic and community organizations, including Glendale Library, Arts & Culture, Glendale Community Services & Parks, and the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association.

Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County. Through initiatives managed by the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission, the city aims to consciously integrate public art into daily life, reinforcing local identity, civic pride, and economic vitality.

For information about the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission see the website: GlendaleArtsAndCulture.org