Union Square Narrative
This week in Union square a narrative that grabbed my attention was the narrative of history and story. Throughout the park, there are various indications of the past and the history that occurred in and around the site. In the immediate sight, there are the historical statues placed around the park; when you further investigate the park you notice things such as the timeline embedded into the floor of the sidewalks, some architecture that has been left from years back, and lastly art installation located in the underground subway station. This art installation frames and preserves old elements that existed before the renovation of union square. The park itself is a narrative of time and the culture of its users.
Subway sites
Spring St Subway Station
"Creative Stations" is a handmade mosaic tile mural created by Edith Kramer in 1994. The mural depicts the 14th st subway station during the 90's and is made from materials such as marble, granite, slate, brick, ceramic tile, and glass. Creative stations is part of the temporary art installations that was sponsored by the Metropolitan Authority/Arts for Transit. Artist, Edith Kramer was an elementary school teacher in Greenwich village. She was considered a pioneer of art therapy and engaged with her students and the communities to create these mosaic murals.
Christopher St Path Subway Station
This mural is located in the Christopher St path station. The mural consists of 13 panels in which are distributed at the entrance and through the station. This mural was created by artist Biff Elrod in 1986 and continued in 1999; the mural was originally sponsored by the Public Art Fund. The 13 panels showcase a series of painted portraits of different people ascending and descending, mimicking our move to and from the station. "My aim is to design work that presents a strong and perhaps familiar first impression, but that continues to reveal content beyond that initial encounter."
Research topics
Spring St Subway Station
"Creative Stations" is a handmade mosaic tile mural created by Edith Kramer in 1994. The mural depicts the 14th st subway station during the 90's and is made from materials such as marble, granite, slate, brick, ceramic tile, and glass. Creative stations is part of the temporary art installations that was sponsored by the Metropolitan Authority/Arts for Transit. Artist, Edith Kramer was an elementary school teacher in Greenwich village. She was considered a pioneer of art therapy and engaged with her students and the communities to create these mosaic murals.
Christopher St Path Subway Station
This mural is located in the Christopher St path station. The mural consists of 13 panels in which are distributed at the entrance and through the station. This mural was created by artist Biff Elrod in 1986 and continued in 1999; the mural was originally sponsored by the Public Art Fund. The 13 panels showcase a series of painted portraits of different people ascending and descending, mimicking our move to and from the station. "My aim is to design work that presents a strong and perhaps familiar first impression, but that continues to reveal content beyond that initial encounter."
Research topics
Controversial / Political Art installations in NYC
Throughout time many have viewed art as a simply beautiful sight, although many artists have used art as a medium to express their, somewhat controversial, opinions on the events of society. I am interested in the ways the public react to these "controversial" pieces, as well as the true nature behind them. Focusing in on NYC and the public art scene, there have been many installations that have called for more attention. In 1989, Gran Fury, a collective artist, released a campaign promoting LGBT rights. He continued to fight the government and social bodies that attempted to make the individuals suffering from AIDS and the whole AIDS epidemic "invisible".
The West Village & LGBT culture and history
As I am currently a resident in the west village I am very curious to explore the culture and history of the LGBT community. How has this impacted the landscape and development of the west village? How has this affected the commercial goods available in the area?
The Art of Food
Throughout time many have viewed art as a simply beautiful sight, although many artists have used art as a medium to express their, somewhat controversial, opinions on the events of society. I am interested in the ways the public react to these "controversial" pieces, as well as the true nature behind them. Focusing in on NYC and the public art scene, there have been many installations that have called for more attention. In 1989, Gran Fury, a collective artist, released a campaign promoting LGBT rights. He continued to fight the government and social bodies that attempted to make the individuals suffering from AIDS and the whole AIDS epidemic "invisible".
The West Village & LGBT culture and history
As I am currently a resident in the west village I am very curious to explore the culture and history of the LGBT community. How has this impacted the landscape and development of the west village? How has this affected the commercial goods available in the area?
The Art of Food
NYC overtime has become a huge hub for new and innovative cuisines. As a result of that, and the diversity of cultures in the city, we have seen an increase in the popularity of "street food" and "to-go foods". In my opinion, food, and that gathering for a meal has always been an act in which brings people and communities together. Restaurants, food halls, markets, food festivals, and even street carts are often spaces in which we see many gather and meet. I am curious to investigate ways in which food attracts the public as well as how it shapes the public and their actions. Does the concept of dining present a narrative in itself? How can we use these curated experiences to influence the public and their actions?
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