LOCATION: New York, New york
ROLE: Conceptual Designer
Proposal.
In the dynamic landscape of New York City, scaffolding often becomes a ubiquitous sight. What is namely considered a sight for sore eyes, scaffolding can also be viewed as an opportunity - symbolizing change and evolution. While most perceive it as an eyesore, I see it as a blank canvas for collaborative opportunity and social engagement.
In New York City, initiatives focusing on art and culture play a vital role in supporting local artists and enriching the community's cultural landscape. Collaborating with local and state Artists, the state can work with developers in NYC, reshaping the city's skyline and steering it in new directions. The simple incorporation of art transforms the scaffolding fabric, inspiring its narratives into a city’s reflection and ever-changing identity - inspiring New Yorkers daily.
“By investing in the arts, New York City cultivates a thriving creative ecosystem that reflects its diverse cultural heritage and fosters innovation and expression.”
The iconic Toms Restaurant Uptown on Broadway
Current initiatives:
Public Art Challenge phalt Art Initiative
Mark Levine Manhattan Borough President the Shed
Read.
Department of Economic and Social Affairs
The ARCHITECTS newspaper
What does "radical urbanism" mean today?
wall street journal
Why New York City Can’t Fix Its Ugly Scaffolding Problem
The gothamist
“NYC needs to address 'epidemic of scaffolding in Manhattan,”