Thank you for your interest!
When I first moved to Prospect Park Lefferts Gardens six years ago I became curious about the enormous tree sculpture that stands at the intersection of Empire Boulevard and Flatbush Avenue.
As an artist, I have always been drawn to neglected and forgotten elements in public space.
The purpose of my work is to draw out and celebrate these elements with color. The tree sculpture,
while prominent and formidable, is curiously invisible and, as such, is the perfect element for artistic
exploration and community collaboration.
The purpose of my work is to draw out and celebrate these elements with color. The tree sculpture,
while prominent and formidable, is curiously invisible and, as such, is the perfect element for artistic
exploration and community collaboration.
I began to think about a public, collaborative art project that would draw attention to the trees again and
allow local school kids to be a proactive part of the changes happening in their neighborhood and, at the
same time, celebrate and preserve a familiar landmark. This past fall, I presented my idea to
Community Board 9 and received near unanimous support. From there I have received the support of
the Department of Transportation, and PLG Arts Association. I am pleased to report that with the
support and permission of the above organizations the idea of the Flatbush Trees Project has become a
reality.
allow local school kids to be a proactive part of the changes happening in their neighborhood and, at the
same time, celebrate and preserve a familiar landmark. This past fall, I presented my idea to
Community Board 9 and received near unanimous support. From there I have received the support of
the Department of Transportation, and PLG Arts Association. I am pleased to report that with the
support and permission of the above organizations the idea of the Flatbush Trees Project has become a
reality.
I am inviting schools within the CB9 district to come reflect and examine the future by making
this curious icon one of purpose. I envision going to local schools to conduct a two-hour workshop
during which I’ll give a short presentation introducing the project and then spend the rest of the time
instructing and assisting the students in constructing a simple “flower” which will be affixed to the tree;
their own unique artistic contribution on display in their neighborhood.
this curious icon one of purpose. I envision going to local schools to conduct a two-hour workshop
during which I’ll give a short presentation introducing the project and then spend the rest of the time
instructing and assisting the students in constructing a simple “flower” which will be affixed to the tree;
their own unique artistic contribution on display in their neighborhood.
Below is my PR KIT that describes the project in more detail.
Please
visit these links for more information and press already written about the
project.
FUNDRAISER:-
fundraising site for the project led by Tim Thomas
PRESS:
ARTIST’S
WEBSITE
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