New York City Subway Art Hunt
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Thoughts when the art was first found: On a quiet night at 3am I suddenly noticed flowers on the walls. It’s on both sides of the 6 you can’t go wrong
ROAMING UNDERFOOT
This is "ROAMING UNDERFOOT" by Nancy Blum made with Glass Mosaic in 2018 in the 28 St station.
More info from New York Open Data
28th StreetNANCY BLUMROAMING UNDERFOOT, 2018Glass mosaicGlass mosaic murals by artist Nancy Blum grace the platform walls of the historic 28 St station. The artwork celebrates the station and the above-ground neighborhood that includes architectural gems such as the New York Life Building and Madison Square Park, which are just a few blocks away. The station artwork depicts seven flowering plants that are sourced from the Madison Square Park ConservancyÕs Perennial Collection. The flowers include Red Buds, Magnolias, Hellebores, Witch Hazel, Daffodils, Hydrangea and Camellia. The blooming plants were chosen as representation of plant species that withstand changing climate conditions of the city.Similar to an everchanging garden, ROAMING UNDERFOOT creates a delightful place to enjoy during every season. BlumÕs intent was to capture some of the magic of the nearby park, regarded as an urban sanctuary, and to enhance the station environment for transit riders. Known for her beautiful floral studies that reveal astonishing detail, Nancy Blum transforms the study of botany into bold and expressive statements of art.
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