NEST
The NYC DOT Art Program partnered with the Freshkills Park Alliance to present, “NEST,” a sculptural configuration located at the St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island. The three totem-like sculptures symbolically represent the relationship between the bird populations and habitats found in Staten Island’s Freshkill Park to the urban environment that surrounds it. “NEST” aims to bring new attention to the wildlife in the park, most of which New Yorkers do not typically have exposure to, through embellished, moving images secured into the stacked boxes within the sculpture, that can be seen changing shape and color from different viewpoints. Practicing architect and artist, Kirk Finkel, also worked with local young community members to create the interior habitats of the boxes.
NYCDOT Art Program, Community Commissions
“NEST” by Kirk Finkel
In partnership with the Freshkills Park Alliance
St. George Ferry Terminal, Richmond Terrace Plaza, Staten Island
NEST
The NYC DOT Art Program partnered with the Freshkills Park Alliance to present, “NEST,” a sculptural configuration located at the St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island. The three totem-like sculptures symbolically represent the relationship between the bird populations and habitats found in Staten Island’s Freshkill Park to the urban environment that surrounds it. “NEST” aims to bring new attention to the wildlife in the park, most of which New Yorkers do not typically have exposure to, through embellished, moving images secured into the stacked boxes within the sculpture, that can be seen changing shape and color from different viewpoints. Practicing architect and artist, Kirk Finkel, also worked with local young community members to create the interior habitats of the boxes.
NYCDOT Art Program, Community Commissions
“NEST” by Kirk Finkel
In partnership with the Freshkills Park Alliance
St. George Ferry Terminal, Richmond Terrace Plaza, Staten Island