TROMPE L'OEIL
2016 | Marcus Garvey Park
Trompe l’Oeil is a photo-assemblage consisting of 1,166 details of Manhattan walls, printed on metal.
This artwork pays tribute to the Lenape tribe, the original inhabitants of what is now Marcus Garvey Park, and is inspired by Lenape clothing. It seeks to evoke the primeval state of the park. The pattern is created by compiling and editing photos from my 'Urban Mosaic' series, which features wall details from all over Manhattan. This process establishes a connection between the Lenape era and the present. Through the fence, visitors encounter a space where the Lenape once lived, bridging the gap between the park’s ancient roots and its modern-day visitors.
Trompe l'oeil has been presented at the Flux Art Fair 2016 and responds to the curatorial theme: “Changing landscape”. It received an artist grand from Marcus Garvey Park Alliance and an award for the Best fence installation - Flux Art Fair , 2016.
TROMPE L'OEIL | 2016 | prints on aluminum | 2' 10" x 2' 8"
TROMPE L'OEIL | 2016 | prints on aluminum | 2' 10" x 2' 8"
TROMPE L'OEIL | 2016 | prints on aluminum | 2' 10" x 2' 8"
TROMPE L'OEIL | 2016 | prints on aluminum | 2' 10" x 2' 8"
TROMPE L'OEIL | 2016 | prints on aluminum | 2' 10" x 2' 8"