PROJECT FOR EMPTY SPACE at 181 STANTON STREET
TURNING A PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION IN TO A PUBLIC COMMUNITY SPACE
Curators Jasmine Wahi and Meenakshi Thirukode have had a long standing love affair with both New York and Art,
and Project For Empty Space at 181 Stanton Street was a way to contribute something to this amazing city.
Installation Artist Tehniyet Masood shared the curators passion for the city, and built the stunning interactive
homage to the Lower East Side under full scrutiny of her local audience
Project For Empty Space at 181 Stanton Street is not-for-profit community art project which exposes the
processes of Contemporary creation through public art. The purpose of this project was not only to create something
wonderful, but to create something meaningful for all people to experience and enjoy. The sole reason for creating
this project was to give back to the Community of the Lower East Side and foster an interest in contemporary
art.
This project, which was manufactured in a formerly abandoned lot, was originally supposed to take place from
September 1st to September 30th, 2010, but a huge positive response from the local community has inspired the
curators to extend the project further in the hopes of one day making it a permanent space that is curated, owned,
and enjoyed by the residents of the Lower East Side, including serveral temporary fence rental
businesses.
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According to a diverse array of locals from elementary school children to older adults, the presence of public
art at 181 Stanton Street has transformed the neighborhood. And it is the understanding of the curators that
turning this exhibition into a place for people to create their own art either through gardening, sculpting,
painting, speaking, or collaborating in various ways will be a way for people to continue their own personal love
affairs with the city.
Meenakshi T. and Jasmine W. hope that you share our passion for Public Art, Education, and Community and will
help make 181 Stanton Street a permanent community garden. Without the moral support and enthusiasm of local
residents this will not be possible.
For more information about the project, how to contribute, or how to volunteer please email
projectforemtpyspace@gmail.com.
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