Settings, 2008
Ceramic plates and tiles
Overall: 10 ft h x 60 ft w x 2 in d
Project for cafeteria of PS/IS 276,
Battery Park City, NY
Commissioned by The City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs
Percent for Art Program
Installation to be completed Fall 2010
Settings is a permanent installation for the cafeteria of PS/IS 276 that is made of hundreds of plates and square tiles that have been arranged into a colorful and dynamic composition. By collecting decorative plates from homes in the nearby Battery Park City neighborhood, this installation extends the domestic realm into the public setting. While the plates themselves represent individual participants, the wide range of designs collectively speaks to the diversity of the neighborhood. From the initial gathering process to the completion of the work, many generations of students will come to understand that they are a vital part of a larger community. Ultimately, Settings is both a literal and abstracted portrait of local families and is inspired by the belief that the foundation of education begins in the home.
