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James Hart's avatar

So rad you got to do that. I hear you about sensory overload and the flow state antidote. That's what I used to love about riding my bike in the city. It would put me in a flow state where I could just go with the sensory bombardment, but walking was another story. Congrats on such a cool opportunity.

Michael Chesley Johnson's avatar

A wonderful tale! My first time in NYC was in the 80s. I was living in rural VT at the time, a country mouse. I wandered the streets on foot, open-mouthed with wonder. Your word, "texture," is exactly right and describes my experience.

Cyn's avatar

Glad to read about this cool project ✨️ Ade! Thanks for sharing!

də's avatar

I really loved this piece because you not only described your materials and process but you also explored NYC as the canvas, the hazards involved with public art making and your personal struggles. I will be looking for your art on the surfaces of NYC, around the Brooklyn Film Festival, on VICE and in the digital realm.

Celia Crane's avatar

Yes yes yes so much yes!

Jill Jacobs's avatar

Creating your art in NYC subways, and getting questioned by the police? You’ve joined a long legacy (Keith Haring etc) 👏

Josh Datko's avatar

Very cool! Funny about the tripod... there are plenty of bands that play in the subway stations taking up way more room than the tripods I think. Looks like you had fun! I enjoyed living in NYC when I was younger, but glad I'm not anymore :)

Lee's avatar

🌍🌏🌎✨

Emily Foucart's avatar

What a great project, Ade. Thank you for reporting the story with all the details ! How exciting !

Thomas Robertson's avatar

Super cool project. I also find crowds really hard, but it tends to make photographing in the city more challenging for me. Montreal also has some really beautiful graffiti and murals along with multitudes of lovely textures. Thanks for sharing, I'm looking forward to seeing the final release!

rune's avatar

beautiful as always Ade.