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A NYC Percent for Art Program commission, this permanent, hand-painted mural installation w/ acrylic on modular Dibond panel is a site-specific artwork for PS101K Brooklyn (New York) measuring approximately 116 ft long x variable height. ChromaDepth 3D Glasses are also offered to provide an interactive experience for students. Commissioned by the NYC Department of Education, NYC School Construction Authority Public Art for Public Schools program in collaboration with the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Percent for Art Program. New school addition designed by PKSB Architects. Collection of the NYC Department of Education, Public Art for Public Schools. Thematic overview: based on extensive research, abundant symbolism embeds this immersive installation to celebrate our cosmic and aquatic frontiers, referencing everything from PS101 alumnus Carl Sagan to Bensonhurst’s rich maritime history. Cosmic and aquatic vignettes greet viewers in the lobby, merging whimsically with flora, fauna, and sea life indigenous to New York. As one moves through the installation toward the cafeteria, the climate changes from temperate to semi-tropical as the color palette morphs from cool to hot.