The impressive range New York’s architecture, from the humblest home to the slenderest tower, powers my inspiration to create. I aim to capture my perceptions of the bustling city through art.
With a base measuring 28 by 36 inches, I built this model in summer 2014 of wood, paper, and plastic. It contains several dozen of the city’s landmarks, skyscrapers, people, lampposts, subway stations, and a bevy of operating subway cars. Whenever I glance at my tiny creation, I rejoice in knowing that my love of New York is within the breadth of my arms.
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Animation of New York City in miniature
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Animation of one day in the New York City subway
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The chaotic city passes me when riding the NYC subway. It is a whirlwind of colorful peoples, buildings, and cultures. Each new turn of the creaking screeching train reveals new sights. At each new tunnel, there is the always the waiting for the burst of light at the end. And then, there is always the expectation of the next journey.
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Model of Grand Central Terminal
Model of Grand Central Terminal
Times Square
Chrysler Building
People
Flatiron
The Village
East River
Pocket Park
Chrysler & Empire
Midtown
Chrsysler and Empire
Bird’s Eye View
Park Ave
Night Scene
Guggenheim
East River
Guggenheim
Manhattan
New York by Night
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Paper cutouts
Like origami, these flat sheets fold into the shapes of three-dimensional landmarks.
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