"bridge," a public sculpture in NYC
In 2015, Jamie Emerson was selected to be one of 6 sculptors in the Model to Monument Program (M2M). Over the next year, he would work with engineers, the Parks Dept, metal fabricators, and master sculptor Greg Wyatt to fabricate and install a public sculpture on the Riverside Park South Waterfront. After building the structure, Jamie covered the over 300 sq. ft interior space with a mural depicting scenes of contemporary city life.
Model to Monument (M2M) is a partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Since 2010, M2M has trained a diverse, international group of 49 League artists in the process of creating large-scale sculpture for outdoor public spaces under the guidance of master sculptor Greg Wyatt, resident artist at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan. Built to withstand NYC's harsh winter and rainy spring seasons, Jamie Emerson's Bridge was constructed over water, and around a pre-existing park walkway. At the end of pier, visitors were afforded a unique space from which to enjoy the waterfront views.
Model to Monument (M2M) is a partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Since 2010, M2M has trained a diverse, international group of 49 League artists in the process of creating large-scale sculpture for outdoor public spaces under the guidance of master sculptor Greg Wyatt, resident artist at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan. Built to withstand NYC's harsh winter and rainy spring seasons, Jamie Emerson's Bridge was constructed over water, and around a pre-existing park walkway. At the end of pier, visitors were afforded a unique space from which to enjoy the waterfront views.
Western view of "Bridge" facing the West Side Highway and midtown Manhattan.
Artist Jamie Emerson painted the internal murals for "Bridge" from life, using models.
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Eastern view of "bridge" facing the Hudson River.
The interior of Jamie Emerson's Bridge featuring paintings executed in the perspective of viewers entering the space.
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