To use a musical phrase, this "Ribbon Cutting Ceremony" was the elision* to the largest public art program in New York City: Each and every one of the 50 Sing for Hope Pianos has been permanently homed in an NYC public school after their musical sojourn through the City's parks and public spaces. These pianos will now go on to have a new and resounding life supporting kids who love to learn music.
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This "console" piano I painted is in honor of my sister, whose work as an interior designer increased people's quality of life through the environments in which they lived.
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(I was featured in the bottom photo of the printed issue - click "read more" to see.)
Read MoreArtful pianos getting second life after two-weeks on public display in five boroughs
And although the pianos — which are designed by an array of volunteer artists, community members of all ages, and celebrities — are only out in the public for two weeks, the plan is to allow the instruments to continue to have a life influencing others.
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Each year, Sing for Hope selects local and international artists to create individual piano artworks as a part of the largest public arts project in NYC. I've been wanting to be a part of this public art project since its beginning, and I was thrilled to be have been chosen for it! The design of my piano was in honor of my sister who died in June 2015.
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