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Artists and board members raise concerns about alterations to a Union Square public art installation
Summary
Artists Kristen Jones and Andrew Ginzel raised concerns that a building owner altered elements of a long-standing public art installation near Union Square; board members discussed mediating between artists and the property owner and possibly inviting the artists to speak to the board.
Board members discussed a request from artist Kristen Jones and a collaborator, Andrew Ginzel, about changes a building owner made to a public art installation near Union Square. The artists said some elements had been removed or altered and asked the board to help facilitate dialogue with the property owner.
Robin and Carter described the installation and said the artists were seeking more interaction with the building owner when changes to the piece are proposed. "They were hoping that we could help them for this to coincide with Earth Day, but, of course, that was derailed," Carter said, describing the group's outreach.
Why it matters: the installation is a visible public-art piece in the board's district and the artists asked the board to help mediate communication about future changes.
Next steps
Board members suggested asking the artists what specific remedies or outcomes they seek and inviting them to present at a meeting. Carter and Robin said they would follow up with Kristen Jones and copy relevant staff on correspondence.
No vote or formal action was recorded; board members agreed to reach out to the artists and building owner to attempt a mediated discussion.
