We are staying in the amazing area of Brooklyn called Red Hook but it unfortunately falls in Zone A, an evacuation Zone. Despite our desire to stay, we decide to leave. |
MOSAIKA IS HAPPY TO BE BACK IN NEW YORK CITY INSTALLING A MOSAIC FOR THE NEWLY RENOVATED SMITH AND NINTH SUBWAY STATION IN BROOKLYN. THE ARTWORK, BY BROOKLYN BASED MULTI-MEDIA SCULPTURE ARTIST ALYSON SHOTZ, DEPICTS THE LONGITUDE LOCATION OF THE STATION AND IS MADE OF HAND GLAZED TILE, ALUMINUM AND STAINLESS STEEL.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Evacuation (day 15)
Race Against the Storm
Today is Sunday and the work site is closed tomorrow in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy so we would like to finish the installation of all the pieces. |
We don`t have too much left to install but it is already very windy and raining which makes our workday a little uncomfortable. |
Not to mention the tight spots left. |
We are about to install the last piece of the mosaic. |
End of day 14! |
Lucky 13
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Alyson visited the site today to check out and approve the color of caulk. She approves! |
It's subtle but for people looking closely, they will find Alyson's signature glazed onto the tiles. |
The whole left side is grouted and caulked and Ferrucio and Mike are treating the grout. With the left side done, the large scaffolding can be moved to the other side so we can continue to install. |
End of day 12! |
Latitude 40.25
Mike is testing out the caulking. |
While we continue grouting. |
There is an expansion joint above the doors that we have to cut the mosaic to fit. |
The large latitude piece is being installed. The Latitude coordinate marks a spot in water (this mosaic represents an antique nautical map) not far from Smith and 9th. |
Late into the night, we finally get to the other side! |
End of day 11! |
Monday, October 22, 2012
Locals Only
Alyson came by today to check out our progress and to decide on a grout color. |
We installed above the door today. |
Because there is a straight latitude line running through the whole mosaic, Mike makes sure it's level. |
Because there are still many workers in this area, we protect the mosaic where we think people are most likely to hit it. |
End of day 9! |
Super 8
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