The De-Fence Project is a site-specific display that is integrated into a 300ft long wooden fence running atop a sidewalk bridge of the Empire Stores building in the Empire-Fulton State Park in Dumbo, Brooklyn. The mural is composed of 60 plywood panels attached above and below the fence utilizing the existing wooden framework. Evolving from left to right, the pattern features a variety of natural shapes, such as jellyfish, leaves, and birds. <\/p>\n
This project is a great example of how the unsightly can easily be made more beautiful and interesting. Donated entirely by Exhibitology Inc., a Brooklyn based design and fabrication company, it is now threatened by the hand of our state government that often forgets the everyday people it represents. But the De-Fence Project has won the hearts of Dumbo residents and the support of local business owners, such as St. Ann’s Warehouse. Many business owners have praised the project, and feel that in a challenging economy, bringing interest and creativity to our area can only help welcome potential customers. They want it to stay, especially because they will be living with this construction fence for a long time. Due to the building’s deterioration, the sidewalk bridge was erected to protect pedestrians on the sidewalk below; it is slated to be in place for the next seven years, or until repair funding is realized.<\/p>\n
The De-Fence Project was erected to coincide with BKLYN designs, a showcase for young Brooklyn-based designers. Due to time constraints, Exhibitology was not able to secure permission in time to for the May 7th install and thus The State’s position is that anything that they can’t control is not allowed. Regional director of New York State Parks, Rachel Gordon has officially deemed the installation \u00e2\u20ac\u0153vandalism\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and has threatened to pursue the matter further stating that if the installation is not removed by Exhibitology Inc. promptly, and the sidewalk bridge returned to its original bleak condition, they will destroy it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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