The Department of Transportation unveiled a new public art piece titled 'Aunties' by artist Fitgi Saint-Louis, located at Malcolm X Boulevard and 124th Street. This vibrant artwork, composed of colorful wooden figures symbolizing women, celebrates the multicultural heritage of Harlem, highlighting the community's spirit. Saint-Louis expressed her deep connection to Harlem and the influence of its artistic legacy on her work. DOT Commissioner Rodriguez emphasized the city's commitment to accessible public art, stating that art should be brought to the community and support grassroots artists.
Aunties really is a celebration of women in Harlem, the collective that comes together from this beautiful diaspora of people from the Caribbean to the African continent from the South and the West, everyone really comes together here, and that's a vibrant, luminescent spirit, Saint-Louis told amNewYork.
It is time that we support all the grassroot artists in our community to have the strength and support that they need. And what better place for us to use what we have, our public spaces.
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