What does it mean to create a sense of home when you’re far from it? 🏠 In EdraSoto’s first major public art commission in NYC, “Graft” Soto reflects on the complexities of migration and identity through architectural interventions inspired by 🇵🇷Puerto Rican design. Using “rejas”—patterned wrought iron gates from post-war Puerto Rican architecture—Soto creates a space that explores the feeling of dislocation while staying connected to one’s roots.
Her work speaks to the emotional journey of adapting to a new environment while preserving cultural identity. “Graft” serves as a tribute to Puerto Rican communities and offers a communal space to reflect, gather, and celebrate heritage within the city’s bustling landscape. 🏙️✨
📍 Visit Graft” at the Doris C. Freedman Plaza in centralparknyc. 🔗 in our bio to learn more.
📽️: sandenwolff
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