8. Plastic Chandeliers on Park Avenue
Have you seen the four shining chandeliers that decorate Park Avenue from 69th to 70th Street? These interior design favorites are usually constructed with crystals and candles, but artist Willie Cole chose a more relatable and layered medium: plastic. The 4 part series is made from 9,000 recycled water bottles and recycled, “found objects”, with a statement in favor of second-life materials and mindful city trash usage. Each fixture has its own name and design, inspired by the author’s personal experiences and the installation’s location. If you happen to find Liberty Lantern, you’ll notice that each bottle is filled with one image of New York’s own Lady Liberty. Willie Cole’s chandeliers will be on display through the end of the year and more of his indoor work can be viewed at museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art.
