765 Manida Street

Monica Banks
Louisa and Rusty, 2002, steel
NYC Department of Parks
and Recreation
Percent for Art Program

Monica Banks created two large steel sculptures for the Hunts Point Recreation Center: Louisa, a horse located outside the basketball court, and Rusty, a dog located in the lobby near the front desk. Both sculptures were forged from continuous steel rods and each resembles a three-dimensional line drawing. The artist explained that by installing these "functionless" sculptures at a recreation center, she hoped to inspire children's interest in creating and admiring works of art.


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