Public Art: Piano on the Plaza
As part of the Piano on the Plaza public art initiative, I partnered with the Arts Council of Princeton to transform an upright piano into an interactive work of public art displayed in Princeton's downtown plaza.
The design features a vibrant collage of influential blues and jazz pianists, celebrating the artists whose innovation and creativity transformed American music. By bringing these portraits into a public gathering space, the project invited visitors of all ages to engage with the history of jazz, reflect on its cultural impact, and experience art as part of everyday community life.
This project reflects my broader practice of using public art, storytelling, and design to connect history, culture, and education in accessible ways.
Learn more about the project: https://www.mcccvoice.org/piano-project/
0. Hazel Scott
1. Little Richard
2. Thelonious Monk
3. Ray Charles
4. Oscar Peterson
5. Champion Jack Dupree
6. Mary Lou Williams
7. Scott Joplin
8. Nina Simone
9. Ellis Marsalis
10. Marian McPartland
11. ALICE COLTRANE
12. Count Basie
13. Chick Corea
14. Geri Allen
15. Professor Longhair
16. Eddie Palmieri
17. Marcus Roberts
18. Fats Waller
19. Duke Ellington
20. Herbie Hancock
21. Younger Hazel Scott
22. Jelly Roll Morton
23. Jason Moran
24. Paul Robeson
25. Dr. John
26. Lillian Hardin Armstrong
27. Mature Mary Lou Williams
28. Young Herbie Hancock
29. Julia Lee
30. Meade Lux Lewis