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