A native of Binghamton, New York, noted sculptor John Ahearn gained recognition in the 80’s for his remarkably life-like, colorful casts of residents of the South Bronx — the community in which he chose to live and work. We recently sighted two of his astonishing installations — fashioned in collaboration with Rigoberto Torres — on the exterior walls of two South Bronx buildings. A homage to the community, these pieces transform both the buildings and their surrounding landscape into a celebration of local life.
Intervale Avenue at Kelly Street, “Double Dutch”
Dawson Street at Longwood Avenue, “Life on Dawson Street”
Photos by Tara Murray and Lois Stavsky
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I’ve been spring cleaning and came across a New Yorker from 1992 that I don’t remember reading. It has a great article about John Ahearn’s sculptures which are fantastic! Love them. (And the ones on this site) Tell John that he has a new Vancouver (Canada) fan.
Sincerely,
Deb Dawson