The Western Queens Gazette: Artists Create Museum Without Doors
The Museum Without Doors at the Flushing Greenmarket located in front of Maple Playground at 136-50 Maple Ave in Flushing.
In collaboration with local artists, the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce, New Inspiration Cares, Crystal Windows, and GrowNYC launched a new pop-up community art project, Museum Without Doors, at the Flushing Greenmarket located in front of Maple Playground at 136-50 Maple Ave, Flushing 11355. The Flushing Greenmarket: (www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/que ens/flushing).
The first exhibit showcases the work of two great artists, Joseph Hsu and Shih Pao Lin. Future exhibits will feature local artists Fred Adell and Eddie Abrams.
“Community art and culture are vital to surviving the awful plague that has brought our great City to its knees,” stated John Choe, executive director of the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce. “Through Museum Without Doors, we are committed to integrating and addressing all the needs of our community in our recovery efforts, which have included helping small business owners secure financial assistance and outdoor seating as well as our coordinating volunteers to deliver weekly food assistance to homebound individuals.”
Their first artist, Joseph Hsu, featured four photographs from his “New York on PAUSE” series, which depicts vivid images of New York City during the pandemic. Mr. Hsu spent the past four months documenting City life in Midtown Manhattan, Flushing, and other neighborhoods. “The City’s hustling and bustling blocks suddenly became silent and empty,” says Joseph Hsu in his photo essay depicting the City from January to May 2020.
World-renowned artist Shih Pao Lin brought in one of his stunning three-dimensional works and two paintings to the exhibition under the theme of “Bull Up the City.” His sculpture “Bull King” borrows the totem of the ox in the Chinese zodiac, conveying the message of love and peace to all New Yorkers. In Chinese culture, oxen symbolize bravery and vitality. The sculpture is made entirely from recycled materials from Crystal Windows and 3,000 MTA Metrocards donated by people from all sectors of society.
“Although individuals are weak, when we come together, we can become a powerful force for good. I hope the power of our ‘Bull King’ sculpture will send positive energy to all the workers at the MTA who have struggled to provide an essential service during this pandemic,” stated artist Shih Pao Lin. “Next year – the Year of the Ox – will be an important opportunity for our society to recover and grow in the post- COVID world.”
The Greenmarket, operated by GrowNYC, is open every Wednesday from 8am to 3pm, until November 24, 2020. The Chamber partners with GrowNYC to promote the Greenmarket and coordinates programming with local businesses, cultural groups, and civic associations.
Farmers at the Greenmarket accept cash, debit and credit cards, SNAP/EBT (food stamps), WIC & Senior FMNP coupons as well as Health Bucks (for every $5 spent in EBT, customers receive a $2 Health Buck coupon to purchase additional fruits and vegetables). For updates throughout the season, visit the Flushing Greenmarket webpage or the Chamber’s Facebook page for up-to-date information on at-market activities throughout the season.
The first exhibit showcases the work of two great artists, Joseph Hsu and Shih Pao Lin. Future exhibits will feature local artists Fred Adell and Eddie Abrams.
“Community art and culture are vital to surviving the awful plague that has brought our great City to its knees,” stated John Choe, executive director of the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce. “Through Museum Without Doors, we are committed to integrating and addressing all the needs of our community in our recovery efforts, which have included helping small business owners secure financial assistance and outdoor seating as well as our coordinating volunteers to deliver weekly food assistance to homebound individuals.”
Their first artist, Joseph Hsu, featured four photographs from his “New York on PAUSE” series, which depicts vivid images of New York City during the pandemic. Mr. Hsu spent the past four months documenting City life in Midtown Manhattan, Flushing, and other neighborhoods. “The City’s hustling and bustling blocks suddenly became silent and empty,” says Joseph Hsu in his photo essay depicting the City from January to May 2020.
World-renowned artist Shih Pao Lin brought in one of his stunning three-dimensional works and two paintings to the exhibition under the theme of “Bull Up the City.” His sculpture “Bull King” borrows the totem of the ox in the Chinese zodiac, conveying the message of love and peace to all New Yorkers. In Chinese culture, oxen symbolize bravery and vitality. The sculpture is made entirely from recycled materials from Crystal Windows and 3,000 MTA Metrocards donated by people from all sectors of society.
“Although individuals are weak, when we come together, we can become a powerful force for good. I hope the power of our ‘Bull King’ sculpture will send positive energy to all the workers at the MTA who have struggled to provide an essential service during this pandemic,” stated artist Shih Pao Lin. “Next year – the Year of the Ox – will be an important opportunity for our society to recover and grow in the post- COVID world.”
The Greenmarket, operated by GrowNYC, is open every Wednesday from 8am to 3pm, until November 24, 2020. The Chamber partners with GrowNYC to promote the Greenmarket and coordinates programming with local businesses, cultural groups, and civic associations.
Farmers at the Greenmarket accept cash, debit and credit cards, SNAP/EBT (food stamps), WIC & Senior FMNP coupons as well as Health Bucks (for every $5 spent in EBT, customers receive a $2 Health Buck coupon to purchase additional fruits and vegetables). For updates throughout the season, visit the Flushing Greenmarket webpage or the Chamber’s Facebook page for up-to-date information on at-market activities throughout the season.