An Unnamed Post for an Unnamed unclaimed picture.

The artwork that I chose is titled Unknown and the artist is Unknown as well. I must express that I did not try to take an easy way out of the posting assignment by not having research on an artist-but to try and take an alternate analysis on things. For these pieces of art are unique in a way that separate it from the rest. They have no artist that can be judged and they can’t be put into a historical context. The art speaks for itself. Some might argue that this is what true public art is- expression of feelings through art for open interpretation.

The fact that there are no names also suggests public ownership- when an artist signs their name onto a painting it gives an ownership- even when it is posessed by different art collectors or museums and a commission has already been paid, the work of art always belongs to the artist. to not have a name on this suggests that no one owns it but the people. Whatever thoughts may come to mind are yours alone and no one can own that. The art is here for everyone to enjoy.

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Above are portraits that were most likely done by adults as opposed to the other pictures which were probably done by neighborhood children.


Getting back to the task at hand, the artwork is at the Sterling Street station in Brooklyn found on the IRT line where the 2 and the 5 stop. The previous street is President and the follwing is Winthrop. It was opened on September 23, 1920.

I think that people passing by this art in the station clearly see that it is the work of the community and the students which may give them a sense of hope and a new light in life. to see that the youth of the community cares about the community establishes an affirming faith in the future.

The Average New Yorker sees this as something to look at and ponder upon while waiting for the train. I know that I would probably pay more attention to it then I would one of hte professional pieces because I was involved in a project usch as this when I was young and wanted people to look at my work. These children and other member of the community took their time and effor and love for the community to do it and then decided not to claim it as their own but leave it unknown and unnamed for the purpose of sharing. It definitely is successful as public art.