Mixed Media Artist

“Queens has always been a borough close to both my heart and to my personal art journey. The communities in Far Rockaway and Flushing formed my early ideas of what the world looked like: teeming with life and laughter, and so much bigger than I could imagine. My piece that will appear in the new JFK Terminal 6 is my love letter to Queens, with a focus on the shared legacy of the different cultures that made a home for themselves here.” 

Textile, Sculpture Artist

“Art is how I challenge and show up for myself and for others. Sharing connection, resilience, and a reminder that none of us is alone. My hope is that when someone sees my work, it will give them a moment of recognition and comfort, but also inspiration. Or a proof that we’re moving through reality similarly.”

Photographer

“The creative journey I have embarked on is an immigrant story that started in 1977 when I peered out the window of a Pan American 747 jet and saw the island of Manhattan illuminated at sunset. In that moment, I fell in love with New York as a child, and it has created a lasting impact that has informed my photography. This project feels close to me for many reasons, stirring up memories of why I love my town, fond memories of working at JFK, and the celebration of diversity in Queens. I hope to share some of that with visitors from around the world.”