What Shapes Our Brooklyn Project

Our Brooklyn is a temporary public art installation created by Brooklyn-based artist Phoebe Lo for the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Celebrating the ways in which Brooklyn communities come together through work, social, and cultural life, the playful and colorful installation spans Flushing Avenue between Clermont Avenue and Carlton Avenue.

Using graphic shapes and icons, Lo’s work is representational and abstracted. The use of acrylic and painted wood creates eye-catching textures while also allowing for the play of light and shadows throughout the day. Lo’s work is soft and surreal and full of symbolism. Motivated by a lifelong dedication to play, she is not bound by one material and works in murals and public art sculptures.

Contribute to this public art installation! The “What Shapes Our Brooklyn Project” is now open. Brooklyn residents are invited to draw a shape that represents Brooklyn through their unique lens. Shapes can be representational or abstract. From the pool of submitted shapes, the artist will select several dozen and bring them to life as part of the installation at Building 92.

One entry per Brooklyn resident please.