Known for his large-scale, composite resin paintings and ongoing series of redesigned front pages of The New York Times, Fred Tomaselli is fascinated by what he describes as the ‘friction’ between beauty and ugliness or internal and external forces. He often observes interactions between humanity and nature through rhythmic patterns and vibrant colors.
A series of new murals titled Wild things have been unveiled in the historic spirit of the MTA mosaics. An avid birdwatcher, the Brooklyn-based artist highlights species found in New York City year-round.
Scenes that brighten up hallways and stairwells include orioles harassing a falcon, a clear sky full of electric blue clouds, a cosmic cardinal with spiral eyes, and more.
Wild things marks Tomaselli’s first permanent public artwork in Manhattan and reflects his mixed-media approach to collage in ceramics and glass. On the instructions of MTA Art & Designthe mosaics join more than 350 permanent installations that are accessible to the public 24/7.
Read more about the artist’s work at Instagram. Maybe you’ll enjoy it too Contemporary art underground, a celebration of New York City Subway art, Nick Cave’s 360-food ‘Soundsuit’ installation, or Nancy Blum’s expansive tile blossoms.
