Leon Reid IV makes sculptures that are wholly responsive to a site. He observes the architecture, objects, plants, animals and people that make up the composition of a particular space. Reid began intervening in public space as a graffiti writer when he was a teenager. His development into the public sculptor he has become revolves around the notion of permission. Check out Leon’s profile.
- Does public space naturally attract a diverse audience for art work?
- Are public space and social engagement related?
- Must art in public space be created for a variety of people?
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