In a collaborative effort with New York City public school children, Kylin O'Brien is painting giant monsters around the city.
This summer, in conjunction with a show at the Open Source Gallery and thanks to a Regrant from the Brooklyn Arts Council in association with the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, more monsters have crawled out from under the beds of city kids and onto the streets of Brooklyn. See map for specific locations.
These creatures are elements of children's imaginations and reflections of what they find both powerful and frightening. As neighborhood murals, they are transformed into local guardians. They are very much a commentary on our collective strengths and fears.
Kylin's aim with The Monster Project is to subtly refine children's drawings while being true to their vision and energy. The kids' work is already fine and poignant. The project's work is to share it, well.
Still in its early stages, The Monster Project launched its first huge public creatures at the 12th Annual Art Under the Bridge Festival in DUMBO Brooklyn, Sept. 26th-28th 2008.
Upon successful completion of more monster murals, the intention is to continue moving forward - procuring enough funding to collaborate with more children, bringing their visions to "roam" into 2010.
If you are interested in being on Kylin's mailing list or have resources to offer the project please email here.Skylar says, "Roar."
Many Special Thanks: Neil Redding, Bey Redding-O'Brien, Heidi Langeneckert, Monika Wuhrer and the Open Source Gallery, Shanti and Steven and Ba-Ba's Deli, Jimmy Quigney and Family of Park Slope Plumbing Supply, the Brooklyn Arts Council in association with the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Dumbo Arts Center, RGH Lighting, Sol Joseph and Critical Massive, Dumbo Hardware and Paint, Tom & Alison O'Brien, David Benedento of Chamber's Papers, Tom Masotto, John Goldstein and Vito of Bavaro Carting.