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Life in the Community - East 100th Street by John Ahearn (b. 1951, Binghamton, New York) and Rigoberto Torres (b. 1960, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico)
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography
Life in the Community - East 100th Street
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography

Life in the Community - East 100th Street

Artist
Year1997
Classification sculpture
Medium pigmented fiberglass resin
DimensionsVarying
Credits Commissioned through the Art in Architecture Program
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Location
  • Life in the Community - East 100th Street is a series of 12 life-size figures located on a


    short retaining wall overlooking the natural landscape behind the HCFA Headquarters building.  The models for this installation were people from the artists' East Harlem neighborhood who were selected specifically because of their connection to HCFA.  Many residents of East Harlem are beneficiaries of HCFA's programs.  Furthermore, for these individuals, being selected to be preserved in sculpture is an extremely significant and rewarding experience.