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It was really hard for me to pinpoint one poignant memory. If I had to pick one, I guess the one memory that’s truly significant is the time I wrote my first rap. Well technically, I believe it was my second rap; the first one is for another time. However, this particular memory is the start of a passion that has lasted till this day. I remember it being 2009, and I was in my friend Carlos’ apartment. He had a program called Virtual DJ. He was playing a few songs through it, and the instrumental for “Roger That” by Young Money played. While hearing it, I felt compelled to rap to it. I think I may have freestyled a couple of bars at first but then proceeded to write some lyrics down on my Sidekick LX. I don’t remember exactly what I wrote, and my Sidekick disappeared; but, I remember my song having random lyrics about tacos. Ever since that day, I haven’t stopped rapping. “ Made with oil paint, paper, glitter, records, headphones, chipboard, wood glue, and mirrored paper. 14.25 x 10.25”. 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1733367852330-D9UBV4EZCG6XNZZUUAAA/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Susie/1965/Prospect Ave “My siblings and I grew up in poverty. But I’m sure most of the people on Prospect Avenue and 187th Street were in the same boat. When you’re a kid, you are typically egocentric and can’t see further than yourself. You feel embarrassed of your situation and try to cover it up any way you can. We did, however, have abundance of imagination. My friends and I could play in an empty lot (right up the block from where we lived- before Keith Plaza was built) and pretend it to be the open sea. I remember in particular one time that we were on a board with rusty nails poking through it. We balanced on that board, being careful to steer clear of the nails, and that was our ship. We could build stories and spend hours in that lot. We weren’t the only kids there; it seemed many gravitated toward the emptiness. If you had a friend who could splurge for a Spaldeen (a pink hand ball) you could play different games for hours. Some favorites were Seven-up, handball, off the point. If you had access to a piece of chalk, that opened up many other possibilities- you could draw a skellzy court or play hopscotch. Someone’s discarded clothesline was like striking gold- that led to jump rope or double Dutch. So yes, we had nothing back then but we also had a lot. I can’t say I wish I had wealth growing up because it makes me appreciate what I have today. And that’s a lot.” Made with oil paint, flower petals, Lipton tea foil wrapping, yarn, headphones, coffee beans, playing cards, a ziploc bag, and a recycled tote bag adhered to chipboard. 23×22.5”. 2023-2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1684895539826-7ZF5ZZNL7YQF2CWLNUE9/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Alexander/1994/HighBridge “Best food spot in my neighborhood has to be Paradise on 164th and Ogden Ave. Not because of the quality of food but rather the culture that oozes out that place. You can play dominos, drink a beer and just chill with the old heads. It's Switzerland. Neutral ground.” Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, newspaper, and gel gloss on watercolor paper mounted to chipboard. 13.5x10.” 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1682650152791-MLLQKBSV5X2WAQLTKZUQ/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Melody/1992/MillBrook "My hood has everything you could ever need. 3 Dominican hair salons within a one block radius that will tame my wild hair with pure smoke, best tamales from the corner, fresh fruit from the Honduran market, a view of the whole city from the top of my building we’re not supposed to be on, and the shiny things we’re not supposed to want. The botánica/ shoe repair shop where I get my essential oils and platforms fixed. The beauty supply that’s supplied me with every permanent neon mistake I’ve ever made. The deli guy that gives me free tiny Snickers because he knows my mom loves them. When I was really small I remember first moving to The Bronx and running down the cramped little project hallways with the neighbor kids racing them back and forth as fast as I could. It felt like the hallway was a mile long. Now I’m in my 20s and I don’t race anymore and the hallways shrunk and the dim fluorescent lights flicker like morse code, they tell me I’m home." Made with watercolor paint, reusable mesh nylon netting, duralar, glitter, incense wrappers, an Arizona can, and watercolor paper mounted to chipboard. 14x13.5.” 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1682650839766-YA8NYAU3NSBXEZH8P6LT/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Tiara/1995/The 6 Line “I want people to know that the Bronx is sacred. The Bronx has created & innovated art forms that influenced the world during a time the city left it to burn, and is one of the last boroughs working against gentrification/displacement in NYC. Many community leaders have been shedding light on corrupt politicians and creating safe havens to combat the rising rents, rezonings, and new jails. I want people living in the Bronx to know that there are people here doing amazing things within the arts, education, environmental work, housing, and more. The people make the Bronx & the culture, and no amount of “Piano district” and commercialized branding could ever substitute that.” Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, reused paper palettes, hot glue, rubber bands, gold leaf, and watercolor paper mounted to chipboard. 2022. 20x21.5.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1653693501646-RAB10OC5QYNE5ACMKW3N/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Solansh/1992/145th St-Third Avenue "I had the best time growing up in The Bronx; going to the park every day and hanging out with my friends. My best memories are going to the Fordham Library after school, running in the sprinklers at Van Cortlandt Park, riding my skateboard and having picnics at Mosholu Park, and hanging out at F.Y.E on White Plains RD. The best thing about The Bronx is the music. There’s music everywhere. One moment there’s Hip Hop blasting in the background, then Bachata, R&B, Salsa, Blues, Merengue; a little bit of everything. There’s never a dull moment in The Bronx." Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, paper clips, a pipe cleaner, twine, CDs, headphones, a bracelet, a handball, plastic spider rings, and watercolor paper mounted to chipboard. 19 x 12.875.” 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1669425875156-EDQ74NI01O11FRAJ2BFL/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Kevin/1994/167th & West Farms "Parkchester is nice, especially the oval. Sometimes I sit there and write. There’s also a good diner called Ellie’s by the oval. I’m sad they took down the movie theatres. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was raised in Parkchester. Parkchester is one of the more diverse neighborhoods of The Bronx. I'm also glad the Zaro’s bakery is back too they have some good bagels. My favorite food spot has to be Cooler Runnin up in Wakefield. Best jamaican cuisine in the bronx. I usually order jerk chicken with rice and peas plus the vegetables and sweet plantain, oh and can’t forget the oxtail gravy on the rice and a def yes to jerk sauce. The Bronx is beautiful and filled with all kinds of good people. People here are artistic and have a naturally cool aura to them. I get a lot of my character from living and being in The Bronx. People who live here tend to always try to go against the grain in a good way and be original." Made with pen, charcoal, sharpie, colored pencil, acrylic paint, canary writing pad paper, plastic spoons, a movie ticket, a composition notebook, a plastic bag, and paper mounted to chipboard. 14.75 x 9.5”. 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1667958930473-ZT5ECSBQ9JMXVLZ7X02R/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Jimmy/1993/Fordham-Pelham Garden "My favorite food doesn't necessarily get served from a spot, but most Sunday mornings in front of St Nicholas of Tolentine Church, there's a lady that sells tamales, and i get spicy chicken with a side of nostalgia. Fordham has a large Vietnamese community and the church gives the Vietnamese-American youths an opportunity to connect to their roots outside of religion. There are alot of hidden gems in the Bronx. Whether it's people, places, or things, it's worth discovering art, food, and culture." Made with soft pastel, Canson mixed media paper, chipboard, paper towels, Pokémon cards, plastic spoons, and an aluminum tray. 16x10.5.” 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1643474007393-M7KPA78SCTRL0NX8O1K2/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Naileza/1990/Rosedale Ave "The thing that I remember most about The Bronx is summertime playing in the pump and icees from the icy lady also three dollar chicken spot meals with my cousins." Made with colored pencil, watercolor, napkins, a plastic bag, clear colorless plastic film, hot glue, and mixed media paper mounted to chipboard. 11.75 x 10.875." 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1629873190594-GCBCO0Y4Z434WC0C8LHL/56+Bronx+Faces+Denasia.jpg Bronx Faces - Denasia/1992/Southern Blvd "Apart from "the chicken spot" where everyone in the hood met to eat or just chill. The best food place to me was actually Egidio Pastry Shop in Little Italy. It's also were I have my favorite memory. I stayed at my grandma’s apartment a lot as a child and every summer it was occupied by me and my ten cousins. We were like bebe's kids and we would always sneak out at night to run the streets. I don't know how this tradition started but every Friday night we would leave the house exactly at 1 AM and go to Egidio's, which was only a 10 minute walk away, and knock on the door. There a beautiful old Italian man by the name of Joey greeted all of us bad ass little Black kids as if we were apart of his family. He'd always give us two boxes full of all the pastries he didn't sell that day. While making sure to remind us to stay out of trouble and stay in school. That was the highlight of every single Friday for three of my summers. Joey passed away sometime after that third summer. This memory will always be precious for me because it showed how small business owners of The BX were just as much a member of the community as the random children running the streets and everyone looked out for each other.” Made with gouache paint, watercolor paint, watercolor paper mounted to chipboard, Pokémon cards, hot glitter glue, and an Egidio’s pastry box. 17x15.” 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1580171558660-8EA5AX3I98T7NCCC8EAD/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Osadris/1990/The Bronx & Uptown, New York City "Living in the Bronx felt like a struggle to me only when I was growing up and that's mostly cus I was never seen as a Bronx Native to everyone else. I was told I couldn't claim it cus I lived in the "not so real side of the Bronx." I was born in the Bronx at Lincoln Hospital on 3rd ave, I was partially raised on the Concourse, I was partially raised in the Heights and Dyckman as well, til the age of 14- I was in the Bronx most of my time since most of my family and childhood friends resided there. At a young age my parents decided to move to the other side which is where I still reside- in Riverdale, on BROADWAY! To my knowledge one of the longest AVEs in NYC that runs through almost every single borough. I'm minutes away from the 1 train which connects me quickly to Uptown- Dyckman, The Heights and Harlem, all being my 2nd homes to be exact. Little did I know while I was growing up that this would be one of the biggest blessings in my lifetime. I didn't fully understand the harsh words about me not being an Bronxite until I got much older and realized how much intent and barriers have been put in place and upheld in our society to separate marginalized people of color, also how much POC in NYC specifically correlate struggle with having any type of cred. Growing up all I experienced was that my family ain't have the "finer" things, we passed down clothes as much as we could, Mami cooked meals for everyone and took in family members frequently, my siblings and I always complained to our pops to not take us clothes shopping at Costco's and definitely knew/still know what it is like to feel the winter cold while being indoors, my landlord/super stay wildin. The best memories were all the experiences in every hood of NYC that shaped me to become who I am today. Riding the 1/9 (yeah the 9 train!) red line or walking from Harlem to Dyckman just cus it was a nice summer day. I soaked in all of the beautiful people that were making a living selling in the street, playing music I knew well or never even heard of, witnessing a plethora of basketball/baseball games, the flirting/kissing/f*cking/love I engaged in with the many cuties, the dangerous situations I put myself in and blessfully always making it home, the yelling/arguing/fighting I witnessed and engaged in, the elders playing dominos/card games or the youth making art/creating- graffiti/murals, jewelry, clothes and even everyday necessities. Being able to connect to so many communities easily from my side of the Bronx is truly what I loved the most! I had family all over the place- blood and chosen. In Harlem I immersed myself in black culture, soul food, southern hospitality, learning from elders who walked gracefully in traditional practices and an uncanny swag. From there I hopped on the train straight to the Heights to cop pastelitos and receive my Bendiciones from Mami where she worked at the local salon- that's when I did my best to sneak away to get just a little closer to Dyckman/207th (Post ave was ALWAYS the goal destination) to chief on the best bud. Trust that this was a routine I looked forward to on the daily while in HS/during the summer and I always made sure I got home before Mami did or with her- we not even getting into how ON LOCK I was. In my HS/teenage years I rebelled and picked a school 2 hours from home- Mami did not want me transferring trains so I rode LOCAL to 18th street until I learned how to maneuver that for my own benefit. Being a part of a young girls group in The Heights, 'Da Urban Butterflies' where I was learned how to navigate sex at a young age, how to keep myself safe and share that information with my peers cus sex education at school was trash. DUB was where I was accepted fully for my queerness and mad space was held for a lot of experimentation. The Heights gave me another perspective to spirituality and connection to our Divine, it taught me how to shut down teachers that weren't from our communities- in class I always had something to say with the quickness, I wasn't accepting of the bullshit they taught us about our own people and it truly exposed me to the true nature of the USA- the imperialist monster that drips violence onto every part of our planet. It reminded me to keep my head up high even when I didn't feel my best, the Heights gave me space to dance my ass off to reggaeton, palo, and playero cus these were not genres being played at my family parties growing up and if it made it through the speakers- it was short lived. It was the popular education/socialism classes that I took in Harlem after school and when I wasn't running the streets- it embedded in me to never give up the fight of liberation, to always walk/support my community, to do my best to be a part of the revolutionary change, I was put me in uncomfortable situations on the corners of Harlem or on a packed train to talk about class struggle or to sell a newspaper where you could read what's really going on in your community and around the world- it took over my weekend schedule with marches/protests/conferences that shaped the passion I have and the work I do til this day. Harlem also taught me how to wine my hips to all the reggae! It was Dyckman that taught me how to package every single part of me and deliver it unapologetically, showed me how to put together a coqueta outfit as easily as I did my super comfy fits, it held "safe" space for me to experience how the hood interacted with one another, how the elders were to always be respected no matter how much shit they gave us, to always give a helping hand to those in need and the children were certainly raised by everyone. Dyckman gave me a Love most would say isn't deemed Love, a "feminist" would claim me giving up my power and upholding machista behavior and I might've to a certain extent in the growing phases of my life and I made it home alive every single time with a new story to add to my collection! I built family ties, and was put in cabs to get home safely ALL the time by those deemed to be the worst in the hood, and this was in every single hood I call home. What each of these boroughs have in common was that they all embraced me, filled me up with love, showed me that the GRIND doesn't only live in 1 borough and it gave me a life that I would've never experienced if all I did was stay in the comfort of my neighborhood- Riverdale didn't have my culture dripping everywhere and it did have the silence and peace that was infinite, which saved my life when I thought I wanted to end it. I learned to be thankful for Riverdale just like my peoples that I visited were thankful for theirs. It made me be aware of privilege and how to not abuse it, to share it and use it for the good of all even if it meant Mami dealing with a lot more headaches than the rest of my siblings ever gave her. Lastly and never ever the least it was The Bronx that created someone who could flow in any hood unbothered and was certified wherever these 10 toes stood. The Bronx made me resilient, a fashionista, quick with the mouth and even quicker with the hands, a deep love for Hip Hop/Rap and lyricism, gave me a specific breed of attitude that talks with their hands and could silence a whole room or a softens any hardened heart, a mouth that spewed louder sounds than the train on a silent night- a 'YOOOOO' or 'YURRRR' always blankets the streets when I'm out and about. The Bronx engraved in me what loyalty feels like, how royalty moves, how authenticity is truly felt, how truth is honored before anything else, how growth is inevitable to survive, what passion feels like as it moves through my body, and how the hunger and dedication to knowledge is what shuts down all of the "just another Bronx chick" redericks. I want to thank each and every single person that has entered my life in all of the hoods I am able to claim my own, thank you for being a part of the creation of a person that can not and will not just claim the Bronx but can happily claim a good chunk of New York City. I will never forget nor wish to change any interaction or experience nor do I take any of them for granted cus then I wouldn't be the SunFlower that grew from The Bronx concrete and flourished in the soil and cracks of Uptown.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, gouache paint, Metrocards, metal leaf, paper clips, broken jewelry, and a shipping package. 16x11.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1581216889658-V96HIZG86BWIKRIM6Q0S/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - LA/1986/Pelham Parkway “My neighborhood is essentially the entire Bronx. I've lived in a dozen plus different neighborhoods throughout the BX but Pelham Parkway Projects will always be home. There's so much talent in them projects. I was blessed to grow up out there. Having fun was pretty easy for me and my group of friends growing up. We all got together and traveled around together buggin out, getting girls numbers. Skate Key was definitely the spot to be at. The Bronx is a tough love kinda place. Growing up there was definitely not easy but I wouldn't want to grow up any other way. Having less forced me to appreciate what I had which was family and friendships that will last a lifetime. Now that I'm older, my favorite local spot is my mom's crib. The food is always lit and there's always fresh coffee no matter what time it is." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, paper clips, ribbons, CDs, and coffee beans. 18.5x11.5.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1584223858958-V496FBJH2QE0C0A1LKXH/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Vanessa/1990/Highbridge "What stands out the most from living in the Bronx is the diversity of my two worlds as a child. I went to school Uptown but resided Downtown. I was constantly exposed to the different cultures, food, fashion, societal rules/standards and languages regardless of the specific origin or my knowledge of it. In its own way, showing me the differences, showed me the similarities. The best food spot is Flavas on 161 Street and Gerard Avenue! I'm obsessed with the pepper steak with white rice and oxtail gravy with baked mac & cheese & plantains. And of course a smoothie for the road! There is so much culture, life, love, passion and history here. My neighborhood is a gem and not one to be stolen. Admired, explored, appreciated, even utilized but not to be altered and dismantled. Just know, The Bronx is NOT Burning! We are shining, Beloved." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, Prismacolor colored pencils, acrylic paint, tissue paper, ribbon, gold metal leaf, and coffee filters. 18x12.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1629873166489-QVHGDM7036HBH82G2API/55+Luis+Bronx+Faces.JPG Bronx Faces - Louis/1991/Tremont Ave-Grand Concourse “The Puerto Rican and Dominican day parades on the Grand Concourse are my fondness memories of living here due to the culture that each represents. The parades empower us and enrich us of our homelands and shows others how we are raised. The whole borough of The Bronx is wide and different with culture and language everywhere, with that so are the people living here. Being from activists, visionaries, skaters, punks and artists were all “hustlers” trying to show ourselves and bring out the best in The Bronx. My favorite spot in The Bronx is Juices for Life on Castle Hill Ave.” Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, and premium gold leaf. 15x9.75.” 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583338287058-X6LFP21G6JBI5J09CDGJ/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Daniela/1996/Country Club "My neighborhood is usually very peaceful and is great to just walk around in. It's at its best during the spring. The blossoming trees and flowers just make it absolutely beautiful. The best food spot, in my opinion, was Quality Diner which has unfortunately been shut down... my favorite order there was the vegetarian wrap! Sushi Q is also a great spot, I'd always get the vegetable rice and gyoza." Made with gouache paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, fabric, decorative paper, and a take out sushi menu. 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1617290868440-MZ2Q38MAMWGS5446UDRW/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Anna/1994/Pelham Bay "One of my favorite things about being born and raised in the Bronx was always just the simplicity in walking around the neighborhood on a nice day with my friends. Walking up and down Crosby Ave or sometimes all the way to Country Club, Pelham Bay Park, or even to Morris Park; goofing around like idiots, running into every person you’ve ever met, and spending too long catching up with them - loudly. We still do as often as we can (pre-Covid, obviously). We’ll grab food and a coffee and just walk around and BS. But when I was little, nothing excited me like the St. Theresa Feast. The ferris wheel and the round-up, sausage and peppers heroes, zeppoles, the games, winning gold fish that my parents didn’t want (and then it living for literally ten years). In high school we’d go and just walk up and down the length of it and see how many people we could run into (whether we liked them or not). I grew up right down the block from it, I would stand out on the terrace of my apartment and see the lights and hear the crowd and I would get so hyped up to run down the block and get lost in the mess. It might’ve become a little unsafe over the last few years, and I doubt we’ll ever have one again with Covid on top of that which absolutely breaks my heart, but it’ll always treasure those times. Pelham Bay has a ton of such great food spots. My favorite slice is from Crosby Pizza, where my grandma used to take me after school when I was a kid. Crosby will always be my favorite pizza, it’s nostalgic, and just such good pizza. Sushi Q is where I spent a ton of my high school days after school with friends. Best chicken teriyaki, and the old owner was the best. I’d call up and he’d already know what I want. They’re still a great spot for sushi and their almond milk bubble tea is bomb. And, Pruzzo’s is the only acceptable choice for a sandwich (complete only with a bag of chips and a Vanilla Coke). I love that place. They know my family, and they know me since I’m a kid. I wish Omar was still there - he’s got me on Instagram though, so it’s okay. I worked at the liquor store next door for a few years, and at that point I was in Pruzzo’s a good two or three times a day. And, that job at Lehigh Liquors will forever be one of my favorite jobs. They have a great liquor and wine selection and the owner, Al, is the best guy. He hired me when I really needed a job, and he’ll forever be the best boss I’ll ever have. Working at a small business in the neighborhood was something I was lucky to do; I got to know my neighbors and it made me love my community even more, even when some customers were less than pleasant. " Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolor paint, paper plates, guest check pad paper, a plastic bag, gold leaf, and a paper clip. 19x15.5." 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1588085471592-YXQOQVM5OIMJI4M7ZL2D/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Luis/1986/173rd & Bronx River “Can say my 30 yrs have been spent all in the Bronx and one thing i can say is you come out strong driven if you raised out here. Love this mix of Latinos Carribean and ethnicities breeds culture what i love of the Bronx. Best thing growing up was playing outside the building ya stoop ya pump in the summer is your sprinkler .. Manhunt through Westchester. And Monroe HS Bronx River pjs exploring and just adventure of it all and through it all speakers blasting from hip hop to salsa to reggae back to soul..ya local bodega cuchfrito spot always gonna be best place for NY food.. Bacon egg n cheese BX breakfast of champs. People need to know about the Bronx while it portrays poverty violence drugs etc it's more love community and a will to make it through what i also miss about my days and times before.. Now adays its real different and its not much of that community and wanting to help one another no value in life any more out here but still wouldn’t want be made by any other borough Bronx.." Made with mixed media paper mounted on chipboard, oil paint, feathers, a plastic bag, plastic twine, and sandpaper. 16.5x11.5" 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1584145358859-DVGV30IL5QPUO7U8U9EI/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Miriam/1994/Pelham Gardens "I want people to know that The Bronx isn't just another borough. It's so diverse that over time it has created a culture of its own that you just can't find anywhere else. From the salsa blasting from the phone stores on Fordham to grabbing a plate of Jamaican food on Boston Road. People always look out for each other over here, whether it's somebody's nosey grandma peeking out the third story window or your home girl that lives down the block. Not to mention the ice cream guy who will give you what you want even if you don't have the bread, cus he watched your parents grow up and knows your grandparents by their first names. We might not be blood related, but Bronxites have a traditional sense of family which makes it more than a borough. It's our home." Made with gouache paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, tissue paper, sharipe, and twine. 14.5x12." 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583525660229-CLRE8TSUNRK7JJ5XLMKN/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Claudia/1993/Mosholu "Growing up here, my aunt, brother, cousins and I would walk over to my old elementary school every day for free lunches during the summer. Then we'd all run over to the park up the block, play in the sprinklers, make popsicle stick photo frames, and annoy our aunt into buying ice cream. The summer of 2001 was especially great because my family just came from DR and our aunt took us to Six Flags! We all wore different shades of red. Few years later we went back wearing Kermit The Frog shirts. There are so many great food spots in the Bronx, many of them Caribbean, they feel like home. I'm a huge foodie so I can't have just one favorite, but this summer my coworkers and I religiously went to Kingston Tropical Bakery on White Plains Road for the chicken patties. I made the mistake of saying "chicken beef patty" my first time there (the excitement got to me) and the cashier gave me the biggest side-eye. Lesson learned." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, oil paint, sharpie, reusable mesh nylon netting, feathers, a black plastic bag, and broken CDs. 2020. 17x17.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583525756682-WFK4DPVRAWWG7HXFT4EF/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - David/1990/Concourse Village "Piragua and Icey carts all over the place during the summertime..."coco, cherry, mango, rainbow" on every corner. Going to the old handball/basketball courts near 161st before they took them down to build the new stadium and Metro North station. Those are some of my most vivid memories. My favorite local spot right now would be Sweet Water Dance & Yoga. I am a Spoken Word Poet and they host open mics there that gather talent from all over the BX. The studio itself is also much needed in a hood where the residents are tightly-wound 24/7, it offers an outlet to channel the stresses of life that my people are exposed to daily. I would like people to know that culture of ALL flavors is very much alive in this area [Concourse Village], despite recent and ongoing efforts to squeeze out the residents who have been here for decades. Boricuas, Dominicans, Mexicans, Black & Brown people of all shades contribute to my neighborhood spirit...visit Franz Sigel or Joyce Kilmer parks during the Summertime and you will see what I mean. I want people to know that my people are some of the most genuine, loving and caring people you'll find. The deck is (and has been) stacked against us in so many ways yet we still find reasons to rise up, smile and celebrate life through our music, dance, food, and way of life. The revolutionary, cultural, and artistic spirits in the BX are very much alive." Made with gouache paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, a paper towel, and a handball. 13.5x8.75.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1624592650805-1RD7YL0JFUU9UPFX3R8P/52+Bronx+Faces+Melvin.jpg Bronx Faces - Melvin/1991/Pelham Parkway “The memory that sticks out the most for me is when summer time came around and the block would be lit at all times of the day. From football being played in the street, to people bringing their lounge chairs out while us kids sip on 25 cent juices. Not to mention, the sound of music being blasted with that golden era late 90's hip hop and r&b bumping out of some big ass speaker, it was awesome.” Mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, pen, rubber wire insulation, and Baby's All Right wristbands. 15.75x11.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1584316384988-LG75J97C7DSD5I2UP9WS/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Darien/1992/Allerton "My favorite spot is still Feroza's Restaurant on Burke Ave. Ever since I moved I have dreams about the Curry Goat Roti. It's just that good. The roti is light and delicate. The spices are fragrant. The goat is tender. Ugh, perfection." Made with chipboard, oil paint, tissue paper, and glitter. 14x8.5.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1582850669290-FUEYEX788BEN6E2VATK0/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Miguel/1992/Pelham Parkway "Some of my favorite memories of the Bronx took place in the parks. I've always been a dreamer and fan of nature, but that only grew as I got older. When I was younger it was all about just hanging out, getting away from the clutter and enjoying some sports with friends and family. I remember playing tennis or soccer with my parents, brother and sister and not even realizing where the time went. The parks almost seemed like another world inside of this busy city. I moved around a lot growing up so its hard for me to identify one area of the Bronx as "my" area. I see the Bronx as a whole as my home. But if I could say something to people about Pelham Parkway, if you have to take the 5 train....I'm sorry." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, gouache paint, thumb tacks, and sheer iridescent plastic wrap. 13.5x10." 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583858405984-TLBAIUIQVHJOQV0T6STM/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Steven/1991/Fordham Road "I remember my pops taking us by the basketball courts in Orchard Beach so he can play music with his friends and while me and my brother would play catch we'd stop to see a crowd of people just watch or dance around and enjoy the music my pops was making and seeing everyone having a good time was such a beautiful thing to see all cultures enjoying the music my pops was playing." Made with pen, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, a black plastic bag, ribbon, a handball, and print outs of Steven's art. 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583853685450-OPC3SCUO6HCZKRQJ09O3/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Elainne/1993/Kingsbridge "I want people to know the Bronx isn't "ghetto nor dirty" we have some beautiful views in the Bronx. I also want people to help stop gentrification. The memory that stands out the most growing up in my neighborhood was every summer day the fire hydrant would be open. Families would sit in chairs outside playing dominos, grilling burgers on the sidewalk as the kids got wet and race with skooters. My favorite spots to eat in the Bronx are Kennedys and Caridad. Kennedys because everything you can think of they have. You can never go wrong with fresh thighs and cheese fries. Another popular spot for me is Caridad where I can grab my everyday meal consisting of rice with beans, oxtails and sweet plantains." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, the Daily News, an old bracelet charm, a nail salon postcard, and dominoes. 22x16." 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1582517345489-QTVJMGAPR8T08HIPNT5R/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Haywood/1973/156 & Fox Street "My block is known for our Fox Fam cook outs and our basketball games in the park. One of my favorite places to eat in the Bronx is place called Mama Val's on Leggett Ave between Beck St. and Fox Street. Owned by a good friend of mines name Will." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, Prismacolor colored pencils, glitter, sharpie, and a paper towel. 13x9." 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583259442070-B87460S2NL1266FRS1EW/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Cerena/1996/183rd & Hughes "Hands down Full Moon Pizza [is the best food in the Bronx] : living in FL I definitely miss it." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, gouache paint, tissue paper, ribbon, and a black plastic bag. 17.5x14." 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1582053944566-0J9BMZODZRMBZZ4QPALL/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Azrael/1982/Mott Haven "Memories of the late 80s stand out the most, with empty lots, where buildings stood before they were demolished or burned down. One of the lots were fixed up by the community and turned into a sort of park and sometimes the kids with summer birthdays would throw their parties there. I didn't understand why the lots were there or how it looked to the outside world, as a kid I just thought it was fun and probably assumed every neighborhood looked like this. I would like people to know The Bronx isn't that place you imagine because you saw a movie in the 90s about it...or heard some bad news on TV. Step off the train stop nearest to me and you'll see life, hear it, and it may be louder and realer than you're maybe used to but it's coming from human beings just like you, with families, worries, and the general pursuit of balance/happiness. Plus, low key we got the best pizza in NYC!" Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, gouache paint, newspaper, metal leaf, broken jewelry, sharpie, and disposable nitrile gloves. 16.5x9.5.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1577930561632-55O71DZ9JRE4XRSEXW27/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Guillen/1997/Yates, Williamsbridge “At the of 9, moving to the Bronx from my hometown in the Philippines was the worst thing that could've happened to me. 15 years later, I’ve since realized that I am the luckiest person in the world to call one of the most diverse places in New York, the Bronx, my home. Living in the Bronx, one thing that’ll always stand out to me is how many delis you can have around the block. Delis or bodegas up and down the block is a blessing because if you're missing out on something in one, you can always go to the next one over. That's the great thing about the Bronx— no matter which neighborhood you're a part of and identify with, you'll always have something to be proud of. You'd never miss out, especially when it comes to food, which is great for me because eating is my go-to activity. In my neighborhood, my favorite local spot is S&J Deli. S&J has been a staple in my community for years because not only are the workers amazing, they’re also open 24 hours so if you’re craving it, they got it. It was the first deli I went to when I first moved here, and I’ll support them forever. Another really great spot is Chicken vs Lamb, a Halal food truck parked right in front of the Einstein Montefiore Hospital. Their food is delicious and they are so easily accessible." Made with mixed media paper mounted on chipboard, oil paint, Prang markers, twine, embroidered fabric, and Pokémon cards. 15x11.5.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1577930420569-DBLTDRQMAP7H75JY4DCK/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Nilka/1975/Soundview “I absolutely love the Bronx and I want everyone to know that we are so much more than the home of the Yankees, the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden. The Bronx is NYC's only mainland borough, the home to NYC's only fresh water river, the Bronx River, home to NYC's largest public park, Pelham Bay Park, we are the birthplace of Hip Hop, 1520 Sedgwick, the place where the Piccirilli Brothers set shop and carved the NYPL's iconic lions and Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. We were the forgotten borough, where people chose to stay, fight, rebuild, reclaim and became the very change they sought out.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, acrylic paint, oil paint, bicycle tires, ribbon, and plastic. 18.5x20.5.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1576169087956-J22RCG2Q65VEJQU60QLH/35+Bronx+Faces+Robert.jpg Bronx Faces - Robert/1973/Castle Hill (*TW: domestic violence, Holocaust) Robert/1973/Castle Hill "The Bronx memories I will treasure forever are the conversations with the first-generation immigrants that lived in my building in the early 80s. My mother was a victim of Domestic Violence. I remember my father leaving to work and a truck pulling up to our home in Florida. Within hours, the truck was packed, and my mother, sister, and I were headed 1,100 miles North to the Bronx to remove us from a dangerous situation. We lived with my grandmother in a one-bedroom apartment until my mother could secure an apartment for us. After a year, we finally moved into a building on Wallace Ave. We were the second Hispanic family to reside in the building. The building mostly was comprised of Italian and Jewish first-generation immigrants who started their lives overseas but eventually made their way to the United States and now called The Bronx their home. I was reticent as a child, but I was also very interested in history, and my elderly neighbors witnessed some of the most defining moments of our Worlds history. I spent countless hours in the summer, sitting alongside the elderly residents of my building, absorbing stories of their journey. I learned about the Holocaust from a couple that survived the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. I learned about the great depression and the World War from people who experienced the effects firsthand. My fondest memory is of a man who was disabled. His wife would wheel him out into the driveway of a private house across the street from my building. I would patiently wait every day for the moment his door would open because he and I would talk baseball for hours. He saw Babe Ruth hit those legendary home runs and witnessed the grace and humility of Lou Gehrig. He also talked to me about the skill and benevolence of Roberto Clemente. I learned about loss early in life, as my elderly friends moved on to take their place beside the Lord. It was an exciting time watching the transition of the Borough. I was sitting beside people who experienced some of the most significant world events, and we were also witnessing the birth of a culture with Hip-Hop. The walls surrounding my neighborhood became my first introduction to a museum, as graffiti became part of the landscape, and I saw works from CRASH, SEEN, COMET, ROLIEO, TATS CRU, and many other art legends. The beats that emanated from the radio were a new sound and told our story. The story reflected our views and provided us with a platform. I was fortunate enough to catch the tail end of a generation and witness the birth of a culture. I was fortunate to be raised in the Bronx.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, cardboard, the Daily News, hanging wire, and twine. 12.5x9.5.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1573659645991-5JOTM5CJBZ0ZLIJ1KUQ2/34+Bronx+Faces+ShirLo.jpg Bronx Faces - ShirLo/1973/Castle Hil “I want people to know that the Bronx was and is home to legends other than those found in memorial park, Yankee Stadium. My neighborhood, Castle Hill, produced more than JLo. I was raised in the Castle Hill projects. The projects gave birth to scholars, politicians, artists, scientists, activists, and other history makers. My friends and I would go "exploring" in what we thought was "the wilderness." In reality, we were walking through large plots of vacant land filled with trees and overgrown bushes. They were later to be turned into affordable multi-family homes.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, gouache paint, Pokémon cards, tissue paper, ribbon, bracelets, and pen. 18.5x14.5.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1569700466183-H5SSDEBCIRGJR15YK2C9/33+Bronx+Faces+Hoay.jpg Bronx Faces - Hoay/1989/Wakefield “I was way more of an indoor person as a child - I spent most of my time sketching and doodling cartoon characters. Playing video games like Super Smash Bros on N64, Sonic on Sega Genesis, Pokémon Red on Gameboy Color and watching shows like All That, Hey Arnold! Spider-man, and Dragon Ball Z. When outside, I would be with my two younger sisters - playing tag, riding bikes or just hanging out late with the other kids in our neighborhood. There’s too many [food spots in the Bronx] to be honest but I have a few that I visit on a rotating basis. First up, Jerk House located on 4246 White Plains Rd - I normally order Jerk Chicken (with or without jerk sauce), Rice & Peas w/ Oxtail Gravy and Cabbage. It’s a nice blend of savory and heat from the jerk sauce. Next, La Masa on 1000 Morris Park Ave has a wide assortment of empanadas, especially their guava and cheese empanada that they’re known for. I like to order Chicken Salteados, it’s served with scallions, onions, tomatoes, peppers, rice, salad and yuca fries. Lastly, Thai Cuisine on 1509 White Plains Rd – I like them for their consistency in flavor, portions and service. My go to order is pineapple chicken fried rice, with the occasional curry puffs. They also have vegetarian options." Made with oil paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, acrylic paint, hanging wire, Metrocards, Pokémon cards, bicycle tires, and The Wild Thornberrys coloring book. 18x11." 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1567270056013-AS9RL23DKJ2AK2N44VY3/32+Bronx+Faces+Lisangely.jpg Bronx Faces - Lisangely/1995/ East Tremont “My neighborhood (West Farms Square area) is interesting because it isn't a diverse area at all but because we are the stop of the Bronx Zoo we encounter tourists especially on Wednesdays. Also there is a random tiny cemetery as you walk through East 180 Street where there are forty men who have served in four different wars buried there and I think it's pretty cool that out of every place they could have been buried, we have them right in our neighborhood. When I was growing up, my entertainment was going to Vadalia Park also known as Tremont Park which starts on Arthur Ave and East Tremont and ends in Third Ave and East Tremont. I went daily with my cousins to make up dances and perform them, go rock climbing, hunting, and play hide and seek as well as creating obstacle courses and teams for fun.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, soft pastel, charcoal, conte sticks, acrylic paint, glitter, seashells, twine, and safety pins. 17.5x13.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1565201995898-M2NAWD4U42S46M3PH93I/Marco+FINAL+final%21%21%21%21%21.jpg Bronx Faces - Marco/1994/Pelham Bay “Going to Louie and Ernie’s Pizzeria down Crosby Avenue brings back a lot of memories. Whether it was for a quick bite, family dinner, dates with girlfriends or just simple corner loitering with friends - Louie and Ernie’s was the spot for it all. My mom would always get a Manhattan Special with her slice; I’ll leave it to the readers to look up what that is. I always thought their Sicilian slices reigned supreme but to each is own. Can’t forget about Teresa’s Italians Ices & Cafe right next door either, a great finish to a simple and satisfying meal. Pizza and Italian Ices will never go out of style in the Bronx.” Made with oil paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, feathers, bottle caps, embroidery yarn, twine, and baseball cards. 15x10.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548455296932-K23GWNZX4BNUPDAPO86O/30+Bronx+Faces+Courtney+FINAL+final.jpg Bronx Faces - Courtney/1994/Morris Park “One of the greatest memories from growing up in the Bronx for me was, honestly, all of the countless mornings and afternoons at the Burger King down the block from Lehman High School. The BK Lounge fostered so many really amazing friendships for me and was a huge staple for so many people in high school. Whether it was just hanging out, getting kicked out, planning the next FUF, or just needing to be around some people you love in order to get away from your own life’s bullsh*t for a little while, I’ll never forget the great memories I have from there and all of the people I met because of just hangin’ out at Burger King.” Made with gessoed chipboard, oil paint, an old scarf, pipe cleaners, sheer iridescent plastic, and a Bus Transfer Metrocard. 15x13.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548197363664-S6CU7J6U56QBTL2GJN8U/29+Bronx+Faces+Dirk+Final.jpg Bronx Faces - Dirk /1991/Pelham Bay “Growing up in The Bronx was definitely out of the ordinary to say the least. With so many various neighborhoods and so full of diversity, there's so much to experience here especially those hidden gems. One of my favorite spots as a kid was the D.A Beach club located over in Throggs Neck. I was able to have a temporary escape from reality which at times was very rough. Here I was able to create friendships that would last a lifetime, we all were able to connect, relate with similar problems from being bullied to the struggles of living in broken homes. I am truly blessed to be able to enjoy a beautiful view of various neighborhoods even including parts of queens. This place is truly a gift and has a heart beat of its own, continuing to bring so many families together and allowing people to build connections and enjoy a piece of paradise right in our back yard. I know for a fact that I wouldn't of been able to deal with the terrible cards life dealt to me at such a young age. It's a place that I would recommend to anyone who is seeking a place for peace, genuine human connections or even to enjoy a nice affordable cocktail right on the water. There are 5 clubs in total and as a collection, it's truly been a key component that brings the Bronx together as a whole. To anyone who lives here or inquires about the Bronx, the D.A beach club would be the first stop for myself when I want to show someone the beauty of living here.” Made with chipboard, oil paint, gold copper wire, and a black plastic bag. 14.5x7.75.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550279598950-BTT4FFBVLGREADUIW9WT/27+Bronx+Faces+Lisa.jpg Bronx Faces - Lisa/1994/Norwood-Claremont Village “Born and raised in Norwood, currently living in Claremont Village for the past 9 years. Very happy to say that I just received my Master's degree in May! I met my boyfriend in 2012 in a little get-together on 149th street in the South Bronx. Soon after, I found out both he and I live in the Bronx, both in Claremont Village, just a 15 minute walk away. We started going on dates to the Fordham library and we've been together ever since. It's been 6 and a half years already and many more years to come! All of our best memories were made all around the Bronx. The best food spot in the Bronx is Sal's Pizza on Bainbridge Avenue and East 207th street, just a regular (but amazing) cheese slice with a $1 for four garlic knots, its the bomb! You have to check it out.” Made with oil paint, soft pastels, charcoal, string, chipboard, a black plastic bag, and gold wire. 14x13.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550720168154-GK5YZQC48HJGEXXPQHNK/27+Bronx+Faces+Edgar.jpg Bronx Faces - Edgar/1979/Pelham Gardens "There is more to the BX than a baseball team, a Zoo, and a Garden. The Bronx is extremely diverse, home to City Island, home of Hip Hop, home of the real Little Italy, it's culturally rich with history and home to so many underrated artists. A memory that stands out the most from growing up in the Bronx was going every Sunday to my dad's boat on City Island. We would go as a family to the City Island Diner and then head out on the boat. We would anchor by Orchard Beach and literally hang out all day on the water. I have so many favorite Bronx restaurants, but Pio Pio is one of my all time favorites. I always order a pitcher of sangria and a "matador," which is a full chicken, tostones, rice and beans, salad and salchipapa. Of course, it's an order for 2. Pelham Gardens is not known for being diverse for those that don't live here, but it's extremely diverse. My surrounding neighbors are Greek, Ecuadorian, German, Dominican, Nigerian and Italian. Growing up in a residential area, I was fortunate to be able to play in the street without a lot of traffic. Riding bikes, playing manhunt and playing baseball with a tennis ball and wiffle ball bat are memories I will always cherish. " Made with chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, sandpaper, twine, pipe cleaners, yarn, fishnets, gold copper wire, an old shirt, and decorative paper. 13.5x9.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350186924-08ZFLB7QGXNRO5M84OA6/Legnini_A_06.jpg Bronx Faces - Joel/1988/E 184th Street-Fordham Road “The memory that sticks out the most is when my dad would drive down Jerome Avenue when I was real young and we'd pass by Mullaly Skate Park. I would one day, years later, sneak over there from my block with no permission to discover the beauty of extreme sports like Rollerblading, Skateboarding, & BMX. This was my first gateway to music, fashion, extreme sports & its entire culture. Best Food spot in the Bronx is really hard to say because in this cultural melting pot of a borough is an infinity of options. But if I have to chose one classic it would have to be the New Morris Deli on the corner of Morris Park & Holland Avenue. Best deli sandwiches in NYC cooked in a unique way with secret sauces & seasonings they use on the grill chicken, chop cheese, philly cheese steak & many other sandwiches. Ask for a Fat Matt or Peanut Butter Jelly if you're in the mood for something new & unique. Or replace your best chop cheese or grilled chicken memory with this one. Did I mention affordable? 2.50-5.50 options. Tell Sal or Waseed I sent you.” Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, chipboard, sheer polyester fabric, tissue paper, and pipe cleaners. 16x8.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550030701411-9JH14MZ7TP2ZAXMN08UM/26+Bronx+Faces+Rosie.jpg Bronx Faces - Rosie/1994/Morris Park-City Island “I was very fortunate in that the block I lived on, there were many kids. No one was the same age but that didn’t really matter. Jullani was the youngest, then Nicki, Me, Alan, Eileen, Alex, and lastly Briana. Each person was a year older than the next. In the summer, I loved going outside and playing from morning til night. Whether it was racing down the street on our scooters, or playing manhunt in the dark (I was the weird kid who hid in trashcans the entire game), we never seemed to get bored. With the imaginations us 90s kids had, there was always something to do. Today it feels like children are strapped to their electronics. I feel blessed I grew up without that stuff, and instead was able to play outside with a big group of friends.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, watercolors, twine, tissue paper, ribbon, reusable mesh nylon netting, and a paper towel. 16x12.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350189906-ALYG2G5UR925DTZQHU95/Legnini_A_08.jpg Bronx Faces - Sebastian/1990/Eastchester Road “There used to be a convenience store on the corner of Eastchester Rd and Mace Avenue where my friends and I would hang out and buy Pokémon cards, we called it Kim's because of the owner's daughter who we used to hang out with. That's where I spent most of my childhood. Most of the time people give the Bronx a bad reputation but for the most part it's really not bad at all. I would tell people to give it a chance and I'm sure they'll see that it's actually a nice place.” Made with chipboard, acrylic paint, wool, rope, tissue paper, and a paper fan. 13.5x9.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350183868-S5EBWQSZRO6TKVZ1IKHV/Legnini_A_02.jpg Bronx Faces - Zulie/1987/Bedford Park "There is so much untapped talent and unheard voices in this borough. I have traveled across the country, across the sea even... and I have never met a people with more intelligence, passion, culture or sense of community than I have here. The people here are my home. It's the main thing that brings me back every time I have tried to leave. Plus, why would I need to when I can literally connect to any proverbial region of the world from the Bronx by taking the 4,5,6,2 & D trains? I can literally take the 6 right now and get some pierogis from Odessa or take the 41 bus to Cedar Ave and get the best Jerk chicken ever from Eat like Me, and be back home in time to watch Cardi B on Love and Hip Hop, like..." Made with Prismacolor colored pencils, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, dried acrylic paint, pipe cleaners, denim, tissue paper, old painting palettes (recycled laminating sheets) and a Metrocard. 14.5 x 12.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550029087494-X0MXIW78F1RVF5ADMEPQ/23+Bronx+Faces+Eddie.jpg Bronx Faces - Eddie/1994/Eastchester “Growing up in the Bronx everyone on your block became a second family. You would look out for each other and there was always a neighborhood watch. I never spent any money growing up all my fun was on the street playing ball or riding bikes. From a young age I learned how to be independent and deal with different types of people. Once you live in the Bronx you can live anywhere else. It's hard to come from somewhere else and live in the Bronx.” Made with Crayola crayons, acrylic paint, chipboard, fabric, pipe cleaners, and buttons. 13.5x11.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550284898286-LZXKUXVPOFHX9S1CFBCU/22+Bronx+Faces+Brenda.jpg Bronx Faces - Brenda/1994/Morris Park "One of my favorite memories growing up was play man hunt with the neighborhood kids, unsupervised, at night, free to be and do whatever we wanted. Because that's what my neighborhood was all about a collective group of people looking out for each other no matter your skin color. It took me 22 years of my life to find my favorite food spot in The Bronx but hands down its definitely Mr. Q's on Williamsbridge Road their General Tso's with Pork Fried Rice its out of this world. Seriously you have to try it! I love everything about The Bronx so much so that I even tattooed it on my arm as a reminder that I am fierce and strong like the Boogie Down Bronx." Made with mixed media paper mounted on chipboard, watercolor paint, acrylic paint, charcoal, sharpie, gold artistic wire, tissue paper, pipe cleaners, and cotton embroidery floss. 14x11.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548198641296-MD8GCP21QBY9B0QZ44L9/Legnini_A_01.jpg Bronx Faces - Anthony/1989/Cauldwell "One memory that stands out the most from growing up in the Bronx would have to be when me and my boy Jordan would have a routine of linking up and either going to 23 park and play some ball and or walk to 149 and 3rd Ave, cop an icy white tee followed by a fresh pair of Pepe jeans then we would head to Forest Projects and go to this lady who sold empanadas for just a buck out her window on the first floor. There's a handful of great spots in Bronx to eat but the best food spot for me in the Bronx would have to be this Ecuadorian spot called Lucho Barrios on 148 and 3rd Ave my pops put me on to this spot. My favorite meal to eat would have to be chaulafan, it's a mixture of chicken, shrimp, pork/crispy bacon with fried rice and scrambled eggs with cilantro! Shout out to Sabrosura as well! First time I tried the food was on Castle Hill soo wavyyyyyy." Made with chipboard, acrylic paint, fabric, tissue paper, padding, poster board, iridescent reflective plastic, pipe cleaners, gold artistic wire, yarn, and reusable mesh nylon netting. 17x11.5." 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550028242373-RSFRF9DQWNWYE95RH3U0/20+Bronx+Faces+Dom.jpg Bronx Faces - Domenic/1944/Belmont Ave and 187th Street "The best memory from the Bronx... the best friends I had and still have. Growing up here I played ball in the streets with friends. The best food spot... Antonio's Trattoria - my favorite dish is their pasta with broccoli rabe. There is no place like the Bronx." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, crayons, a metro card, sheer iridescent plastic wrap, tissue paper, pipe cleaners, and recycled film. 12.5x10.25." 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350183486-SPD6VFTMRDFHABDEB4MB/Legnini_A_03.jpg Bronx Faces - David/1993/194th and Kingsbridge "One of the gems of growing up in the Bronx was the block parties. I remember this one day where they closed off the whole street because there was going to be a block party. It was summer and it was my first block party. While everyone was setting up for the party, me and my friends went on top of the roofs and started playing manhunt. We jumped from building to building, leaping over large gaps to prove our fearlessness and masculinity. We leaned over edge spitting loogies down at people. Then, the music began. We ran downstairs to find the block finally filled with people. The women on the block were serving people with food, the men sipping beer from their beach chairs, the children laughing and running wild in the streets, the music blasting - it kept on and on for hours. But that’s not where it stops. A little later in the night they brought down a wrench and opened the fire pump. Nobody had money for water parks so the pump was like our Dorney Park. So we jumped in and out of the water, running after our flip flops that got carried away by the stream. The older heads set up a table and started to play dominoes. The ladies sat in their circles and gossiped. The kids played. The music continued, the laughter continued, the excitement continued. Nothing ever stopped. Nothing died. That memory will never die.” Made with mixed media paper mounted on chipboard, gouache paint, gold leaf paint, sharpie, pen, a paper towel, a broken chain, an old shirt, denim, and David's old frames. 14.5 x 11.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550029804432-OLO4BM4X2ML6M66KD0KA/17+Bronx+Faces+Emily.jpg Bronx Faces - Emily/1991/Castle Hill "For fun growing up , I was a part of a well known dance studio in the Bronx called "Starlite" by the late great David Melendez. I danced salsa and made it to one of the dance groups within the studio called "Fuerza Gigante." A great memory was getting to play Maria in a West Side Story themed routine we did. We had lots of recitals at Lehman College and performed for many events including the famous Puerto Rican Day Parade. We were all in each other's sweet sixteens and we were a "dance family." I'll hold these memories forever." Made with chipboard, oil paint, newspapers, rubber bands, a pipe cleaner, a paper towel, embroidery yarn, tissue paper, and electrical tape. 13.5x8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1552541270555-MRRP2FPRDTO7IK9ZZQW0/16+Bronx+Faces+Joshua+%28Updated%29.jpg Bronx Faces - Joshua/1992/Crotona Park "Things I did for fun growing up in The Bronx was indulge in a lot of sports as a kid. I would get lost in my city and try to learn the geography of my city as best as possible. The city as a whole was my playground. Summertime wherever me and my friends could find a hydrant open we would make it our own little water park. Wet the girls walking by, give amateur car washes for just a dollar to the cars passing down the block. And those dollars would come a long way always found it hard to choose where to spend the money my friends and I would make. It was always between the iceys and piraguas a tough decision for a kid in the Bronx." Made with recycled Daily News newspapers and mixed media paper mounted to chipboard. 12.75x9.75." 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350190068-DSN2W8DCQ7XQ4JN688VS/Legnini_A_07.jpg Bronx Faces - Alyssa/1996/Soundview "The best food spot in the Bronx, without a doubt, are my local bodegas. One in particular that just opened near my house, across from P.S. 69. It's called TL & JT Corp Deli and their sandwiches and iced coffee are to die for. Besides getting a baconeggandcheese, the grilled chicken panini has everything you'd want: perfectly seasoned chicken with grill marks, caramelized onions made per order, fresh mozzarella, avocado and tomato slices all between panini bread. The Bronx isn't what most people assume it is. Of course bad things happen, however things still occur even in the nicest neighborhoods. The Bronx helped me realize how real many people are and how surreal the world can be. I've learned so much while growing up there, and there are some hidden gems within this borough. You just have to get up and find them. As a kid, I enjoyed being in the kitchen. Not because I was always hungry, but I was so intrigued with my grandma and mom cooking. There was something about making foods like sorullitos and cakes with them, and as I got older, I baked a lot more. I eventually realized that I have this intense passion for making things with my hands and giving back to friends and family. Baking has helped me get through boring moments at home whenever my neighborhood friends weren't around. It helped me de-stress whenever I felt overwhelmed by high-school pressures. It helped me get into the University that I now attend and, damn, I just love to f*cking bake." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, Crayola crayons, Crayola markers, Copic markers, sheer polyester fabric, broken CDs, and an old scarf. 14x13." 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550718752351-EC1E6V0A3JF71831M8A9/14+Bronx+Faces+Josh.jpg Bronx Faces - Josh/1993/Throggs Neck "I'll have always love for the Bronx, no matter where I end up. The farthest I've ever been from home was Shanghai, and when I was there I got the Bronx motto "Yield Not to Evil" tattooed on my chest. This big borough raised me and it's the only place I'll ever really consider home. From being the only bi-racial dude in hardcore Alfie's Place or getting chicken parm and broccoli rabe from Patricia's, Throggs Neck has everything to offer anyone. From hanging out by Maritime in high school to have a cool view of the bridge or learning to ride my bike in Veteran's Park, there are too many memories to count. While I made my bones in Throggs Neck, I made my name at Fordham University. Living on the other side showed me a side of life I was disconnected from growing up. Throggs Neck is a suburb in the city. Fordham is as urban as it gets. Meeting people from all over the world and making the best of friends in my life was important to me. I may be in debt, but I don't regret Fordham. I am eternally grateful to it and the Bronx. Everyone from here or who moves here does dope stuff to add to the culture. My boy Luke who moved here from Chicago started a DIY music venue called The Meat Shop off Fordham Road. A great place for local musicians to hone their talent. As the creators of hip-hop, we still do it the best, regardless of what radio might try and spin to you. I met a lot of cool Bronx natives there. No matter what part of the Bronx you from, you've got a certain swag that's easy to vibe with." Made with Crayola crayons, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, sheer polyester fabric, newspaper, old chains, glitter, and Raw rolling papers. 13x8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550031768255-P7S2E7NW0QHB6EDHQQWT/13+Bronx+Faces+Cordero.jpg Bronx Faces - Cordero/1992/Throggs Neck "One of the many memories I have from growing up in the boogie down was Bronx attitude, it's unlike any other form of swag, "it's a Bronx thing" - people from the sticks or other boroughs could barley understand our way of living or talkin. That "don't give a fuck about nothing" attitude will forever be a part of me. Without a doubt the best food spot in the Bronx has gotta be Tommy's Pizza - been holding down the Neck with the best slices for 30 plus years hands down." Made with Crayola crayons, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, acrylic paint, sheer polyester fabric, an old shirt, and glitter. 14x10." 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350186757-646ROYGZPMZF5UQ8ORR9/Legnini_A_05.jpg Bronx Faces - Shaira/1989/Pelham Gardens "In light of recent events - specifically where the South Bronx has been pegged as one of the "52 places you must go to in 2017," according to some sucio from the New York Times - I'd like for every one to finally take one good look at this borough and finally give it the credit it has been owed for decades. The Bronx is a mecca - for food, for the last real shred of that "old" New York City grime, a thriving DIY music and arts scene (which are run by femmes!) - and it always has been that way. Respect that fact. Respect those who have been doing the work to keep it a mecca - whether through grassroots activism or community organizations. To the inevitable newcomers who fall for the hype - respect us for the resiliency we have as a people. This borough is not "the next big thing" in developer's standards. Our 'hoods are not a playpen for agents of the state to hyperpolice youth and segregate our already overpopulated, underfunded public schools. Our neighborhoods are not to be redlined again and again to fulfill some shady "rezoning" plans that will inevitably displace the very people that sustain themselves in said areas. You will not call us unhealthy while completely ignoring food apartheid that exists in the Bronx and has been perpetuated for ages. You will not make the assumption that the Bronx is "booming" because we've gotten more (low wage retail) jobs here. You will not call the cops on our loud summer block parties or snitch on Mohammad's bodega cat. You will not listen to the powers that be over who we are as a community, or over the things we supposedly need. You will start to listen to us - whether we call ourselves Bronxites or Bronxinians, from the Concourse to Co-Op and everywhere in between." Made with watercolor paint, Canson mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, polyester yarn, beads, glitter, and Pokémon cards. 17 x 8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350184970-O48ZDJJRYZF9EINZJLTF/Legnini_A_04.jpg Bronx Faces - Michael/1990/Van Nest-Morris Park "I remember the first time I rode the 5 train with my Dad. I was 5, and remember being so confused at the name "Bowling Green". Anyway, I remember coming back home from our trip to the city and seeing the train emerge from 149th St. Every time I get on the 2 or 5 and it emerges from the tunnel I get the feeling of being home. Sometimes I even get disappointed when I'm on the 4 or 6 as it emerges from the tunnel, I'm expecting to see the track, 3rd Ave in the background and ironically the juvenile detention center. I just love seeing the Bronx along that line. I want people to know that the Bronx, its people, stories, and culture are still here and thriving. I think people still associate the Bronx as a negative place, unless they want to exploit certain aspects of the culture to their advantage. The Bronx is filled with rich diversity - so many different walks of life and perspectives. Everyone here is resilient." Made with chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, a chain, pipe cleaners, a paper towel, pen, and ribbon. 18 x 9.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550027547245-QIY9X0TJLGUQNQXV2LQ2/10+Bronx+Faces+Lauren.jpg Bronx Faces - Lauren/1992/Throggs Neck "Some of my favorite memories from growing up in the Bronx were the friends I've made. Once I was old enough to explore the neighborhood beyond my block, I was introduced to other blocks, and made new friends. Some of the greatest nights were hanging by the pump or playing manhunt all hours of the night. My favorite food spot in the BX is one everyone knows about, and if they don't they need to know. Pruzzoz Deli of course! I can safely say I've never been disappointed there. My go to order is sweet sopressata, american cheese, lettuce and mayo." Made with acrylic paint, chipboard, pipe cleaners, fabric, and glitter. 14.5x9.5." 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1552540627542-M7KEOL7CTAGVNBRVIFTR/9+Bronx+Faces+Dondre+%28Updated%29.jpg Bronx Faces - Dondre/1992/Pelham Gardens "I want people to know there's things to do in the Bronx and there's likeminded people here as well. It's refreshing to be away from the city and not far at all from Westchester. When I was younger, for fun, I'd play with remote control cars and basketball with my brother in my backyard. Pretty much all day." Made with Prismacolor colored pencils, wrapping paper, ribbon, an old bracelet charm, paper clips, acrylic paint, a ziploc bag, Prismacolor markers, and mixed media paper mounted to chipboard. 12x8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1552584858509-67RUPJDWZWPUSM9I3IGE/6+Bronx+Faces+George.jpg Bronx Faces - George/1993/Burnside "I vividly remember seeing all the OGs and old folk chilling in front of the building with their music and Coronas just chatting about their day. It was always really comforting coming home late to see a crowd of your neighbors in front of the building playing dominoes. They were kind like my night watch." Made with chipboard, acrylic paint, glitter, ribbon, party city beads, lace, cotton embroidery floss, and fabric from an old fan. 13.5x8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1552584120428-7SZG7TBSK4X4TKW2CTTY/8+Bronx+Faces+Taina.jpg Bronx Faces - Taina/1993/Pelham Bay Park "The Bronx played host to so many rich, fun, and rewarding experiences... People think because of Central Park that Manhattan has the most park space of any borough, but that simply isn't true. The Bronx has so many different, beautiful parks, and all of them house events and attractions for New York City's residents. I have such fond memories of going to the Bronx Zoo for free on Wednesdays, seeing a movie at Bay Plaza, taking moonlit walks during Botanical Garden's late nights, or playing volleyball or handball at Orchard Beach with my summer camp, taking walks through Van Cortlandt Park as the leaves changed in fall, and going to the old Armory along the D train for iceskating in the winter. All year round there was something to do." Made with chipboard, glitter glue, a plastic bag, old headphones, a broken necklace, polyester fabric, metallic ribbon, and metallic paper. 11x16." 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550027546436-ZHO2W9WQMNOYWFMUP99W/7+Bronx+Faces+Chris+Toro.jpg Bronx Faces - Chris/1992/Castle Hill "The memory that sticks out to me the most while growing up in The Bronx was winning the Castle Hill Little League Championship with my father as the coach. The year before, we had the worst record in Castle Hill Little League history, and they used to call us the Cinderella team. Winning the championship after that terrible year, will always be my fondest memory growing up in the Bronx." Made with chipboard, acrylic paint, metallic pipe cleaners, highlighter, denim, Prismacolor markers, pen, and sharpie. 13x9.25.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550718801113-MUGZXBWJI7CLSEDG4JZX/5+Bronx+Faces+Fatama.jpg Bronx Faces - Fatama/1995/Grand Concourse "The Bronx is a community. It bothers me so much when people fear the Bronx. What exactly are you fearing? There are families that live here - husbands, wives, children of all ages - future doctors, engineers, actors, dancers, musicians. Culture exists in the Bronx, a culture that cannot be cultivated anywhere else. In a way, I don't consider the Bronx to be a part of New York City. Language is different in the Bronx, I always find myself speaking differently with my high-school friends compared to my college friends. I find myself saying yo, odee, mad, ratchet, tight, trippin'. That's when I'm the real me. The Bronx is a beautiful place with its own demographics, culture, language, and society, and I am proud to be a part of that." Made with chipboard, acrylic paint, white charcoal, cotton embroidery floss, posterboard, ribbon garland, and Pokemon cards. 12.5x8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350193361-477ADE87930209RP6NMT/Legnini_A_10.jpg Bronx Faces - Andreina/1993/Morrisania "I want people to know that my neighborhood is my home. When people ask me where I live and I give them my cross streets, the first thing they say is "that's the hood." It may be the hood but first and foremost, it's my home and it's where I grew up. I want people to know that the Bronx is not the next Brooklyn. It's the Bronx. It's not "ghetto and dirty". It's beautiful and green. If you don't want to come here, then don't. More room for us to create and flourish. I want people to know that there's great things in the Bronx but they can't act like they saw or did it first. And I definitely want people to know that when the south bronx (unfortunately) gets gentrified, they didn't discover it... we don't need lunatics on youtube with Christopher Columbus syndrome." Made with chipboard, Sharpie oil markers, acrylic paint, glitter, recycled lens (glasses), and q tips. 16x10.25." 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550261523335-EPRMTSZRNQPIVDB9C7E6/2+Bronx+Faces+Shelda.jpg Bronx Faces - Shelda/1997/Belmont "The memory that stands out the most to me from the Bronx is definitely the faces of different business owners and street vendors that I was in constant contact with all the time. From the people who sold ices to churros outside of my school everyday during dismissal, to the bodega owners at the corner of my block who gave my family champagne on New Years. I even remember the mailman who still covers the same route. My idea of extended family definitely changed as a result of this." Watercolor paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, Copic marker, sharpie marker, pen, pipe cleaners, red glitter glue, ribbon, fabric, fishnet, and gold leaf paint. 14x8.5.” 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350191999-TYLHFT9PLJY1VHOIKUYU/Legnini_A_09.jpg Bronx Faces - Edward/1990/Morrison Soundview Avenue "The memory that stands out for me growing up in the Bronx is the Spanish music being played everyday. Either from the Bodega, my neighbors, or the cars chilling outside there was always music blasting. That summer when Gasolina came out was the craziest summer ever. It was like every block on Westchester Ave was having a party." Chipboard, acrylic paint, tissue paper, sheer polyester fabric, headphones, pipe cleaners, cloth, a plastic necklace, and Jesus bracelet stickers. 16x8.5" 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1552542285643-H2LS0ZLASG4ZLMFLWWXY/1+Bronx+Faces+Farhu.jpg Bronx Faces - Farhu/1991/Gun Hill "My favorite spot to eat in the X is this place called Sabrosura, it's on Castle Hill ave. It's a Dominican/Chinese fusion restaurant that started in DR. My parents befriended them there and as luck would have it they all immigrated to the Bronx. I could eat anything off the menu but the most lit grub there has gotta be the camaronfongo. It's shrimp with sauce and a mountain-like structure made of platanos. I'm Afrolatino so platanos are life b." Chipboard, acrylic paint, fishnets, gold leaf paint, and sheer polyester fabric. 13.5x10." 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1742531445736-8FZAMDA1MC7S9Y9JHD79/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Matthew/1994/Belmont “While pondering on the times from living in the Bronx, so many memories popped up. It was really hard for me to pinpoint one poignant memory. If I had to pick one, I guess the one memory that’s truly significant is the time I wrote my first rap. Well technically, I believe it was my second rap; the first one is for another time. However, this particular memory is the start of a passion that has lasted till this day. I remember it being 2009, and I was in my friend Carlos’ apartment. He had a program called Virtual DJ. He was playing a few songs through it, and the instrumental for “Roger That” by Young Money played. While hearing it, I felt compelled to rap to it. I think I may have freestyled a couple of bars at first but then proceeded to write some lyrics down on my Sidekick LX. I don’t remember exactly what I wrote, and my Sidekick disappeared; but, I remember my song having random lyrics about tacos. Ever since that day, I haven’t stopped rapping. “ Made with oil paint, paper, glitter, records, headphones, chipboard, wood glue, and mirrored paper. 14.25 x 10.25”. 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1733367852330-D9UBV4EZCG6XNZZUUAAA/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Susie/1965/Prospect Ave “My siblings and I grew up in poverty. But I’m sure most of the people on Prospect Avenue and 187th Street were in the same boat. When you’re a kid, you are typically egocentric and can’t see further than yourself. You feel embarrassed of your situation and try to cover it up any way you can. We did, however, have abundance of imagination. My friends and I could play in an empty lot (right up the block from where we lived- before Keith Plaza was built) and pretend it to be the open sea. I remember in particular one time that we were on a board with rusty nails poking through it. We balanced on that board, being careful to steer clear of the nails, and that was our ship. We could build stories and spend hours in that lot. We weren’t the only kids there; it seemed many gravitated toward the emptiness. If you had a friend who could splurge for a Spaldeen (a pink hand ball) you could play different games for hours. Some favorites were Seven-up, handball, off the point. If you had access to a piece of chalk, that opened up many other possibilities- you could draw a skellzy court or play hopscotch. Someone’s discarded clothesline was like striking gold- that led to jump rope or double Dutch. So yes, we had nothing back then but we also had a lot. I can’t say I wish I had wealth growing up because it makes me appreciate what I have today. And that’s a lot.” Made with oil paint, flower petals, Lipton tea foil wrapping, yarn, headphones, coffee beans, playing cards, a ziploc bag, and a recycled tote bag adhered to chipboard. 23×22.5”. 2023-2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1684895539826-7ZF5ZZNL7YQF2CWLNUE9/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Alexander/1994/HighBridge “Best food spot in my neighborhood has to be Paradise on 164th and Ogden Ave. Not because of the quality of food but rather the culture that oozes out that place. You can play dominos, drink a beer and just chill with the old heads. It's Switzerland. Neutral ground.” Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, newspaper, and gel gloss on watercolor paper mounted to chipboard. 13.5x10.” 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1682650152791-MLLQKBSV5X2WAQLTKZUQ/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Melody/1992/MillBrook "My hood has everything you could ever need. 3 Dominican hair salons within a one block radius that will tame my wild hair with pure smoke, best tamales from the corner, fresh fruit from the Honduran market, a view of the whole city from the top of my building we’re not supposed to be on, and the shiny things we’re not supposed to want. The botánica/ shoe repair shop where I get my essential oils and platforms fixed. The beauty supply that’s supplied me with every permanent neon mistake I’ve ever made. The deli guy that gives me free tiny Snickers because he knows my mom loves them. When I was really small I remember first moving to The Bronx and running down the cramped little project hallways with the neighbor kids racing them back and forth as fast as I could. It felt like the hallway was a mile long. Now I’m in my 20s and I don’t race anymore and the hallways shrunk and the dim fluorescent lights flicker like morse code, they tell me I’m home." Made with watercolor paint, reusable mesh nylon netting, duralar, glitter, incense wrappers, an Arizona can, and watercolor paper mounted to chipboard. 14x13.5.” 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1682650839766-YA8NYAU3NSBXEZH8P6LT/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Tiara/1995/The 6 Line “I want people to know that the Bronx is sacred. The Bronx has created & innovated art forms that influenced the world during a time the city left it to burn, and is one of the last boroughs working against gentrification/displacement in NYC. Many community leaders have been shedding light on corrupt politicians and creating safe havens to combat the rising rents, rezonings, and new jails. I want people living in the Bronx to know that there are people here doing amazing things within the arts, education, environmental work, housing, and more. The people make the Bronx & the culture, and no amount of “Piano district” and commercialized branding could ever substitute that.” Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, reused paper palettes, hot glue, rubber bands, gold leaf, and watercolor paper mounted to chipboard. 2022. 20x21.5.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1653693501646-RAB10OC5QYNE5ACMKW3N/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Solansh/1992/145th St-Third Avenue "I had the best time growing up in The Bronx; going to the park every day and hanging out with my friends. My best memories are going to the Fordham Library after school, running in the sprinklers at Van Cortlandt Park, riding my skateboard and having picnics at Mosholu Park, and hanging out at F.Y.E on White Plains RD. The best thing about The Bronx is the music. There’s music everywhere. One moment there’s Hip Hop blasting in the background, then Bachata, R&B, Salsa, Blues, Merengue; a little bit of everything. There’s never a dull moment in The Bronx." Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, paper clips, a pipe cleaner, twine, CDs, headphones, a bracelet, a handball, plastic spider rings, and watercolor paper mounted to chipboard. 19 x 12.875.” 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1669425875156-EDQ74NI01O11FRAJ2BFL/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Kevin/1994/167th & West Farms "Parkchester is nice, especially the oval. Sometimes I sit there and write. There’s also a good diner called Ellie’s by the oval. I’m sad they took down the movie theatres. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was raised in Parkchester. Parkchester is one of the more diverse neighborhoods of The Bronx. I'm also glad the Zaro’s bakery is back too they have some good bagels. My favorite food spot has to be Cooler Runnin up in Wakefield. Best jamaican cuisine in the bronx. I usually order jerk chicken with rice and peas plus the vegetables and sweet plantain, oh and can’t forget the oxtail gravy on the rice and a def yes to jerk sauce. The Bronx is beautiful and filled with all kinds of good people. People here are artistic and have a naturally cool aura to them. I get a lot of my character from living and being in The Bronx. People who live here tend to always try to go against the grain in a good way and be original." Made with pen, charcoal, sharpie, colored pencil, acrylic paint, canary writing pad paper, plastic spoons, a movie ticket, a composition notebook, a plastic bag, and paper mounted to chipboard. 14.75 x 9.5”. 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1667958930473-ZT5ECSBQ9JMXVLZ7X02R/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Jimmy/1993/Fordham-Pelham Garden "My favorite food doesn't necessarily get served from a spot, but most Sunday mornings in front of St Nicholas of Tolentine Church, there's a lady that sells tamales, and i get spicy chicken with a side of nostalgia. Fordham has a large Vietnamese community and the church gives the Vietnamese-American youths an opportunity to connect to their roots outside of religion. There are alot of hidden gems in the Bronx. Whether it's people, places, or things, it's worth discovering art, food, and culture." Made with soft pastel, Canson mixed media paper, chipboard, paper towels, Pokémon cards, plastic spoons, and an aluminum tray. 16x10.5.” 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1643474007393-M7KPA78SCTRL0NX8O1K2/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Naileza/1990/Rosedale Ave "The thing that I remember most about The Bronx is summertime playing in the pump and icees from the icy lady also three dollar chicken spot meals with my cousins." Made with colored pencil, watercolor, napkins, a plastic bag, clear colorless plastic film, hot glue, and mixed media paper mounted to chipboard. 11.75 x 10.875." 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1629873190594-GCBCO0Y4Z434WC0C8LHL/56+Bronx+Faces+Denasia.jpg Bronx Faces - Denasia/1992/Southern Blvd "Apart from "the chicken spot" where everyone in the hood met to eat or just chill. The best food place to me was actually Egidio Pastry Shop in Little Italy. It's also were I have my favorite memory. I stayed at my grandma’s apartment a lot as a child and every summer it was occupied by me and my ten cousins. We were like bebe's kids and we would always sneak out at night to run the streets. I don't know how this tradition started but every Friday night we would leave the house exactly at 1 AM and go to Egidio's, which was only a 10 minute walk away, and knock on the door. There a beautiful old Italian man by the name of Joey greeted all of us bad ass little Black kids as if we were apart of his family. He'd always give us two boxes full of all the pastries he didn't sell that day. While making sure to remind us to stay out of trouble and stay in school. That was the highlight of every single Friday for three of my summers. Joey passed away sometime after that third summer. This memory will always be precious for me because it showed how small business owners of The BX were just as much a member of the community as the random children running the streets and everyone looked out for each other.” Made with gouache paint, watercolor paint, watercolor paper mounted to chipboard, Pokémon cards, hot glitter glue, and an Egidio’s pastry box. 17x15.” 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1580171558660-8EA5AX3I98T7NCCC8EAD/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Osadris/1990/The Bronx & Uptown, New York City "Living in the Bronx felt like a struggle to me only when I was growing up and that's mostly cus I was never seen as a Bronx Native to everyone else. I was told I couldn't claim it cus I lived in the "not so real side of the Bronx." I was born in the Bronx at Lincoln Hospital on 3rd ave, I was partially raised on the Concourse, I was partially raised in the Heights and Dyckman as well, til the age of 14- I was in the Bronx most of my time since most of my family and childhood friends resided there. At a young age my parents decided to move to the other side which is where I still reside- in Riverdale, on BROADWAY! To my knowledge one of the longest AVEs in NYC that runs through almost every single borough. I'm minutes away from the 1 train which connects me quickly to Uptown- Dyckman, The Heights and Harlem, all being my 2nd homes to be exact. Little did I know while I was growing up that this would be one of the biggest blessings in my lifetime. I didn't fully understand the harsh words about me not being an Bronxite until I got much older and realized how much intent and barriers have been put in place and upheld in our society to separate marginalized people of color, also how much POC in NYC specifically correlate struggle with having any type of cred. Growing up all I experienced was that my family ain't have the "finer" things, we passed down clothes as much as we could, Mami cooked meals for everyone and took in family members frequently, my siblings and I always complained to our pops to not take us clothes shopping at Costco's and definitely knew/still know what it is like to feel the winter cold while being indoors, my landlord/super stay wildin. The best memories were all the experiences in every hood of NYC that shaped me to become who I am today. Riding the 1/9 (yeah the 9 train!) red line or walking from Harlem to Dyckman just cus it was a nice summer day. I soaked in all of the beautiful people that were making a living selling in the street, playing music I knew well or never even heard of, witnessing a plethora of basketball/baseball games, the flirting/kissing/f*cking/love I engaged in with the many cuties, the dangerous situations I put myself in and blessfully always making it home, the yelling/arguing/fighting I witnessed and engaged in, the elders playing dominos/card games or the youth making art/creating- graffiti/murals, jewelry, clothes and even everyday necessities. Being able to connect to so many communities easily from my side of the Bronx is truly what I loved the most! I had family all over the place- blood and chosen. In Harlem I immersed myself in black culture, soul food, southern hospitality, learning from elders who walked gracefully in traditional practices and an uncanny swag. From there I hopped on the train straight to the Heights to cop pastelitos and receive my Bendiciones from Mami where she worked at the local salon- that's when I did my best to sneak away to get just a little closer to Dyckman/207th (Post ave was ALWAYS the goal destination) to chief on the best bud. Trust that this was a routine I looked forward to on the daily while in HS/during the summer and I always made sure I got home before Mami did or with her- we not even getting into how ON LOCK I was. In my HS/teenage years I rebelled and picked a school 2 hours from home- Mami did not want me transferring trains so I rode LOCAL to 18th street until I learned how to maneuver that for my own benefit. Being a part of a young girls group in The Heights, 'Da Urban Butterflies' where I was learned how to navigate sex at a young age, how to keep myself safe and share that information with my peers cus sex education at school was trash. DUB was where I was accepted fully for my queerness and mad space was held for a lot of experimentation. The Heights gave me another perspective to spirituality and connection to our Divine, it taught me how to shut down teachers that weren't from our communities- in class I always had something to say with the quickness, I wasn't accepting of the bullshit they taught us about our own people and it truly exposed me to the true nature of the USA- the imperialist monster that drips violence onto every part of our planet. It reminded me to keep my head up high even when I didn't feel my best, the Heights gave me space to dance my ass off to reggaeton, palo, and playero cus these were not genres being played at my family parties growing up and if it made it through the speakers- it was short lived. It was the popular education/socialism classes that I took in Harlem after school and when I wasn't running the streets- it embedded in me to never give up the fight of liberation, to always walk/support my community, to do my best to be a part of the revolutionary change, I was put me in uncomfortable situations on the corners of Harlem or on a packed train to talk about class struggle or to sell a newspaper where you could read what's really going on in your community and around the world- it took over my weekend schedule with marches/protests/conferences that shaped the passion I have and the work I do til this day. Harlem also taught me how to wine my hips to all the reggae! It was Dyckman that taught me how to package every single part of me and deliver it unapologetically, showed me how to put together a coqueta outfit as easily as I did my super comfy fits, it held "safe" space for me to experience how the hood interacted with one another, how the elders were to always be respected no matter how much shit they gave us, to always give a helping hand to those in need and the children were certainly raised by everyone. Dyckman gave me a Love most would say isn't deemed Love, a "feminist" would claim me giving up my power and upholding machista behavior and I might've to a certain extent in the growing phases of my life and I made it home alive every single time with a new story to add to my collection! I built family ties, and was put in cabs to get home safely ALL the time by those deemed to be the worst in the hood, and this was in every single hood I call home. What each of these boroughs have in common was that they all embraced me, filled me up with love, showed me that the GRIND doesn't only live in 1 borough and it gave me a life that I would've never experienced if all I did was stay in the comfort of my neighborhood- Riverdale didn't have my culture dripping everywhere and it did have the silence and peace that was infinite, which saved my life when I thought I wanted to end it. I learned to be thankful for Riverdale just like my peoples that I visited were thankful for theirs. It made me be aware of privilege and how to not abuse it, to share it and use it for the good of all even if it meant Mami dealing with a lot more headaches than the rest of my siblings ever gave her. Lastly and never ever the least it was The Bronx that created someone who could flow in any hood unbothered and was certified wherever these 10 toes stood. The Bronx made me resilient, a fashionista, quick with the mouth and even quicker with the hands, a deep love for Hip Hop/Rap and lyricism, gave me a specific breed of attitude that talks with their hands and could silence a whole room or a softens any hardened heart, a mouth that spewed louder sounds than the train on a silent night- a 'YOOOOO' or 'YURRRR' always blankets the streets when I'm out and about. The Bronx engraved in me what loyalty feels like, how royalty moves, how authenticity is truly felt, how truth is honored before anything else, how growth is inevitable to survive, what passion feels like as it moves through my body, and how the hunger and dedication to knowledge is what shuts down all of the "just another Bronx chick" redericks. I want to thank each and every single person that has entered my life in all of the hoods I am able to claim my own, thank you for being a part of the creation of a person that can not and will not just claim the Bronx but can happily claim a good chunk of New York City. I will never forget nor wish to change any interaction or experience nor do I take any of them for granted cus then I wouldn't be the SunFlower that grew from The Bronx concrete and flourished in the soil and cracks of Uptown.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, gouache paint, Metrocards, metal leaf, paper clips, broken jewelry, and a shipping package. 16x11.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1581216889658-V96HIZG86BWIKRIM6Q0S/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - LA/1986/Pelham Parkway “My neighborhood is essentially the entire Bronx. I've lived in a dozen plus different neighborhoods throughout the BX but Pelham Parkway Projects will always be home. There's so much talent in them projects. I was blessed to grow up out there. Having fun was pretty easy for me and my group of friends growing up. We all got together and traveled around together buggin out, getting girls numbers. Skate Key was definitely the spot to be at. The Bronx is a tough love kinda place. Growing up there was definitely not easy but I wouldn't want to grow up any other way. Having less forced me to appreciate what I had which was family and friendships that will last a lifetime. Now that I'm older, my favorite local spot is my mom's crib. The food is always lit and there's always fresh coffee no matter what time it is." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, paper clips, ribbons, CDs, and coffee beans. 18.5x11.5.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1584223858958-V496FBJH2QE0C0A1LKXH/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Vanessa/1990/Highbridge "What stands out the most from living in the Bronx is the diversity of my two worlds as a child. I went to school Uptown but resided Downtown. I was constantly exposed to the different cultures, food, fashion, societal rules/standards and languages regardless of the specific origin or my knowledge of it. In its own way, showing me the differences, showed me the similarities. The best food spot is Flavas on 161 Street and Gerard Avenue! I'm obsessed with the pepper steak with white rice and oxtail gravy with baked mac & cheese & plantains. And of course a smoothie for the road! There is so much culture, life, love, passion and history here. My neighborhood is a gem and not one to be stolen. Admired, explored, appreciated, even utilized but not to be altered and dismantled. Just know, The Bronx is NOT Burning! We are shining, Beloved." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, Prismacolor colored pencils, acrylic paint, tissue paper, ribbon, gold metal leaf, and coffee filters. 18x12.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1629873166489-QVHGDM7036HBH82G2API/55+Luis+Bronx+Faces.JPG Bronx Faces - Louis/1991/Tremont Ave-Grand Concourse “The Puerto Rican and Dominican day parades on the Grand Concourse are my fondness memories of living here due to the culture that each represents. The parades empower us and enrich us of our homelands and shows others how we are raised. The whole borough of The Bronx is wide and different with culture and language everywhere, with that so are the people living here. Being from activists, visionaries, skaters, punks and artists were all “hustlers” trying to show ourselves and bring out the best in The Bronx. My favorite spot in The Bronx is Juices for Life on Castle Hill Ave.” Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, and premium gold leaf. 15x9.75.” 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583338287058-X6LFP21G6JBI5J09CDGJ/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Daniela/1996/Country Club "My neighborhood is usually very peaceful and is great to just walk around in. It's at its best during the spring. The blossoming trees and flowers just make it absolutely beautiful. The best food spot, in my opinion, was Quality Diner which has unfortunately been shut down... my favorite order there was the vegetarian wrap! Sushi Q is also a great spot, I'd always get the vegetable rice and gyoza." Made with gouache paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, fabric, decorative paper, and a take out sushi menu. 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1617290868440-MZ2Q38MAMWGS5446UDRW/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Anna/1994/Pelham Bay "One of my favorite things about being born and raised in the Bronx was always just the simplicity in walking around the neighborhood on a nice day with my friends. Walking up and down Crosby Ave or sometimes all the way to Country Club, Pelham Bay Park, or even to Morris Park; goofing around like idiots, running into every person you’ve ever met, and spending too long catching up with them - loudly. We still do as often as we can (pre-Covid, obviously). We’ll grab food and a coffee and just walk around and BS. But when I was little, nothing excited me like the St. Theresa Feast. The ferris wheel and the round-up, sausage and peppers heroes, zeppoles, the games, winning gold fish that my parents didn’t want (and then it living for literally ten years). In high school we’d go and just walk up and down the length of it and see how many people we could run into (whether we liked them or not). I grew up right down the block from it, I would stand out on the terrace of my apartment and see the lights and hear the crowd and I would get so hyped up to run down the block and get lost in the mess. It might’ve become a little unsafe over the last few years, and I doubt we’ll ever have one again with Covid on top of that which absolutely breaks my heart, but it’ll always treasure those times. Pelham Bay has a ton of such great food spots. My favorite slice is from Crosby Pizza, where my grandma used to take me after school when I was a kid. Crosby will always be my favorite pizza, it’s nostalgic, and just such good pizza. Sushi Q is where I spent a ton of my high school days after school with friends. Best chicken teriyaki, and the old owner was the best. I’d call up and he’d already know what I want. They’re still a great spot for sushi and their almond milk bubble tea is bomb. And, Pruzzo’s is the only acceptable choice for a sandwich (complete only with a bag of chips and a Vanilla Coke). I love that place. They know my family, and they know me since I’m a kid. I wish Omar was still there - he’s got me on Instagram though, so it’s okay. I worked at the liquor store next door for a few years, and at that point I was in Pruzzo’s a good two or three times a day. And, that job at Lehigh Liquors will forever be one of my favorite jobs. They have a great liquor and wine selection and the owner, Al, is the best guy. He hired me when I really needed a job, and he’ll forever be the best boss I’ll ever have. Working at a small business in the neighborhood was something I was lucky to do; I got to know my neighbors and it made me love my community even more, even when some customers were less than pleasant. " Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolor paint, paper plates, guest check pad paper, a plastic bag, gold leaf, and a paper clip. 19x15.5." 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1588085471592-YXQOQVM5OIMJI4M7ZL2D/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Luis/1986/173rd & Bronx River “Can say my 30 yrs have been spent all in the Bronx and one thing i can say is you come out strong driven if you raised out here. Love this mix of Latinos Carribean and ethnicities breeds culture what i love of the Bronx. Best thing growing up was playing outside the building ya stoop ya pump in the summer is your sprinkler .. Manhunt through Westchester. And Monroe HS Bronx River pjs exploring and just adventure of it all and through it all speakers blasting from hip hop to salsa to reggae back to soul..ya local bodega cuchfrito spot always gonna be best place for NY food.. Bacon egg n cheese BX breakfast of champs. People need to know about the Bronx while it portrays poverty violence drugs etc it's more love community and a will to make it through what i also miss about my days and times before.. Now adays its real different and its not much of that community and wanting to help one another no value in life any more out here but still wouldn’t want be made by any other borough Bronx.." Made with mixed media paper mounted on chipboard, oil paint, feathers, a plastic bag, plastic twine, and sandpaper. 16.5x11.5" 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1584145358859-DVGV30IL5QPUO7U8U9EI/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Miriam/1994/Pelham Gardens "I want people to know that The Bronx isn't just another borough. It's so diverse that over time it has created a culture of its own that you just can't find anywhere else. From the salsa blasting from the phone stores on Fordham to grabbing a plate of Jamaican food on Boston Road. People always look out for each other over here, whether it's somebody's nosey grandma peeking out the third story window or your home girl that lives down the block. Not to mention the ice cream guy who will give you what you want even if you don't have the bread, cus he watched your parents grow up and knows your grandparents by their first names. We might not be blood related, but Bronxites have a traditional sense of family which makes it more than a borough. It's our home." Made with gouache paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, tissue paper, sharipe, and twine. 14.5x12." 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583525660229-CLRE8TSUNRK7JJ5XLMKN/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Claudia/1993/Mosholu "Growing up here, my aunt, brother, cousins and I would walk over to my old elementary school every day for free lunches during the summer. Then we'd all run over to the park up the block, play in the sprinklers, make popsicle stick photo frames, and annoy our aunt into buying ice cream. The summer of 2001 was especially great because my family just came from DR and our aunt took us to Six Flags! We all wore different shades of red. Few years later we went back wearing Kermit The Frog shirts. There are so many great food spots in the Bronx, many of them Caribbean, they feel like home. I'm a huge foodie so I can't have just one favorite, but this summer my coworkers and I religiously went to Kingston Tropical Bakery on White Plains Road for the chicken patties. I made the mistake of saying "chicken beef patty" my first time there (the excitement got to me) and the cashier gave me the biggest side-eye. Lesson learned." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, oil paint, sharpie, reusable mesh nylon netting, feathers, a black plastic bag, and broken CDs. 2020. 17x17.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583525756682-WFK4DPVRAWWG7HXFT4EF/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - David/1990/Concourse Village "Piragua and Icey carts all over the place during the summertime..."coco, cherry, mango, rainbow" on every corner. Going to the old handball/basketball courts near 161st before they took them down to build the new stadium and Metro North station. Those are some of my most vivid memories. My favorite local spot right now would be Sweet Water Dance & Yoga. I am a Spoken Word Poet and they host open mics there that gather talent from all over the BX. The studio itself is also much needed in a hood where the residents are tightly-wound 24/7, it offers an outlet to channel the stresses of life that my people are exposed to daily. I would like people to know that culture of ALL flavors is very much alive in this area [Concourse Village], despite recent and ongoing efforts to squeeze out the residents who have been here for decades. Boricuas, Dominicans, Mexicans, Black & Brown people of all shades contribute to my neighborhood spirit...visit Franz Sigel or Joyce Kilmer parks during the Summertime and you will see what I mean. I want people to know that my people are some of the most genuine, loving and caring people you'll find. The deck is (and has been) stacked against us in so many ways yet we still find reasons to rise up, smile and celebrate life through our music, dance, food, and way of life. The revolutionary, cultural, and artistic spirits in the BX are very much alive." Made with gouache paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, a paper towel, and a handball. 13.5x8.75.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1624592650805-1RD7YL0JFUU9UPFX3R8P/52+Bronx+Faces+Melvin.jpg Bronx Faces - Melvin/1991/Pelham Parkway “The memory that sticks out the most for me is when summer time came around and the block would be lit at all times of the day. From football being played in the street, to people bringing their lounge chairs out while us kids sip on 25 cent juices. Not to mention, the sound of music being blasted with that golden era late 90's hip hop and r&b bumping out of some big ass speaker, it was awesome.” Mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, pen, rubber wire insulation, and Baby's All Right wristbands. 15.75x11.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1584316384988-LG75J97C7DSD5I2UP9WS/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Darien/1992/Allerton "My favorite spot is still Feroza's Restaurant on Burke Ave. Ever since I moved I have dreams about the Curry Goat Roti. It's just that good. The roti is light and delicate. The spices are fragrant. The goat is tender. Ugh, perfection." Made with chipboard, oil paint, tissue paper, and glitter. 14x8.5.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1582850669290-FUEYEX788BEN6E2VATK0/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Miguel/1992/Pelham Parkway "Some of my favorite memories of the Bronx took place in the parks. I've always been a dreamer and fan of nature, but that only grew as I got older. When I was younger it was all about just hanging out, getting away from the clutter and enjoying some sports with friends and family. I remember playing tennis or soccer with my parents, brother and sister and not even realizing where the time went. The parks almost seemed like another world inside of this busy city. I moved around a lot growing up so its hard for me to identify one area of the Bronx as "my" area. I see the Bronx as a whole as my home. But if I could say something to people about Pelham Parkway, if you have to take the 5 train....I'm sorry." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, gouache paint, thumb tacks, and sheer iridescent plastic wrap. 13.5x10." 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583858405984-TLBAIUIQVHJOQV0T6STM/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Steven/1991/Fordham Road "I remember my pops taking us by the basketball courts in Orchard Beach so he can play music with his friends and while me and my brother would play catch we'd stop to see a crowd of people just watch or dance around and enjoy the music my pops was making and seeing everyone having a good time was such a beautiful thing to see all cultures enjoying the music my pops was playing." Made with pen, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, a black plastic bag, ribbon, a handball, and print outs of Steven's art. 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583853685450-OPC3SCUO6HCZKRQJ09O3/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Elainne/1993/Kingsbridge "I want people to know the Bronx isn't "ghetto nor dirty" we have some beautiful views in the Bronx. I also want people to help stop gentrification. The memory that stands out the most growing up in my neighborhood was every summer day the fire hydrant would be open. Families would sit in chairs outside playing dominos, grilling burgers on the sidewalk as the kids got wet and race with skooters. My favorite spots to eat in the Bronx are Kennedys and Caridad. Kennedys because everything you can think of they have. You can never go wrong with fresh thighs and cheese fries. Another popular spot for me is Caridad where I can grab my everyday meal consisting of rice with beans, oxtails and sweet plantains." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, the Daily News, an old bracelet charm, a nail salon postcard, and dominoes. 22x16." 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1582517345489-QTVJMGAPR8T08HIPNT5R/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Haywood/1973/156 & Fox Street "My block is known for our Fox Fam cook outs and our basketball games in the park. One of my favorite places to eat in the Bronx is place called Mama Val's on Leggett Ave between Beck St. and Fox Street. Owned by a good friend of mines name Will." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, Prismacolor colored pencils, glitter, sharpie, and a paper towel. 13x9." 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1583259442070-B87460S2NL1266FRS1EW/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Cerena/1996/183rd & Hughes "Hands down Full Moon Pizza [is the best food in the Bronx] : living in FL I definitely miss it." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, gouache paint, tissue paper, ribbon, and a black plastic bag. 17.5x14." 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1582053944566-0J9BMZODZRMBZZ4QPALL/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Azrael/1982/Mott Haven "Memories of the late 80s stand out the most, with empty lots, where buildings stood before they were demolished or burned down. One of the lots were fixed up by the community and turned into a sort of park and sometimes the kids with summer birthdays would throw their parties there. I didn't understand why the lots were there or how it looked to the outside world, as a kid I just thought it was fun and probably assumed every neighborhood looked like this. I would like people to know The Bronx isn't that place you imagine because you saw a movie in the 90s about it...or heard some bad news on TV. Step off the train stop nearest to me and you'll see life, hear it, and it may be louder and realer than you're maybe used to but it's coming from human beings just like you, with families, worries, and the general pursuit of balance/happiness. Plus, low key we got the best pizza in NYC!" Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, gouache paint, newspaper, metal leaf, broken jewelry, sharpie, and disposable nitrile gloves. 16.5x9.5.” 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1577930561632-55O71DZ9JRE4XRSEXW27/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Guillen/1997/Yates, Williamsbridge “At the of 9, moving to the Bronx from my hometown in the Philippines was the worst thing that could've happened to me. 15 years later, I’ve since realized that I am the luckiest person in the world to call one of the most diverse places in New York, the Bronx, my home. Living in the Bronx, one thing that’ll always stand out to me is how many delis you can have around the block. Delis or bodegas up and down the block is a blessing because if you're missing out on something in one, you can always go to the next one over. That's the great thing about the Bronx— no matter which neighborhood you're a part of and identify with, you'll always have something to be proud of. You'd never miss out, especially when it comes to food, which is great for me because eating is my go-to activity. In my neighborhood, my favorite local spot is S&J Deli. S&J has been a staple in my community for years because not only are the workers amazing, they’re also open 24 hours so if you’re craving it, they got it. It was the first deli I went to when I first moved here, and I’ll support them forever. Another really great spot is Chicken vs Lamb, a Halal food truck parked right in front of the Einstein Montefiore Hospital. Their food is delicious and they are so easily accessible." Made with mixed media paper mounted on chipboard, oil paint, Prang markers, twine, embroidered fabric, and Pokémon cards. 15x11.5.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1577930420569-DBLTDRQMAP7H75JY4DCK/image-asset.jpeg Bronx Faces - Nilka/1975/Soundview “I absolutely love the Bronx and I want everyone to know that we are so much more than the home of the Yankees, the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden. The Bronx is NYC's only mainland borough, the home to NYC's only fresh water river, the Bronx River, home to NYC's largest public park, Pelham Bay Park, we are the birthplace of Hip Hop, 1520 Sedgwick, the place where the Piccirilli Brothers set shop and carved the NYPL's iconic lions and Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. We were the forgotten borough, where people chose to stay, fight, rebuild, reclaim and became the very change they sought out.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, acrylic paint, oil paint, bicycle tires, ribbon, and plastic. 18.5x20.5.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1576169087956-J22RCG2Q65VEJQU60QLH/35+Bronx+Faces+Robert.jpg Bronx Faces - Robert/1973/Castle Hill (*TW: domestic violence, Holocaust) Robert/1973/Castle Hill "The Bronx memories I will treasure forever are the conversations with the first-generation immigrants that lived in my building in the early 80s. My mother was a victim of Domestic Violence. I remember my father leaving to work and a truck pulling up to our home in Florida. Within hours, the truck was packed, and my mother, sister, and I were headed 1,100 miles North to the Bronx to remove us from a dangerous situation. We lived with my grandmother in a one-bedroom apartment until my mother could secure an apartment for us. After a year, we finally moved into a building on Wallace Ave. We were the second Hispanic family to reside in the building. The building mostly was comprised of Italian and Jewish first-generation immigrants who started their lives overseas but eventually made their way to the United States and now called The Bronx their home. I was reticent as a child, but I was also very interested in history, and my elderly neighbors witnessed some of the most defining moments of our Worlds history. I spent countless hours in the summer, sitting alongside the elderly residents of my building, absorbing stories of their journey. I learned about the Holocaust from a couple that survived the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. I learned about the great depression and the World War from people who experienced the effects firsthand. My fondest memory is of a man who was disabled. His wife would wheel him out into the driveway of a private house across the street from my building. I would patiently wait every day for the moment his door would open because he and I would talk baseball for hours. He saw Babe Ruth hit those legendary home runs and witnessed the grace and humility of Lou Gehrig. He also talked to me about the skill and benevolence of Roberto Clemente. I learned about loss early in life, as my elderly friends moved on to take their place beside the Lord. It was an exciting time watching the transition of the Borough. I was sitting beside people who experienced some of the most significant world events, and we were also witnessing the birth of a culture with Hip-Hop. The walls surrounding my neighborhood became my first introduction to a museum, as graffiti became part of the landscape, and I saw works from CRASH, SEEN, COMET, ROLIEO, TATS CRU, and many other art legends. The beats that emanated from the radio were a new sound and told our story. The story reflected our views and provided us with a platform. I was fortunate enough to catch the tail end of a generation and witness the birth of a culture. I was fortunate to be raised in the Bronx.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, cardboard, the Daily News, hanging wire, and twine. 12.5x9.5.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1573659645991-5JOTM5CJBZ0ZLIJ1KUQ2/34+Bronx+Faces+ShirLo.jpg Bronx Faces - ShirLo/1973/Castle Hil “I want people to know that the Bronx was and is home to legends other than those found in memorial park, Yankee Stadium. My neighborhood, Castle Hill, produced more than JLo. I was raised in the Castle Hill projects. The projects gave birth to scholars, politicians, artists, scientists, activists, and other history makers. My friends and I would go "exploring" in what we thought was "the wilderness." In reality, we were walking through large plots of vacant land filled with trees and overgrown bushes. They were later to be turned into affordable multi-family homes.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, gouache paint, Pokémon cards, tissue paper, ribbon, bracelets, and pen. 18.5x14.5.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1569700466183-H5SSDEBCIRGJR15YK2C9/33+Bronx+Faces+Hoay.jpg Bronx Faces - Hoay/1989/Wakefield “I was way more of an indoor person as a child - I spent most of my time sketching and doodling cartoon characters. Playing video games like Super Smash Bros on N64, Sonic on Sega Genesis, Pokémon Red on Gameboy Color and watching shows like All That, Hey Arnold! Spider-man, and Dragon Ball Z. When outside, I would be with my two younger sisters - playing tag, riding bikes or just hanging out late with the other kids in our neighborhood. There’s too many [food spots in the Bronx] to be honest but I have a few that I visit on a rotating basis. First up, Jerk House located on 4246 White Plains Rd - I normally order Jerk Chicken (with or without jerk sauce), Rice & Peas w/ Oxtail Gravy and Cabbage. It’s a nice blend of savory and heat from the jerk sauce. Next, La Masa on 1000 Morris Park Ave has a wide assortment of empanadas, especially their guava and cheese empanada that they’re known for. I like to order Chicken Salteados, it’s served with scallions, onions, tomatoes, peppers, rice, salad and yuca fries. Lastly, Thai Cuisine on 1509 White Plains Rd – I like them for their consistency in flavor, portions and service. My go to order is pineapple chicken fried rice, with the occasional curry puffs. They also have vegetarian options." Made with oil paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, acrylic paint, hanging wire, Metrocards, Pokémon cards, bicycle tires, and The Wild Thornberrys coloring book. 18x11." 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1567270056013-AS9RL23DKJ2AK2N44VY3/32+Bronx+Faces+Lisangely.jpg Bronx Faces - Lisangely/1995/ East Tremont “My neighborhood (West Farms Square area) is interesting because it isn't a diverse area at all but because we are the stop of the Bronx Zoo we encounter tourists especially on Wednesdays. Also there is a random tiny cemetery as you walk through East 180 Street where there are forty men who have served in four different wars buried there and I think it's pretty cool that out of every place they could have been buried, we have them right in our neighborhood. When I was growing up, my entertainment was going to Vadalia Park also known as Tremont Park which starts on Arthur Ave and East Tremont and ends in Third Ave and East Tremont. I went daily with my cousins to make up dances and perform them, go rock climbing, hunting, and play hide and seek as well as creating obstacle courses and teams for fun.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, soft pastel, charcoal, conte sticks, acrylic paint, glitter, seashells, twine, and safety pins. 17.5x13.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1565201995898-M2NAWD4U42S46M3PH93I/Marco+FINAL+final%21%21%21%21%21.jpg Bronx Faces - Marco/1994/Pelham Bay “Going to Louie and Ernie’s Pizzeria down Crosby Avenue brings back a lot of memories. Whether it was for a quick bite, family dinner, dates with girlfriends or just simple corner loitering with friends - Louie and Ernie’s was the spot for it all. My mom would always get a Manhattan Special with her slice; I’ll leave it to the readers to look up what that is. I always thought their Sicilian slices reigned supreme but to each is own. Can’t forget about Teresa’s Italians Ices & Cafe right next door either, a great finish to a simple and satisfying meal. Pizza and Italian Ices will never go out of style in the Bronx.” Made with oil paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, feathers, bottle caps, embroidery yarn, twine, and baseball cards. 15x10.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548455296932-K23GWNZX4BNUPDAPO86O/30+Bronx+Faces+Courtney+FINAL+final.jpg Bronx Faces - Courtney/1994/Morris Park “One of the greatest memories from growing up in the Bronx for me was, honestly, all of the countless mornings and afternoons at the Burger King down the block from Lehman High School. The BK Lounge fostered so many really amazing friendships for me and was a huge staple for so many people in high school. Whether it was just hanging out, getting kicked out, planning the next FUF, or just needing to be around some people you love in order to get away from your own life’s bullsh*t for a little while, I’ll never forget the great memories I have from there and all of the people I met because of just hangin’ out at Burger King.” Made with gessoed chipboard, oil paint, an old scarf, pipe cleaners, sheer iridescent plastic, and a Bus Transfer Metrocard. 15x13.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548197363664-S6CU7J6U56QBTL2GJN8U/29+Bronx+Faces+Dirk+Final.jpg Bronx Faces - Dirk /1991/Pelham Bay “Growing up in The Bronx was definitely out of the ordinary to say the least. With so many various neighborhoods and so full of diversity, there's so much to experience here especially those hidden gems. One of my favorite spots as a kid was the D.A Beach club located over in Throggs Neck. I was able to have a temporary escape from reality which at times was very rough. Here I was able to create friendships that would last a lifetime, we all were able to connect, relate with similar problems from being bullied to the struggles of living in broken homes. I am truly blessed to be able to enjoy a beautiful view of various neighborhoods even including parts of queens. This place is truly a gift and has a heart beat of its own, continuing to bring so many families together and allowing people to build connections and enjoy a piece of paradise right in our back yard. I know for a fact that I wouldn't of been able to deal with the terrible cards life dealt to me at such a young age. It's a place that I would recommend to anyone who is seeking a place for peace, genuine human connections or even to enjoy a nice affordable cocktail right on the water. There are 5 clubs in total and as a collection, it's truly been a key component that brings the Bronx together as a whole. To anyone who lives here or inquires about the Bronx, the D.A beach club would be the first stop for myself when I want to show someone the beauty of living here.” Made with chipboard, oil paint, gold copper wire, and a black plastic bag. 14.5x7.75.” 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550279598950-BTT4FFBVLGREADUIW9WT/27+Bronx+Faces+Lisa.jpg Bronx Faces - Lisa/1994/Norwood-Claremont Village “Born and raised in Norwood, currently living in Claremont Village for the past 9 years. Very happy to say that I just received my Master's degree in May! I met my boyfriend in 2012 in a little get-together on 149th street in the South Bronx. Soon after, I found out both he and I live in the Bronx, both in Claremont Village, just a 15 minute walk away. We started going on dates to the Fordham library and we've been together ever since. It's been 6 and a half years already and many more years to come! All of our best memories were made all around the Bronx. The best food spot in the Bronx is Sal's Pizza on Bainbridge Avenue and East 207th street, just a regular (but amazing) cheese slice with a $1 for four garlic knots, its the bomb! You have to check it out.” Made with oil paint, soft pastels, charcoal, string, chipboard, a black plastic bag, and gold wire. 14x13.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550720168154-GK5YZQC48HJGEXXPQHNK/27+Bronx+Faces+Edgar.jpg Bronx Faces - Edgar/1979/Pelham Gardens "There is more to the BX than a baseball team, a Zoo, and a Garden. The Bronx is extremely diverse, home to City Island, home of Hip Hop, home of the real Little Italy, it's culturally rich with history and home to so many underrated artists. A memory that stands out the most from growing up in the Bronx was going every Sunday to my dad's boat on City Island. We would go as a family to the City Island Diner and then head out on the boat. We would anchor by Orchard Beach and literally hang out all day on the water. I have so many favorite Bronx restaurants, but Pio Pio is one of my all time favorites. I always order a pitcher of sangria and a "matador," which is a full chicken, tostones, rice and beans, salad and salchipapa. Of course, it's an order for 2. Pelham Gardens is not known for being diverse for those that don't live here, but it's extremely diverse. My surrounding neighbors are Greek, Ecuadorian, German, Dominican, Nigerian and Italian. Growing up in a residential area, I was fortunate to be able to play in the street without a lot of traffic. Riding bikes, playing manhunt and playing baseball with a tennis ball and wiffle ball bat are memories I will always cherish. " Made with chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, sandpaper, twine, pipe cleaners, yarn, fishnets, gold copper wire, an old shirt, and decorative paper. 13.5x9.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350186924-08ZFLB7QGXNRO5M84OA6/Legnini_A_06.jpg Bronx Faces - Joel/1988/E 184th Street-Fordham Road “The memory that sticks out the most is when my dad would drive down Jerome Avenue when I was real young and we'd pass by Mullaly Skate Park. I would one day, years later, sneak over there from my block with no permission to discover the beauty of extreme sports like Rollerblading, Skateboarding, & BMX. This was my first gateway to music, fashion, extreme sports & its entire culture. Best Food spot in the Bronx is really hard to say because in this cultural melting pot of a borough is an infinity of options. But if I have to chose one classic it would have to be the New Morris Deli on the corner of Morris Park & Holland Avenue. Best deli sandwiches in NYC cooked in a unique way with secret sauces & seasonings they use on the grill chicken, chop cheese, philly cheese steak & many other sandwiches. Ask for a Fat Matt or Peanut Butter Jelly if you're in the mood for something new & unique. Or replace your best chop cheese or grilled chicken memory with this one. Did I mention affordable? 2.50-5.50 options. Tell Sal or Waseed I sent you.” Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, chipboard, sheer polyester fabric, tissue paper, and pipe cleaners. 16x8.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550030701411-9JH14MZ7TP2ZAXMN08UM/26+Bronx+Faces+Rosie.jpg Bronx Faces - Rosie/1994/Morris Park-City Island “I was very fortunate in that the block I lived on, there were many kids. No one was the same age but that didn’t really matter. Jullani was the youngest, then Nicki, Me, Alan, Eileen, Alex, and lastly Briana. Each person was a year older than the next. In the summer, I loved going outside and playing from morning til night. Whether it was racing down the street on our scooters, or playing manhunt in the dark (I was the weird kid who hid in trashcans the entire game), we never seemed to get bored. With the imaginations us 90s kids had, there was always something to do. Today it feels like children are strapped to their electronics. I feel blessed I grew up without that stuff, and instead was able to play outside with a big group of friends.” Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, watercolors, twine, tissue paper, ribbon, reusable mesh nylon netting, and a paper towel. 16x12.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350189906-ALYG2G5UR925DTZQHU95/Legnini_A_08.jpg Bronx Faces - Sebastian/1990/Eastchester Road “There used to be a convenience store on the corner of Eastchester Rd and Mace Avenue where my friends and I would hang out and buy Pokémon cards, we called it Kim's because of the owner's daughter who we used to hang out with. That's where I spent most of my childhood. Most of the time people give the Bronx a bad reputation but for the most part it's really not bad at all. I would tell people to give it a chance and I'm sure they'll see that it's actually a nice place.” Made with chipboard, acrylic paint, wool, rope, tissue paper, and a paper fan. 13.5x9.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350183868-S5EBWQSZRO6TKVZ1IKHV/Legnini_A_02.jpg Bronx Faces - Zulie/1987/Bedford Park "There is so much untapped talent and unheard voices in this borough. I have traveled across the country, across the sea even... and I have never met a people with more intelligence, passion, culture or sense of community than I have here. The people here are my home. It's the main thing that brings me back every time I have tried to leave. Plus, why would I need to when I can literally connect to any proverbial region of the world from the Bronx by taking the 4,5,6,2 & D trains? I can literally take the 6 right now and get some pierogis from Odessa or take the 41 bus to Cedar Ave and get the best Jerk chicken ever from Eat like Me, and be back home in time to watch Cardi B on Love and Hip Hop, like..." Made with Prismacolor colored pencils, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, dried acrylic paint, pipe cleaners, denim, tissue paper, old painting palettes (recycled laminating sheets) and a Metrocard. 14.5 x 12.5.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550029087494-X0MXIW78F1RVF5ADMEPQ/23+Bronx+Faces+Eddie.jpg Bronx Faces - Eddie/1994/Eastchester “Growing up in the Bronx everyone on your block became a second family. You would look out for each other and there was always a neighborhood watch. I never spent any money growing up all my fun was on the street playing ball or riding bikes. From a young age I learned how to be independent and deal with different types of people. Once you live in the Bronx you can live anywhere else. It's hard to come from somewhere else and live in the Bronx.” Made with Crayola crayons, acrylic paint, chipboard, fabric, pipe cleaners, and buttons. 13.5x11.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550284898286-LZXKUXVPOFHX9S1CFBCU/22+Bronx+Faces+Brenda.jpg Bronx Faces - Brenda/1994/Morris Park "One of my favorite memories growing up was play man hunt with the neighborhood kids, unsupervised, at night, free to be and do whatever we wanted. Because that's what my neighborhood was all about a collective group of people looking out for each other no matter your skin color. It took me 22 years of my life to find my favorite food spot in The Bronx but hands down its definitely Mr. Q's on Williamsbridge Road their General Tso's with Pork Fried Rice its out of this world. Seriously you have to try it! I love everything about The Bronx so much so that I even tattooed it on my arm as a reminder that I am fierce and strong like the Boogie Down Bronx." Made with mixed media paper mounted on chipboard, watercolor paint, acrylic paint, charcoal, sharpie, gold artistic wire, tissue paper, pipe cleaners, and cotton embroidery floss. 14x11.” 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548198641296-MD8GCP21QBY9B0QZ44L9/Legnini_A_01.jpg Bronx Faces - Anthony/1989/Cauldwell "One memory that stands out the most from growing up in the Bronx would have to be when me and my boy Jordan would have a routine of linking up and either going to 23 park and play some ball and or walk to 149 and 3rd Ave, cop an icy white tee followed by a fresh pair of Pepe jeans then we would head to Forest Projects and go to this lady who sold empanadas for just a buck out her window on the first floor. There's a handful of great spots in Bronx to eat but the best food spot for me in the Bronx would have to be this Ecuadorian spot called Lucho Barrios on 148 and 3rd Ave my pops put me on to this spot. My favorite meal to eat would have to be chaulafan, it's a mixture of chicken, shrimp, pork/crispy bacon with fried rice and scrambled eggs with cilantro! Shout out to Sabrosura as well! First time I tried the food was on Castle Hill soo wavyyyyyy." Made with chipboard, acrylic paint, fabric, tissue paper, padding, poster board, iridescent reflective plastic, pipe cleaners, gold artistic wire, yarn, and reusable mesh nylon netting. 17x11.5." 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550028242373-RSFRF9DQWNWYE95RH3U0/20+Bronx+Faces+Dom.jpg Bronx Faces - Domenic/1944/Belmont Ave and 187th Street "The best memory from the Bronx... the best friends I had and still have. Growing up here I played ball in the streets with friends. The best food spot... Antonio's Trattoria - my favorite dish is their pasta with broccoli rabe. There is no place like the Bronx." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, crayons, a metro card, sheer iridescent plastic wrap, tissue paper, pipe cleaners, and recycled film. 12.5x10.25." 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350183486-SPD6VFTMRDFHABDEB4MB/Legnini_A_03.jpg Bronx Faces - David/1993/194th and Kingsbridge "One of the gems of growing up in the Bronx was the block parties. I remember this one day where they closed off the whole street because there was going to be a block party. It was summer and it was my first block party. While everyone was setting up for the party, me and my friends went on top of the roofs and started playing manhunt. We jumped from building to building, leaping over large gaps to prove our fearlessness and masculinity. We leaned over edge spitting loogies down at people. Then, the music began. We ran downstairs to find the block finally filled with people. The women on the block were serving people with food, the men sipping beer from their beach chairs, the children laughing and running wild in the streets, the music blasting - it kept on and on for hours. But that’s not where it stops. A little later in the night they brought down a wrench and opened the fire pump. Nobody had money for water parks so the pump was like our Dorney Park. So we jumped in and out of the water, running after our flip flops that got carried away by the stream. The older heads set up a table and started to play dominoes. The ladies sat in their circles and gossiped. The kids played. The music continued, the laughter continued, the excitement continued. Nothing ever stopped. Nothing died. That memory will never die.” Made with mixed media paper mounted on chipboard, gouache paint, gold leaf paint, sharpie, pen, a paper towel, a broken chain, an old shirt, denim, and David's old frames. 14.5 x 11.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550029804432-OLO4BM4X2ML6M66KD0KA/17+Bronx+Faces+Emily.jpg Bronx Faces - Emily/1991/Castle Hill "For fun growing up , I was a part of a well known dance studio in the Bronx called "Starlite" by the late great David Melendez. I danced salsa and made it to one of the dance groups within the studio called "Fuerza Gigante." A great memory was getting to play Maria in a West Side Story themed routine we did. We had lots of recitals at Lehman College and performed for many events including the famous Puerto Rican Day Parade. We were all in each other's sweet sixteens and we were a "dance family." I'll hold these memories forever." Made with chipboard, oil paint, newspapers, rubber bands, a pipe cleaner, a paper towel, embroidery yarn, tissue paper, and electrical tape. 13.5x8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1552541270555-MRRP2FPRDTO7IK9ZZQW0/16+Bronx+Faces+Joshua+%28Updated%29.jpg Bronx Faces - Joshua/1992/Crotona Park "Things I did for fun growing up in The Bronx was indulge in a lot of sports as a kid. I would get lost in my city and try to learn the geography of my city as best as possible. The city as a whole was my playground. Summertime wherever me and my friends could find a hydrant open we would make it our own little water park. Wet the girls walking by, give amateur car washes for just a dollar to the cars passing down the block. And those dollars would come a long way always found it hard to choose where to spend the money my friends and I would make. It was always between the iceys and piraguas a tough decision for a kid in the Bronx." Made with recycled Daily News newspapers and mixed media paper mounted to chipboard. 12.75x9.75." 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350190068-DSN2W8DCQ7XQ4JN688VS/Legnini_A_07.jpg Bronx Faces - Alyssa/1996/Soundview "The best food spot in the Bronx, without a doubt, are my local bodegas. One in particular that just opened near my house, across from P.S. 69. It's called TL & JT Corp Deli and their sandwiches and iced coffee are to die for. Besides getting a baconeggandcheese, the grilled chicken panini has everything you'd want: perfectly seasoned chicken with grill marks, caramelized onions made per order, fresh mozzarella, avocado and tomato slices all between panini bread. The Bronx isn't what most people assume it is. Of course bad things happen, however things still occur even in the nicest neighborhoods. The Bronx helped me realize how real many people are and how surreal the world can be. I've learned so much while growing up there, and there are some hidden gems within this borough. You just have to get up and find them. As a kid, I enjoyed being in the kitchen. Not because I was always hungry, but I was so intrigued with my grandma and mom cooking. There was something about making foods like sorullitos and cakes with them, and as I got older, I baked a lot more. I eventually realized that I have this intense passion for making things with my hands and giving back to friends and family. Baking has helped me get through boring moments at home whenever my neighborhood friends weren't around. It helped me de-stress whenever I felt overwhelmed by high-school pressures. It helped me get into the University that I now attend and, damn, I just love to f*cking bake." Made with mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, Crayola crayons, Crayola markers, Copic markers, sheer polyester fabric, broken CDs, and an old scarf. 14x13." 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550718752351-EC1E6V0A3JF71831M8A9/14+Bronx+Faces+Josh.jpg Bronx Faces - Josh/1993/Throggs Neck "I'll have always love for the Bronx, no matter where I end up. The farthest I've ever been from home was Shanghai, and when I was there I got the Bronx motto "Yield Not to Evil" tattooed on my chest. This big borough raised me and it's the only place I'll ever really consider home. From being the only bi-racial dude in hardcore Alfie's Place or getting chicken parm and broccoli rabe from Patricia's, Throggs Neck has everything to offer anyone. From hanging out by Maritime in high school to have a cool view of the bridge or learning to ride my bike in Veteran's Park, there are too many memories to count. While I made my bones in Throggs Neck, I made my name at Fordham University. Living on the other side showed me a side of life I was disconnected from growing up. Throggs Neck is a suburb in the city. Fordham is as urban as it gets. Meeting people from all over the world and making the best of friends in my life was important to me. I may be in debt, but I don't regret Fordham. I am eternally grateful to it and the Bronx. Everyone from here or who moves here does dope stuff to add to the culture. My boy Luke who moved here from Chicago started a DIY music venue called The Meat Shop off Fordham Road. A great place for local musicians to hone their talent. As the creators of hip-hop, we still do it the best, regardless of what radio might try and spin to you. I met a lot of cool Bronx natives there. No matter what part of the Bronx you from, you've got a certain swag that's easy to vibe with." Made with Crayola crayons, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, sheer polyester fabric, newspaper, old chains, glitter, and Raw rolling papers. 13x8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550031768255-P7S2E7NW0QHB6EDHQQWT/13+Bronx+Faces+Cordero.jpg Bronx Faces - Cordero/1992/Throggs Neck "One of the many memories I have from growing up in the boogie down was Bronx attitude, it's unlike any other form of swag, "it's a Bronx thing" - people from the sticks or other boroughs could barley understand our way of living or talkin. That "don't give a fuck about nothing" attitude will forever be a part of me. Without a doubt the best food spot in the Bronx has gotta be Tommy's Pizza - been holding down the Neck with the best slices for 30 plus years hands down." Made with Crayola crayons, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, acrylic paint, sheer polyester fabric, an old shirt, and glitter. 14x10." 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350186757-646ROYGZPMZF5UQ8ORR9/Legnini_A_05.jpg Bronx Faces - Shaira/1989/Pelham Gardens "In light of recent events - specifically where the South Bronx has been pegged as one of the "52 places you must go to in 2017," according to some sucio from the New York Times - I'd like for every one to finally take one good look at this borough and finally give it the credit it has been owed for decades. The Bronx is a mecca - for food, for the last real shred of that "old" New York City grime, a thriving DIY music and arts scene (which are run by femmes!) - and it always has been that way. Respect that fact. Respect those who have been doing the work to keep it a mecca - whether through grassroots activism or community organizations. To the inevitable newcomers who fall for the hype - respect us for the resiliency we have as a people. This borough is not "the next big thing" in developer's standards. Our 'hoods are not a playpen for agents of the state to hyperpolice youth and segregate our already overpopulated, underfunded public schools. Our neighborhoods are not to be redlined again and again to fulfill some shady "rezoning" plans that will inevitably displace the very people that sustain themselves in said areas. You will not call us unhealthy while completely ignoring food apartheid that exists in the Bronx and has been perpetuated for ages. You will not make the assumption that the Bronx is "booming" because we've gotten more (low wage retail) jobs here. You will not call the cops on our loud summer block parties or snitch on Mohammad's bodega cat. You will not listen to the powers that be over who we are as a community, or over the things we supposedly need. You will start to listen to us - whether we call ourselves Bronxites or Bronxinians, from the Concourse to Co-Op and everywhere in between." Made with watercolor paint, Canson mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, polyester yarn, beads, glitter, and Pokémon cards. 17 x 8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350184970-O48ZDJJRYZF9EINZJLTF/Legnini_A_04.jpg Bronx Faces - Michael/1990/Van Nest-Morris Park "I remember the first time I rode the 5 train with my Dad. I was 5, and remember being so confused at the name "Bowling Green". Anyway, I remember coming back home from our trip to the city and seeing the train emerge from 149th St. Every time I get on the 2 or 5 and it emerges from the tunnel I get the feeling of being home. Sometimes I even get disappointed when I'm on the 4 or 6 as it emerges from the tunnel, I'm expecting to see the track, 3rd Ave in the background and ironically the juvenile detention center. I just love seeing the Bronx along that line. I want people to know that the Bronx, its people, stories, and culture are still here and thriving. I think people still associate the Bronx as a negative place, unless they want to exploit certain aspects of the culture to their advantage. The Bronx is filled with rich diversity - so many different walks of life and perspectives. Everyone here is resilient." Made with chipboard, oil paint, acrylic paint, a chain, pipe cleaners, a paper towel, pen, and ribbon. 18 x 9.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550027547245-QIY9X0TJLGUQNQXV2LQ2/10+Bronx+Faces+Lauren.jpg Bronx Faces - Lauren/1992/Throggs Neck "Some of my favorite memories from growing up in the Bronx were the friends I've made. Once I was old enough to explore the neighborhood beyond my block, I was introduced to other blocks, and made new friends. Some of the greatest nights were hanging by the pump or playing manhunt all hours of the night. My favorite food spot in the BX is one everyone knows about, and if they don't they need to know. Pruzzoz Deli of course! I can safely say I've never been disappointed there. My go to order is sweet sopressata, american cheese, lettuce and mayo." Made with acrylic paint, chipboard, pipe cleaners, fabric, and glitter. 14.5x9.5." 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1552540627542-M7KEOL7CTAGVNBRVIFTR/9+Bronx+Faces+Dondre+%28Updated%29.jpg Bronx Faces - Dondre/1992/Pelham Gardens "I want people to know there's things to do in the Bronx and there's likeminded people here as well. It's refreshing to be away from the city and not far at all from Westchester. When I was younger, for fun, I'd play with remote control cars and basketball with my brother in my backyard. Pretty much all day." Made with Prismacolor colored pencils, wrapping paper, ribbon, an old bracelet charm, paper clips, acrylic paint, a ziploc bag, Prismacolor markers, and mixed media paper mounted to chipboard. 12x8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1552584858509-67RUPJDWZWPUSM9I3IGE/6+Bronx+Faces+George.jpg Bronx Faces - George/1993/Burnside "I vividly remember seeing all the OGs and old folk chilling in front of the building with their music and Coronas just chatting about their day. It was always really comforting coming home late to see a crowd of your neighbors in front of the building playing dominoes. They were kind like my night watch." Made with chipboard, acrylic paint, glitter, ribbon, party city beads, lace, cotton embroidery floss, and fabric from an old fan. 13.5x8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1552584120428-7SZG7TBSK4X4TKW2CTTY/8+Bronx+Faces+Taina.jpg Bronx Faces - Taina/1993/Pelham Bay Park "The Bronx played host to so many rich, fun, and rewarding experiences... People think because of Central Park that Manhattan has the most park space of any borough, but that simply isn't true. The Bronx has so many different, beautiful parks, and all of them house events and attractions for New York City's residents. I have such fond memories of going to the Bronx Zoo for free on Wednesdays, seeing a movie at Bay Plaza, taking moonlit walks during Botanical Garden's late nights, or playing volleyball or handball at Orchard Beach with my summer camp, taking walks through Van Cortlandt Park as the leaves changed in fall, and going to the old Armory along the D train for iceskating in the winter. All year round there was something to do." Made with chipboard, glitter glue, a plastic bag, old headphones, a broken necklace, polyester fabric, metallic ribbon, and metallic paper. 11x16." 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550027546436-ZHO2W9WQMNOYWFMUP99W/7+Bronx+Faces+Chris+Toro.jpg Bronx Faces - Chris/1992/Castle Hill "The memory that sticks out to me the most while growing up in The Bronx was winning the Castle Hill Little League Championship with my father as the coach. The year before, we had the worst record in Castle Hill Little League history, and they used to call us the Cinderella team. Winning the championship after that terrible year, will always be my fondest memory growing up in the Bronx." Made with chipboard, acrylic paint, metallic pipe cleaners, highlighter, denim, Prismacolor markers, pen, and sharpie. 13x9.25.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550718801113-MUGZXBWJI7CLSEDG4JZX/5+Bronx+Faces+Fatama.jpg Bronx Faces - Fatama/1995/Grand Concourse "The Bronx is a community. It bothers me so much when people fear the Bronx. What exactly are you fearing? There are families that live here - husbands, wives, children of all ages - future doctors, engineers, actors, dancers, musicians. Culture exists in the Bronx, a culture that cannot be cultivated anywhere else. In a way, I don't consider the Bronx to be a part of New York City. Language is different in the Bronx, I always find myself speaking differently with my high-school friends compared to my college friends. I find myself saying yo, odee, mad, ratchet, tight, trippin'. That's when I'm the real me. The Bronx is a beautiful place with its own demographics, culture, language, and society, and I am proud to be a part of that." Made with chipboard, acrylic paint, white charcoal, cotton embroidery floss, posterboard, ribbon garland, and Pokemon cards. 12.5x8.5.” 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350193361-477ADE87930209RP6NMT/Legnini_A_10.jpg Bronx Faces - Andreina/1993/Morrisania "I want people to know that my neighborhood is my home. When people ask me where I live and I give them my cross streets, the first thing they say is "that's the hood." It may be the hood but first and foremost, it's my home and it's where I grew up. I want people to know that the Bronx is not the next Brooklyn. It's the Bronx. It's not "ghetto and dirty". It's beautiful and green. If you don't want to come here, then don't. More room for us to create and flourish. I want people to know that there's great things in the Bronx but they can't act like they saw or did it first. And I definitely want people to know that when the south bronx (unfortunately) gets gentrified, they didn't discover it... we don't need lunatics on youtube with Christopher Columbus syndrome." Made with chipboard, Sharpie oil markers, acrylic paint, glitter, recycled lens (glasses), and q tips. 16x10.25." 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1550261523335-EPRMTSZRNQPIVDB9C7E6/2+Bronx+Faces+Shelda.jpg Bronx Faces - Shelda/1997/Belmont "The memory that stands out the most to me from the Bronx is definitely the faces of different business owners and street vendors that I was in constant contact with all the time. From the people who sold ices to churros outside of my school everyday during dismissal, to the bodega owners at the corner of my block who gave my family champagne on New Years. I even remember the mailman who still covers the same route. My idea of extended family definitely changed as a result of this." Watercolor paint, mixed media paper mounted to chipboard, Copic marker, sharpie marker, pen, pipe cleaners, red glitter glue, ribbon, fabric, fishnet, and gold leaf paint. 14x8.5.” 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1548350191999-TYLHFT9PLJY1VHOIKUYU/Legnini_A_09.jpg Bronx Faces - Edward/1990/Morrison Soundview Avenue "The memory that stands out for me growing up in the Bronx is the Spanish music being played everyday. Either from the Bodega, my neighbors, or the cars chilling outside there was always music blasting. That summer when Gasolina came out was the craziest summer ever. It was like every block on Westchester Ave was having a party." Chipboard, acrylic paint, tissue paper, sheer polyester fabric, headphones, pipe cleaners, cloth, a plastic necklace, and Jesus bracelet stickers. 16x8.5" 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1552542285643-H2LS0ZLASG4ZLMFLWWXY/1+Bronx+Faces+Farhu.jpg Bronx Faces - Farhu/1991/Gun Hill "My favorite spot to eat in the X is this place called Sabrosura, it's on Castle Hill ave. It's a Dominican/Chinese fusion restaurant that started in DR. My parents befriended them there and as luck would have it they all immigrated to the Bronx. I could eat anything off the menu but the most lit grub there has gotta be the camaronfongo. It's shrimp with sauce and a mountain-like structure made of platanos. I'm Afrolatino so platanos are life b." Chipboard, acrylic paint, fishnets, gold leaf paint, and sheer polyester fabric. 13.5x10." 2016. https://www.legniniart.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-03-30 https://www.legniniart.com/largeworksandinstallation daily 1.0 2026-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694622467334-HSPF46H8UBRX7WXDBN9Y/Lessons+in+Shaping+Space+FINAL+final.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692394450501-LWHP5EDXN0XUYOWJ5LM6/Do+You+Wanna+Talk+About+It%3F.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692392085432-LTGZ61K0BPFHBH87QYAP/Danny+Corner.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647231387170-BQKHL0R1BDE3I8U34MNW/Danny+%28The+Dancer%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647231399604-RLON263Z49VMY8FE0KV2/Street+Librarian.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647231392879-4LBYEF6ZEWEUDCTALUY7/Rose+final.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694622506726-2Z9CRCDMLYJWH025MI9S/Lessons+in+Shaping+Space.JPG Large Works/Installation - Lessons in Shaping Space Made with pastel, graphite powder, charcoal, oil paint, acrylic paint, q tips, wooden coffee stirrers, rubber bands, staples, a composition notebook, glitter, Pokémon cards, an Arizona iced tea can, headphones, a plastic bag, pumice gel (fine & coarse), plaster bandage, light modeling paste, watercolor paper, chipboard, cardboard and found wood. 93x81x4.” 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488892785-24CEYQS2HXOEHG1BYWOO/LISS+detail+Mr+D.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488650262-4GQEB58CDGA5UU0ZEB1T/LISS+kickball+hands+shirt+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488641632-TL69RAUE3XVSPC2QLJEX/LISS+gate+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488638721-92CU9NHF64K0WOVF5ROK/LISS+building+corner+%26+sidewalk+chalk+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488663571-4BEAJWJ8QYC2HOFYC86L/LISS+tufts+of+grass.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488660303-4IF01P9LUTKU34NVN0TX/LISS+tufts+of+grass+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488644117-LJMJQ84QCAK1UUXJSSX9/LISS+ground+and+chalkboard+%28with+flower%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488654340-OOM2E7ECC70VKQHOXFKK/LISS+legs+ground+and+concrete+wall+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488653471-VR22M2SWYKPG0ALM9BCR/LISS+legs+and+ground+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488645424-ILJYWSW0MC4P0IUJXQ4A/LISS+ground+and+shoes+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488648950-X4DL6FN5RU0YT7FY5OBA/LISS+ground+qtip+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488657041-I1N3TXIKSBMC9NBZC9DJ/LISS+shoes+and+ground+side+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488658498-HPWESKLR5DJUXKEL6N0F/LISS+side+view+Mr+D.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694488637867-3VVC282HNB9EH3INMHZH/LISS+ball+side+view.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692394263109-JJVCVR7RKZKWJTCYOI10/Do+You+Wanna+Talk+About+It%3F.jpg Large Works/Installation - Do You Wanna Talk About It? Made with oil paint, acrylic paint, pastel, pencil, rubber bands, paper bags, light modeling paste, glass bead gel, chipboard, newspaper, paper towels, mirrored paper, sheer iridescent cellophane, yellow legal pad paper, an Altoids tin, paper clips, pipe cleaners, hot glue, regular gel matte/gloss, and wood glue on watercolor paper sewn onto mesh tarp. 88.75 x 66 x 2.” 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692394263803-JONKI9XFBUQTA7DV93Z6/DYWTAI+Brandon.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692394267641-90F2QRKH0QKSU2T6AWWC/DYWTAI+Josh.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694648420682-T2LQME4QULIGLR84KSMY/DYWTAI+Molly.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692394268466-92PD2N3QVVC4ZABBL1JP/DYWTAI+Molly+leg.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692394272004-SC9YUIY10BHHYTE9ECSG/DYWTAI+molly+shirt.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692394272620-BC4WH682OQPK85XEPSD8/DYWTAI+Molly+side.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694648385847-VRLKL5H8S36DWFBFUVWJ/DYWTAI+Brandon+arm+and+pants.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694648385758-227HTFLSFH5IHNRCIFAF/DYWTAI+Brandon+shirt.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694648393548-5ZF3EZ40SNVMFY4VSUND/DYWTAI+Josh+right+arm+close+up.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694648393641-H7K5RHXEGFYS5IRXZ7FC/DYWTAI+josh+side+.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694648389919-LLSK5AWPXQFQPQT415X8/DYWTAI+cookie+jar.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694648389633-ROSN4HD2XYAIV1WMWDAA/DYWTAI+Josh+leg.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694648397789-XAA9XE3LMAPU2SF2CM79/DYWTAI+lights.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1694648398196-A4XPZPYLV5GDS43OESXM/DYWTAI+pink+light.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692391960537-AJYWJ0D412C1X76WRUIH/Danny+Corner.jpg Large Works/Installation - Seeing Like You Made with oil paint, yarn, laminating sheets, Halls cough drop wrappers, pipe cleaners, ribbon, a wristband, a steel rod, tissue paper watercolor paint, acrylic paint, glitter, a CD, an Arizona can, a pipe cleaner, YuGiOh cards, playing cards, Pokémon cards, broken earrings, and an Altoids tin on watercolor paper mounted to found wood. 63.4375 x 42.43 x 22.25.” 2022-2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692392021396-GT9GOGON8NNPR2IAJHNI/Danny+corner+side+view.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692391982402-FNIKG1X59DHFXU1RN3JR/Danny+corner+face+detail.JPG Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692391986906-0XU2JA9PQTKZLZR2XWAV/Danny+corner+shirt+detail.JPG Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692391974668-VRLG3CKA83O8ISWZEQ74/Danny+corner+arm+on+bar.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692391986416-4I370NPKJ4SO8LAL8CUC/Danny+corner+pants+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692391978159-996DE7QJG0I846W5PA1I/Danny+corner+bottles+left+2.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692391978307-NLZX4P3Z1D6RW09S1CKZ/Danny+corner+bottles+left.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692391982284-ZGH99SRTN13WFNMC6FYG/Danny+corner+bottles+right.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1692391974312-6TGU8QVQA41NY272X4IX/danny+corner+bartender.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1643602644339-ZZC0XA8ICQMFBB4RYKVX/image-asset.jpeg Large Works/Installation - Danny (The Dancer) Oil paint, acrylic paint, laminating sheets, vinyl, Walgreens bags, incense wrappers, and watercolor paper, adhered to shaped chipboard. Acrylic paint painted directly onto wall and floor. 101x110x6.5 inches. 2021-2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1643604933523-QB0Q9TG8PXPDOXZQ77CM/Danny+%28The+Dancer%29+torso+detail.jpg Large Works/Installation - Danny (The Dancer) Oil paint, acrylic paint, laminating sheets, vinyl, Walgreens bags, incense wrappers, and watercolor paper, adhered to shaped chipboard. Acrylic paint painted directly onto wall and floor. 101x110x6 inches. 2021-2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1643604930475-CGN0D3PKRGRJRVO0E0HS/Danny+%28The+Dancer%29+detail+shot+sweater.jpg Large Works/Installation - Danny (The Dancer) Oil paint, acrylic paint, laminating sheets, vinyl, Walgreens bags, incense wrappers, and watercolor paper, adhered to shaped chipboard. Acrylic paint painted directly onto wall and floor. 101x110x6 inches. 2021-2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1643604932322-DW00C31UAD7K12CXO7MM/Danny+%28The+Dancer%29+side+view.jpg Large Works/Installation - Danny (The Dancer) Oil paint, acrylic paint, laminating sheets, vinyl, Walgreens bags, incense wrappers, and watercolor paper, adhered to shaped chipboard. Acrylic paint painted directly onto wall and floor. 101x110x6 inches. 2021-2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1643604929981-ZVAXUGD1KX4V57CVGXXC/Danny+%28The+Dancer%29+side+view+%28bottom+right%29.jpg Large Works/Installation - Danny (The Dancer) Oil paint, acrylic paint, laminating sheets, vinyl, Walgreens bags, incense wrappers, and watercolor paper, adhered to shaped chipboard. Acrylic paint painted directly onto wall and floor. 101x110x6 inches. 2021-2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230283894-QVP6R1J0WDPAY0QGZ0QK/Street+Librarian.jpg Large Works/Installation - Street Librarian Oil paint, acrylic paint, charcoal, graphite, donated books and comics, metrocards, iridescent cellophane wrap, painter’s tape, stickers, cable locks, and a Gun Hill Brewery coaster on Arches watercolor paper adhered to shaped chipboard; Scrap wood, mesh wire, and glass mosaic tile; Acrylic paint on wall. 101x102.x11.” 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230201813-P8IYFJZ98AHXXR892DGV/Street+Librarian+-+Shirt+close+up.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230220374-ZVB2CCD8RVYQGNTWZDJR/Street+Librarian+%28book+close+up%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230221204-B11725IIJXRU93XDAQ29/Street+Librarian+%28chair+legs%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230236174-L3JJTFYTMUAPOOET2BE3/Street+Librarian+%28head+close+up%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230236631-GSJ9GTOV4VOB7T1UI2WO/Street+Librarian+%28head+detail+angle%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230253563-UK1MQDP0IIPTMCKB3GY0/Street+Librarian+%28Leg+close+up%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230255553-B5H1SK4EE6G5TZUB0E5P/Street+Librarian+%28pant+leg+2%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230200811-LIUS1COICYQ0F7QXLTTQ/Street+Librarian+%282d+crate%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230283670-TJ068QSQMKS4I6W2P1OZ/Street+Librarian+2d+crate+side+view.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230268321-OSZWOUBKPZUMCMHJ1RXW/Street+Librarian+%28tree+bark%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230269791-FK74XRR1EVMLZBWD2RDU/Street+Librarian+%28tree%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230291944-R7MYEW4BSX0LQYIY461N/Street+Librarian+-+Milkcrate+%28side+1%29.jpg Large Works/Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230009870-S3PZS90O1418DDNSNMBE/Rose+final.jpg Large Works/Installation - Rose Oil paint, acrylic paint, charcoal, laminating sheets, gold leaf, jewelry, pens, a composition notebook, fishing wire, iridescent cellophane wrap, light molding paste, and soft pastel on Arches watercolor paper; Soft pastel on wall. 101x84.” 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1647230009961-CCP0K164ZDHD179B4SEM/Rose+close+up.jpg Large Works/Installation - Rose Oil paint, acrylic paint, charcoal, laminating sheets, gold leaf, jewelry, pens, a composition notebook, fishing wire, iridescent cellophane wrap, light molding paste, and soft pastel on Arches watercolor paper; Soft pastel on wall. 101x84.” 2021. https://www.legniniart.com/bio daily 0.75 2026-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/b0606e18-bdca-416a-ae15-a8986a2fa71a/LegniniAntoinette-13.jpg Bio - Make it stand out Artist’s studio at the New York Academy of Art, Spring 2022. 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Image by Antoinette (Annie) Legnini. https://www.legniniart.com/small-scale daily 0.75 2026-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1742531913465-0XM3CQJEVRW8N44R7MJ7/image-asset.jpeg Small Works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1722391961610-3B6V5ZBAQXFUQVV79HU9/Untitled+%28Walking+Distance%29.jpg Small Works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1722391986706-QE1VQPTA6A0B0GUO6G9Q/ny+to+g4z4+1.jpg Small Works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1722392791761-U499ZS25P2P7JOS12Q2S/image-asset.jpeg Small Works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1742531951480-7STNQ1117NTFSRAW74O8/Night+Vision.jpg Small Works - Night Vision Made with acrylic paint, mirrored paper, glitter, linseed oil, wood glue, paper, and chipboard. 5x4”. 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1742531271445-BYVPREPGM74PGHQ3ZACC/Night+Vision+Side.jpg Small Works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1742531269331-KI3S74F5E8FOEYZSBUGR/Night+Vision+borttom.jpg Small Works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1742531269302-38ECHMY4D1IK9XHFJ7DY/Night+Vision+close+up+top.jpg Small Works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1722390779114-FCPXL2VLE7T496SWS402/image-asset.jpeg Small Works - A Web of Blood, Time, Intention (Side Effects of Chronic Walking Distance) Collaged paper, acrylic paint, graphite, charcoal, gold leaf, broken jewelry, rope, laminating sheets, glitter, and collaged pages from a human anatomy book. 8.75x11.5.” 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1722390870431-83DTKE6CKGNAT83OXX3X/Untitled+%28Walking+Distance%29+-+Detail+2+dust+knife.jpg Small Works - (Detail) Collaged paper, acrylic paint, graphite, charcoal, gold leaf, broken jewelry, rope, laminating sheets, glitter, and collaged pages from a human anatomy book. 8.75x11.5.” 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1722390870373-Y4RZK2N4GKYQD8NVMFQ3/Untitled+%28Walking+Distance%29+Detail+1+-+plant+cuttings.jpg Small Works - (Detail) Collaged paper, acrylic paint, graphite, charcoal, gold leaf, broken jewelry, rope, laminating sheets, glitter, and collaged pages from a human anatomy book. 8.75x11.5.” 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1722390874952-DH6M828M6VE0PLTYGKNK/Untitled+%28Walking+Distance%29+detail+6++bottom+handle.jpg Small Works - (Detail) Collaged paper, acrylic paint, graphite, charcoal, gold leaf, broken jewelry, rope, laminating sheets, glitter, and collaged pages from a human anatomy book. 8.75x11.5.” 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1722390875903-2HY98GYHWPVLLPCKF21F/Untitled+%28Walking+Distance%29-+Detail+4+-+Middle+handle.jpg Small Works - (Detail) Collaged paper, acrylic paint, graphite, charcoal, gold leaf, broken jewelry, rope, laminating sheets, glitter, and collaged pages from a human anatomy book. 8.75x11.5.” 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1722390880528-R9WQSX8UNX58SBSFYC8O/Untitled+%28Walking+Distance%29Detail+3+-+rope+cosmos.jpg Small Works - (Detail) Collaged paper, acrylic paint, graphite, charcoal, gold leaf, broken jewelry, rope, laminating sheets, glitter, and collaged pages from a human anatomy book. 8.75x11.5.” 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56b3ed2cb654f954edaa6c5a/1722390881190-BITL25VEWQG7KPHXUHIE/Untitled+%28Walking+Distance%29Detail+5+cards+cups+grandma%27.jpg Small Works - 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