Elana Herzog's piece is made of pink wire, which is twisted and knotted to form a shallow relief on the surface of the railroad grates that are located in this grassy median. The textured relief may bring to mind flowers sprouting through the metal grates, shag carpet or artificial turf. It is arranged to resemble the image of the train tracks below and draws our attention to the long underground tunnel beneath our feet. The work makes a connection between the vibrant plant life of the park and the massive industrial substructure of the city with which it shares its home.

Herzog's piece can be approached from any point along the Promenade, and viewed from every available vantage point. Although the work covers considerable distance, it can never be seen in its entirety, but relies on memory and duration to complete itself. We can look forward to seeing the materials of the piece transformed by the elements during the coming months, as the pink wire gradually fades in the sunlight and the steel turns orange from rust.

Herzog has had recent exhibitions at the Usdan Gallery, Bennington, VT, the Herbert F. Johnson Museum, Ithaca, NY and an upcoming show at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT.