Long Island City in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ashley Harris and Ndivhuho Rasegani
Dwell within the Light
— Glass, concrete, acryllic, steel, wood, and plants —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 16, 2024
1. Ashley Harris and Ndivhuho Rasegani Marker
Dwell within the Light traces the Park's evolution from its origins as the ancestral land of the Lenape, Carnarsie, and Matinecock People, through its phase as a dumpsite, to its ultimate transformation into an arts space. The concrete bases display gradient hues and impressions of elements such as rope, native grasses, and leaves collected from the vibrant ecosystem of the Park. These sculptures, forged from a fusion of found materials, pivot and morph in response to the site's natural forces—wind, rain, and human interaction. Together, these works intertwine narratives of history and landscape through their unique material interconnections.
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Erected by Socrates Sculpture Garden. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 46.143′ N, 73° 56.185′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Long Island City. Marker is on Vernon Boulevard just
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stefania Urist (within shouting distance of this marker); Lighthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Octagon Tower (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Gracie Mansion (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Bayard Cutting (approx. 0.6 miles away); Henderson Place Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sophocles (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Additional keywords. The marker stands on the grounds of Socrates Sculpture Garden.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
