GIANT Tonky Octopus Stalks Gowanus Canal (Brooklyn, NY)
Friday, September 19th, 2008 | Public Art/Interventions, Tonky Limited Editions
I labored most of this Friday (9/20/2008) installing a huge Tonky Octopus under the elevated “F” train tracks in the Gowanus Canal Area of Brooklyn. It is intended to ward off evil spirits of gentrification.
Gowanus Canal is home to Tonky Designs and a ton of other artist studios.
The piece measures 12′ by 8′
If you New Yorkers want to visit the site it is located at 9th Street (btwn. 2nd Ave/Smith Street)
Here is a Google Maps link
Special thanks to Greg owner of Mr. Rubbish who gave me permission to put this up on his fence.
-Tonky
2 Comments to GIANT Tonky Octopus Stalks Gowanus Canal (Brooklyn, NY)
Well done, Tony. I look forward to seeing this. I don’t know about the warding off of gentrification, though… I’m part of the “problem!”
MaryApril 22, 2009
This is fantastic, Tonky. Thank you so much for supporting the Superfund, as I do, in this ultra-creative way. I will take a walk down on Saturday to pay tribute in person!
Mary
September 20, 2008