By Lola Odessey Waters
On the sunny Tuesday morning I made my way over to Randall’s Island. I participated in a weaving art project lead by textile artist, Sheila Odessey. (Yes, she is my aunt).
Sheila taught us about the art of fence weaving. I was working alongside the Randall’s staff and Google volunteers. We paired up in teams and weaved our way around the children’s playground right next to the Randall’s Island farm. After three hours of weaving the result has fabulous. Pink, blue, red , green, orange and purple triangles now decorate the fence.
The fences have been transformed not only in a piece of art but also has turned the boundary of the fence into a colorful curtain that divides the space rather than separates it.
This project was inspirational and has the potential to change the atmosphere of spaces especially in run down urban areas. All I can say, is “everybody should get weaving!” .
The Randall's Island Urban Farm 