Saltboxes
Saltboxes are a forgotten piece of civic infrastructure. Stationed in various areas of the city, these boxes hold rock salt to be used during snowy times; found in hilly areas. There is a movement where artists in Baltimore are decorating the fronts of these Saltboxes with designs inspired by their love for the city.
GIANT SALTBOX- DRUID HILL PARK: 2023
PRESS CONFERENCE AND DEBUT OF BOX!
The design for my box will be debuted at a press conference and family event called ‘Dia Del Nino’ at Patterson Park 11-2p on 4/29/23. Children will decorate the other sides of the boxes and the public can meet all 4 artists!
BMORE DOT
Following the larger Saltbox Art Movement, the Baltimore Department of Transportation invited 4 artists to create designs for the 4 giant Saltboxes which will grace the main parks of Bmore. Julie Ames, the movement founder created the design for the first giant saltbox at City Hall.
Design for Giant SaltBox for Druid Hill Park
Ideas behind the Art
I decided to base the design for my Giant Saltbox on the group Dru Hill which was named after Druid Hill Park. I changed the title to ‘Druid Hill’ instead of ‘Dru Hill’ and shifted the phrase to ‘enter the park’ instead of ‘enter the Dru’.
Hair Sculptor
I incorporate hair into most of my work- Sisqo’s hair is actually textural so if you find the box, feel free to rub it! it will be stationed at Latrobe Pavillon at Druid Hill Park.
Winter 2020-2021
