"A lot of our work focuses on parts of the city that have fallen into disrepair, and this particular Prometheus sculpture stood out to us as significant - having eerily taken on the condition of his surroundings," artist S.C. Mero told The Times.
"The sculpture's fall from grace feels symbolic of [the park] itself ... they both represent the struggle against neglect and the need for revival in an area that once thrived."
"Today it is known more for rampant drug use and homelessness, needles strewn on the ground and overdose deaths from fentanyl and other narcotics in the park and nearby alleys."
"On occasion, medical outreach teams hand out glass pipes and test kits that can detect fentanyl or veterinary tranquilizers in drugs before they’re consumed in an effort they say to saves lives."
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