'Love Ever After' is a new 50-square-foot heart sculpture set to debut in Times Square on February 4, created by Pernilla Ohrstedt Studio. Made from over four dozen oyster cages, this vibrant installation aims to draw attention to biodiversity and the historical significance of oysters in New York Harbor. With plans to repurpose the materials after the installation, the project is supported by organizations like the Billion Oyster Project, highlighting the need to preserve marine ecosystems and revitalizing public interest in New York's biodiversity.
Needless to say given the materials used to construct it, the art piece seeks to turn everyone's attention to matters involving biodiversity. According to the release, in fact, New York used to be known as the "big oyster" because of the abundance of shellfish in its harbor.
Although organizations like Billion Oyster Project, a partner in the unveiling of the installation, have worked hard to change the situation for the better, there's something about shedding light on the topic from an artistic perspective that feels very much of-the-time.
The metal mesh used in building "Love Ever After" will be placed in the New York Harbor by Billion Oyster Project once the installation wraps up.
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