Walk a Mile in His Shoes
by Kate PollackDesign Statement
The rope wound around this spire is meant to simulate shoelaces. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, walking and hiking have become one of the only available pastimes. In the following months of civil unrest beginning with the death of George Floyd, the “shoelaces” are meant to urge the viewer to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.
Materials: Utility Rope
Dimensions: 5″ x 5″ x 52″
Map/Spire Number: 26
Location: Kunkel Park
Address: King George Road, Pennington
About the Artist
Kate Pollack is a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville, NJ. Her art career began in Hopewell where she studied Monart under the late Judy Gimbel. Kate later went on to learn photography from friends and family. Today, she experiments with all different mediums and enjoys working on art projects alongside her children.
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Artistic Accolades:
“A colorful beacon to welcome all!”
HV Arts Council ArtSpires Kate Pollack
