My art is a tribute to Frederick Law Olmsted and his visionary design of the Genesee Valley Park. I try to depict Olmsted’s plans for the park and how his vision was brought to life by showcasing real-life drawings. While researching for this project, I came across numerous images of the park from the 1900s. The pictures depicted all the various activities that took place in the park – from sailing to ice skating to public meetings and leisure. My work serves as a visual narrative bridging the past with the present and emphasizing the enduring significance of the land. I hope to inspire commitment to preserve the Genesee Valley Park as a sanctuary for generations to enjoy.
Pencil on Paper
19 x 25″
2023
Part of the Land Protectors exhibition in the Asis Gallery at the University of Rochester in 2023. This exhibition was commissioned by the Preservation League of New York State thanks to a Capacity & Regrowth grant from the State Council on the Arts. Through the grant, the League is using artistic interventions to draw attention to its Seven to Save endangered historic sites across the state. Genesee Valley Park was included on the League’s 2022-2023 Seven to Save list. Read more here.
Sparsh Kumar 