Well-Lit Chess Pieces
Washington Square Park 2005

Well-Lit Chess Pieces, is a two-part public art project of 11 life-sized chess pieces and 26 rainbow-colored park light lampshades displayed throughout the four corner entrances to the park.

Well-Lit Chess Pieces is now extended to run through the Spring 2006 in Washington Square Park-NYC. Sponsored in part by Starbucks Neighborhood Park Grants Program as well as Knickerbocker Village NY, Inc., and Signature Properties NY, Inc. Special thanks to NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Materials for the Arts, NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs, U.S. Chess Federation, and Community Board 2. Heartfelt thanks to my friends and neighbors who believe in the arts. This project is fiscally sponsored by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.

Contact: marjorie@marjoriekouns.com or
call (212) 254-1776 for information.

Artist Profile
Photos 2005 by Anna Morris
Photos 2005 & 2006 by Hubert Steed