Jane Greengold Frames of Reference

Frames of Reference by Jane Greengold consists of four white picket fence structures radiating from a central point defined by a slate floor. At the end of each fence is an arched doorway that mirrors the structure of windows in the General Post Office building directly across the street from the site. The arrangement of pickets suggests an architectural space—windows, gates, fences, a central room. However, no enclosure is actually created. The individual pickets were carved by Greengold to form a variety of floral shapes. The piece is therefore a reflection on the elegance of the surrounding architecture and the simplicity of nature in the park. Greengold stated, “In many ways I think I benefited most from the residency as I was made aware of how people react to my artwork and public art in general.”