Before I Die... (8 pics)

With Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the BP oil spill in 2010, New Orleans has endured some really tough times. One could only imagine how hard it would be to stay upbeat when tragedy constantly surrounds you.

Candy Chang, a public installation artist, designer, and urban planner, decided to turn a negative into a positive. With the help of friends, she transformed the side of an abandoned house into a giant chalkboard where residents can fill in the blank and remember what is important to them in life.

"It's also about turning a neglected space into a constructive one where we can learn the hopes and aspirations of the people around us," she says. "It turns out this entire process has been a great lesson, experience, and project in itself. The responses and stories from passers-by while we were installing it have already hit me hard in the heart."

Candy Chang's website
via [ignant]

Tags: Before I Die..., Candy Chang, New Orleans

Add a Comment

You need to be a member of My Modern Metropolis to add comments!

Join My Modern Metropolis

Comment by Mahmut Mollaahmed on March 4, 2011 at 3:47pm: Befero I die I want to take best of photos .D

Comment by Linda Wang on March 4, 2011 at 12:57am: before i die i want to show everyone who i love just how much i love them

Comment by Amy Wong on March 3, 2011 at 7:27pm: I want to see it for myself too. It would be great to see all the wonderful artworks and installations featured here on the Met for myself before I die.

Comment by sAm on March 3, 2011 at 6:05pm: Makes me reflect on my own life..

Comment by Alyssa Anda on March 3, 2011 at 2:59pm: These are deeply moving. I would love to see that in L.A. I love it!
@ Edward- It is an inspiration :)