Callie Danae Hirsch
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(105th Beach Station, the Rockaways A/S line)

For the Beach 105 Street station, Callie Hirsch created fantastical aquatic creatures set against rich blue and green backgrounds of water.
She worked with fabricator Erksin Mitchell, who interpreted her artwork into three groupings of faceted glass panels. Each is a striking
portrayal of organic ocean forms made radiant by the strong light that reflects off the nearby ocean.

Hirsch, inspired by childhood experiences, explores the universe beneath the seas through her artwork. As a child, she was fascinated by
the family fish tank filled with creatures taken from the ocean. As a teenager, her interest was heightened when she began sailing and
scuba diving. The variety and vibrancy of life beneath the surface continues to be a major interest to her.

With a love for the Rockaway landscape, Hirsch says the ocean is one of the most desirable places on earth. Through Vast, she hopes to
encourage viewers to acknowledge and respect the beauty of the sea and consider their own participation in the power and wholeness of
the natural world."