The Path: A Meditation of Lines
Artist-Led Audio Guide
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Broadway between 47th & 48th Sts
New York, NY 10036
Start:
Oct 1, 2024
End:
Nov 20, 2024
On View 24/7
Shantell Martin
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This fall, Shantell Martin encourages New Yorkers to pause and find a meditative moment in Times Square with The Path: A Meditation of Lines, the artist’s first-ever walking path painted onto the Broadway plaza between 47th and 48th Streets. Designed to transform one of the city’s busiest places into a space for contemplation, the 160-ft long mural will be accompanied by guided meditations, performances, and DJ sets.
Featuring Martin’s signature black-and-white drawings that playfully explore themes of intersectionality and self-discovery, The Path: A Meditation of Lines is a sprawling walking maze that invites viewers to navigate its intricate lines. As one follows the twisting, turning path north, the words "You are in the right place at the right time" appear along with other phrases that signify the forward motion of a journey, whether physical or metaphorical, that might be possible through contemplation and inward reflection.
"Walking, much like drawing, can empower you and move you forward — both metaphorically and physically. Putting one foot in front of the other is a simple yet powerful act, and I hope that this message and activity can be translated through this project with Times Square." — Shantell Martin.
On view and accessible to the public 24/7, The Path: A Meditation of Lines will be accompanied by an audio guide voiced by Martin; free, in-person facilitated meditations; musical performances; and dedicated walking sessions for Times Square’s local communities, from office workers, theater staff, and sanitation workers to seniors and students.
After experiencing Martin’s walking path in Times Square, you can continue your journey through Midtown Manhattan to visit the artist’s exhibition at Rockefeller Center, featuring large-scale wall drawings, installations, and public programming — all presented by Art Production Fund and on view from September 4 to November 7, 2024. Learn more about the Art in Focus installation.
Painting services for The Path: A Meditation of Lines done by Colossal Media.
Heller’s Limbo seating and side tables have been generously provided by Heller for those attendees who wish to sit, pause, and take in the artwork.
A special thanks to Kamey Butler, Ben Shepee, Misha Lindes, Aaron Wade and Interior Design Magazine for their creative support.
This fall, Shantell Martin encourages New Yorkers to pause and find a meditative moment in Times Square with The Path: A Meditation of Lines, the artist’s first-ever walking path painted onto the Broadway plaza between 47th and 48th Streets. Designed to transform one of the city’s busiest places into a space for contemplation, the 160-ft long mural will be accompanied by guided meditations, performances, and DJ sets.
Featuring Martin’s signature black-and-white drawings that playfully explore themes of intersectionality and self-discovery, The Path: A Meditation of Lines is a sprawling walking maze that invites viewers to navigate its intricate lines. As one follows the twisting, turning path north, the words "You are in the right place at the right time" appear along with other phrases that signify the forward motion of a journey, whether physical or metaphorical, that might be possible through contemplation and inward reflection.
"Walking, much like drawing, can empower you and move you forward — both metaphorically and physically. Putting one foot in front of the other is a simple yet powerful act, and I hope that this message and activity can be translated through this project with Times Square." — Shantell Martin.
On view and accessible to the public 24/7, The Path: A Meditation of Lines will be accompanied by an audio guide voiced by Martin; free, in-person facilitated meditations; musical performances; and dedicated walking sessions for Times Square’s local communities, from office workers, theater staff, and sanitation workers to seniors and students.
After experiencing Martin’s walking path in Times Square, you can continue your journey through Midtown Manhattan to visit the artist’s exhibition at Rockefeller Center, featuring large-scale wall drawings, installations, and public programming — all presented by Art Production Fund and on view from September 4 to November 7, 2024. Learn more about the Art in Focus installation.
Painting services for The Path: A Meditation of Lines done by Colossal Media.
Heller’s Limbo seating and side tables have been generously provided by Heller for those attendees who wish to sit, pause, and take in the artwork.
A special thanks to Kamey Butler, Ben Shepee, Misha Lindes, Aaron Wade and Interior Design Magazine for their creative support.
Oct 2 – Nov 20, 2024, M/W/F 9am, T/Th 12pm
Join us for a free, in-person guided meditation series including movement and art therapy practices that encourage presence and mindfulness with Ash Rucker, movement facilitator and founder of the non-profit TherapArt. Register for 30 minute session.
Oct 4 – Nov 15, 2024, Fridays 5–7pm
We’re closing out each week at The Path with a live DJ series featuring b2b sets curated by 8 Ball Radio. Take a moment to reset before the weekend with sounds inspired by Shantell’s artistic and meditative practice. See the full schedule.
Nov 20, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Celebrate the closing of The Path: A Meditation of Lines with Present Word, an ongoing live performance series of music, spoken word, and drawing hosted by Martin and various artists. In this iteration, Shantell Martin will perform with long-time collaborator Am.it.
Support for The Path: A Meditation of Lines is provided in part by Morgan Stanley, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and additional in-kind support from the Times Square Edition Hotel.
Broadway between 47th & 48th Sts
New York, NY 10036
October 1 – November 20, 2024 | Open all day
Michael Hull
A multifaceted artist celebrated for her public artwork and known for her work across various disciplines, Shantell Martin has achieved notable success in the realms of fine art, education, design, philosophy, and technology. Her journey includes collaborations with prestigious institutions such as MIT Media Lab, NYU Tisch ITP, and Columbia University’s Brown Institute, as well as choreographing for the Boston Ballet. Martin's art explores themes like intersectionality, identity, and play, and she has showcased her work with renowned institutions, including Governors Island Arts, the Denver Art Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the 92Y Gallery in New York, Albright Knox Gallery, and the New Britain Museum of American Art. Her involvement in media and technology innovation, particularly at the Brown Institute for Media Innovation, highlights her role in integrating visual art with storytelling and technology.
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