I believe that public space should be intentional: it should be obvious that you belong. Janet Echelman belongintentionalobvious Change image and share on social
I pay two full-time assistants in my studio, plus consultants who are architects, engineers, and landscape architects, as well as lighting designers. Janet Echelman architectassistantconsultant Change image and share on social
Once I began to hear and pay attention to my fledgling ideas, the biggest hurdle was to learn how to respect them. That was hard, because the real way to respect an idea is to invest the attention and work needed to develop it. Janet Echelman attentionbeginbig share on social
I never studied sculpture, engineering or architecture. In fact, after college I applied to seven art schools and was rejected by all seven. Janet Echelman applyarchitectureart Change image and share on social
Advances in technology have opened up possibilities in the cultural realm throughout history. I'm intrigued by developments in technology - as an artist it gives me a new palette to explore. Janet Echelman advanceartistcultural Change image and share on social
It's good for art to make us think, to give us a shared experience that creates a dialogue, makes us talk to each other, including strangers. Janet Echelman artcreatedialogue Change image and share on social
I believe people can have a profound experience by being surrounded by something beautiful - that's what I aim for. My sculpture is about the way you feel when you're standing under it and inside it. It's experiential art. Janet Echelman aimartbeautiful share on social
In my regular life, I am very involved in commissions for cities and sometimes countries. And I think of public art as a team sport. The outcome is only possible with the interaction of all the players. Janet Echelman artcitycommission share on social
In Amsterdam, the river and canals have been central to city life for the last four centuries. Janet Echelman amsterdamcanalcentral Change image and share on social
The spaces I want to be in are nurturing and soft and saturated with color. Our cities don't have enough of that, and as humans we need it. Janet Echelman citycolorhuman Change image and share on social
