Public Art: Past Tense by Nova
Rochester Contemporary Art Center
137 East Ave.
Feb 7, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

RoCo’s latest public art project, a series of collages by Nova, mixes historical images of Rochester, NY with contemporary graffiti art found in and around those locations. Through careful selection and arrangement of torn and layered images, the artist seeks to capture the raw energy and intricate details of graffiti, while also highlighting the unique characteristics of the locations where it thrives. The collages invite viewers to consider the relationship between art, space, and the human experience, exploring how graffiti can both reflect and shape the urban environment.

From the artist: “My artwork is a visual dialogue, a conversation between the past and the present. By selecting historical, often forgotten corners of the city and juxtaposing them with contemporary graffiti, I hope to create visually striking and thought-provoking compositions that invite viewers to consider the ways in which our city has changed over time. Every collage is a unique story that brings together pieces of many late nights, people, and places of my past.”