Transforming Uncertainty Sanctuary

The Transforming Uncertainty Sanctuary will be a public place in Ulster County, NY, built on a well located site, facing a calming vista.

An undulating wall, composed of illuminated images and text, will form a contemplative space with seating, central plantings and/or a water feature. Creative contributions from community members will be the raw material for many art components, reflecting the experiences, thoughts and feelings of diverse groups and individuals dealing with the uncertainties of contemporary life. Participant drawings can be professionally painted on the art components. Or participants will create their own hand-painted, illuminated images. The many diverse components that express uncertainties, including fear, frustration, hope, reciprocity and resilience, will be unified on the Sanctuary scaffolding. 

The main structure is an undulating wall that changes in height, designed in an asymmetrical shape, symbolizing change and uncertainty experienced through life’s challenges. Many diverse art components inspired by community members will be installed into a lattice aluminum structure, set into a bluestone base. Bluestone pathways, resilient plantings and possibly, a water feature will complete the environment.