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Untitled Utility Box
Collaborating on the design of this box was great because the design concept is essentially about two very different things coming together. The design reflects both the clashing and marriage of natural and urban life. Alex Sok’s creation of an earthy, goddess-like figure contradicts Kiara Costa’s commuter train design inspired by Alewife Station on the Boston “T” red line. The theme of the boxes are about alewife fish, and while they are heavily present in our design, I like to think the bigger picture is about how we as a city affect natural life and what we can do to help support wildlife like the alewife fish thrive.
About the Artist:
Kiara Costa is a multimedia artist living in Providence, RI. Costa is self-taught and has been expressing herself through art since early childhood. Her greatest inspirations are drawn from pop culture, nostalgia, her community, and her own personal experiences. Using mediums ranging from watercolor, acrylic paint and markers, and textiles, Costa has created bold and colorful portraits of iconic figures. Recently, Costa has been able to turn most anything into a canvas; painting and drawing on USPS postage labels, bar receipts and embroidering on furniture.
About The Avenue Concept:
The Avenue Concept (TAC) launched its Utility Box Program to create an entry point for emerging and established artists to be part of a larger installation. TAC uses storytelling media to promote artists and build community around their stories through video, professional photography, digital design, social media, and press.