As part of the , Madison Carter ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™18 is researching how public artÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½”such as murals, sculptures, even performance artÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½”influences social interactions in the city of Rochester. This summer, the English literature and environmental studies major is interning with , a well-known area photographer who documents art, architecture, and landmarks, and then compiles them into searchable databases. Carter is contributing to the descriptions of each piece of public art, researching the stories associated with their creation, and contacting the artists themselves for their input. She is also identifying additional works of public art to include in the database.
In Photos
Creating communal spaces through public art

Madison Carter ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™18 in front of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½œGreetings from RochesterÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½� mural at 197 Park Avenue in the city of Rochester. (University photo / J. Adam Fenster)