I work as a public artist and community-based public art consultant, designing and delivering participatory artworks for civic, cultural, and environmental contexts.
My approach focuses on developing systems for participation—frameworks that enable communities to contribute meaningfully to the creation of public artworks at scale.
Services include:
• Public art concept development
• Community engagement strategy and design
• Participatory systems design
• Project development and delivery
• Collaboration with councils, institutions, and community partners
• Site-responsive installation planning
Projects are developed through a structured process:
- Site & Context Analysis
Understanding the physical, social, and environmental context - Concept & System Design
Developing a participatory framework tailored to the site and community - Community Engagement
Facilitating contribution through workshops and structured participation - Fabrication & Installation
Overseeing production and delivery of the final work
My work has been delivered in partnership with:
- municipal arts programs
- parks departments
- libraries and public institutions
- environmental and community organizations
Key areas of focus:
• Participatory public art
• Ecological and environmental projects
• Community-connected installations
• Public space activation
I am currently expanding my public art practice in preparation for relocation to Melbourne, Australia in 2026, and am open to collaborations, commissions, and consultancy opportunities.
Previous Partners:
- New York Public Library
- Morris Park Community Garden
- New York City Parks Department
- Morris Park Business Improvement District
- RAIN Inc – older adult centers
- Bronx River Art Center
- New York Botanical Garden
- Bronx Council on the Arts
- Montefiore Fine Art Program
Email – rmmarshall@icloud.com