Love In Transit NYC
About
Hello from Sue Sarah Gilbert, our artist
This dream has been years in the making
My hope was always to spread light and joy where you and I might need it most - underground, in the midst of a busy day, with all the intended metaphors! It took time for me to muster the courage to offer my art on a grand scale, and then more time to line up financing without expectation of financial return.
Donating my artwork in such large public spaces has turned into one of the most rewarding events of my career, reaching almost four million commuters over the course of the campaign. And you, our travelers, were the BEST part of it.
Each time one of you paused to absorb its energy, or to send in your selfies and comments, you joined me in this endeavor to spread light. It's because of your response that I count the project as a success.
Please know that I will always be grateful for your enthusiasm and kindness.
Behind the scenes
With appreciation
I would like to thank my funding partners who provided both their impetus and financial resources for this project. Thank you, dear friends, for believing in the power of my work, and for your generosity and willingness to offer it as a gift AND to remain anonymous.
In addition, please meet some of the talented professionals who helped me bring these installations to life for you, making sure that they caught your eye every day for eight months.
Thank you, Dream Team, for your enormous talent and joyful work to make this project as BIG and IMPACTFUL as possible. I am profoundly grateful to each and every one of you for guiding my journey as creator of this project. And for all our FUN along the way!
The Dream Team from left to right:
Brian Ellis Martin, Executive Creative Director, Brand Bravery Inc.
Jackie O’Keefe, President and Founder, Possible PR, LLC
Becky Angle, Founder and Strategist, Angled Marketing
Seneca Mudd, Operations & Media Director, Brand Bravery, Inc.
Let's connect further
Want to learn more about the work, collaborate, or bring a little more love into public spaces with me? I’d love to hear from you. My parent brand is Susan Bird Artwork and I create work for a number of different mediums in addition to installations.
Whether you’re a brand, community partner, creative, or just someone who felt something on your commute, this project continues through connection. Reach out to start a conversation, explore partnerships, or simply share what the experience meant to you — every message helps keep the magic moving.
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