SUNY Fredonia will soon unveil three new artist-designed pianos for its Street Piano Project. The unveiling will take place on Monday, May 13th at 6:00 PM in Mason Hall on campus. The public is welcome to attend and meet artists Ibi Sonne Amhild, Jazmine "Jazz" Fiore, and Mackenzie Sheldon, and share in a mini-performance on each of the pianos, followed by a brief reception.
Ibi Sonne Amhild is a 17-year-old exchange student from Denmark, is currently living and going to Fredonia Central School. Her project features illustrations of different eyes, and is titled, "See Yourself Here." In applying for the project, she noted, "I want to leave my mark on Fredonia before I go back to Denmark."
Jazmine Fiore is from Sauquoit, N, and a sophomore visual arts major at SUNY Fredonia. Her project is a surrealist portrait of a body of water with various surrounding plants, with the main focus being various koi fish in and under the water.
Mackenzie Sheldon is a Fredonia native and a SUNY Fredonia alumna. She earned a Master's degree in art education at Ohio State University and is one of two art teachers at Fredonia Middle School. Her project, "Four Legged Best Friends" features local pets and flowers.
The Fredonia Street Piano Project places artist-designed pianos in public spaces in SUNY Fredonia, the Village of Fredonia and the City of Dunkirk for anyone and everyone to play in an open festival of art.
Mackenzie Sheldon (left) and Jazmine Fiore (right). Photos by SUNY Fredonia
