The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs has unveiled six finalist designs for a permanent public monument honoring Billie Holiday. The monument will be installed outside the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Queens, reflecting Holiday’s connection to the borough and her lasting influence on American music. The proposals vary widely in style and symbolism. One design shows Holiday emerging from the ground beside a reflective pool in a quiet, introspective moment. Another presents a traditional black marble sculpture of Holiday mid-song with built-in amphitheater-like seating. Several concepts are more abstract, including a giant marble gardenia petal, a monumental stone vessel meant to hold memory and emotion, and a design focused on Holiday’s personal image cuddling a dog.
"Meanwhile, Thomas J. Price focuses not on the icon but the person, drawing inspiration from a photograph of Holiday cuddling a beloved dog. His proposal strips away recognizable feat"
Read at Time Out New York
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