As the skyscrapers fade and top-ten lists are checked off, New York City comes into focus. Explore the artists, innovators and everyday observers finding inspiration in the routes they take and places they know by heart. Find new inspiration: it starts outside.
Artist and philosopher
Shantell Martin's practice extends well beyond the canvas. The visual artist, known for her signature line work, recently brought it to life in a large-scale mural in NYC's Union Square, with Merrell by her side to show how the outdoors fuels her inspiration.
…Though their practices look completely different, all three share a similar relationship with New York.”
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Contemporary artist and floral sculptor
For Mr. Flower Fantastic, inspiration is all around. He’s been using the city’s often overlooked natural resources to power his craft for almost a decade. Now, with Merrell, the creative stops to smell the flowers, taking in the parts of urban living that commonly go unnoticed.
…It's one shaped by curiosity, observation, and the small moments most people pass by every day.
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Runner, writer, and director
For Alexi Pappas, a multidisciplinary runner, writer, and filmmaker, the outdoors bring solace. Even in a busy city like New York, she finds peace in still moments spent outside. Alongside Merrell, she practices the art of noticing.
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