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Post-election subway ‘Therapy Wall’
The 2024 presidential election has stirred strong emotions, and New Yorkers are finding relief on the "Subway Therapy" wall in Greenwich Village. This interactive project, created by artist Matthew Chavez, invites subway riders to write down their thoughts on Post-It notes, providing a public platform for personal expression. FOX 5's Sharon Crowley has the story.
NEW YORK - In the aftermath of a polarizing Presidential election, New Yorkers are finding an outlet for their emotions in an unusual place; the walls of a subway station.
Subway Therapy," a public art project in a passageway under 14th Street in Greenwich Village, invites people to write their thoughts on colorful Post-It notes, creating a collage of hopes, frustrations, and reflections.
The installation, created by artist Matthew Chavez, encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed by current events to express themselves.
The project originally launched after the 2016 election and has returned during this election season with MTA approval.
Dr. Jeffrey Gardere, a New York City clinical psychologist, supports the project, calling it a form of "group therapy" that can help people feel less alone in their experiences.
"Subway Therapy" will remain up until Saturday, but a digital archive is available at subwaytherapy.com for those who want to explore the display online.