5 Questions to Xan Padron about his exhibit with the MTA Art&Design.

Our remarkable artist Xan Padron, whom you may know from his Time Lapse Project, will be showcasing his work in a truly unique location. He couldn’t think of a better place to display this project, which is about how much life happens in a single spot, than on the walls of a NYC subway station .

Bryan Park subway station showcasing the Time Lapse by Xan Padron

Michele Mariaud Gallery: Could you dream of a better place than the NYC Subway system ( MTA ) to showcase your “Time Lapse” project, and what does it represent for you to be in this place where thousands of people are crossing each other every day ?

Xan Padron. My Time Lapse project it is about how much life happens in a single spot, so you are right, I could not imagine a better place to share this project with the world. The NYC Subway system is an incredibly dynamic and iconic location and truly brings the project to life. The bustling energy, diverse crowds and constant motion makes it the perfect canvas for showcasing this project.

Time Lapse NoMad, New York

Michele Mariaud Gallery .Did you ever think of making a “Time Lapse” in the Subway?

Xan Padron. For a number of years, I had a project documenting the city through public transportation, and although it wasn’t in the format of a Time Lapse, I’ve spent many days just riding buses and subways and taking pictures. The idea of creating a "Time Lapse" project in the subway has definitely crossed my mind, since the subway system would be perfect for capturing the pulse of the city, but I haven’t found the right background wall, yet…