Statement of PurposeI produce project-based cultural programming that energizes personal experience of public space, while creating new precincts of art, community, and knowledge. My goal is to renew our sense of meaningful connectivity to the world around us. I do this by designing original living projects that combine a colorful array of cultural information, visual art, and community resources. Many of my projects include Contemporary Artists from around the globe, and may involve participants or forms existing outside of the arts field. The results provide an interdisciplinary art experience that is participatory, challenging, and accessible to wide audiences. Through a nexus of innovative artistic strategies and expanded educational resources, I am able to inspire community involvement, spark person-to-person dialogue, and broaden cultural awareness of a myriad of possibilities regarding art and public life.Elliot Lessing, Contemporary Arts Professional