
Art in Washington Market Park
We currently have two art installations at Washington Market Park: “Happy to See You” and “Frank Ape’s Picnic!”
Marya Triandafellos’ installation “Happy to See You” was brought to Washington Market Park courtesy of the NYC Parks Art in the Parks program. Marya’s playful, vivid, abstract art explores joy and human connectivity in the urban landscape. This particular exhibition builds on her longstanding interest in integrating digital innovation with creative expression.
With “Happy to See You,” Marya aims to offer viewers a moment of joy and a reminder of the beauty in everyday interactions. She hopes to democratize the experience of art, making it a regular part of people’s daily commutes and interactions, and believes this approach makes art a more integral part of community life.
The ten “Happy to See You” panels are posted along the Washington Market Park fence on Greenwich Street between Duane and Reade Streets. The installation will be in place from May 2 until July 26, 2025. You may learn more about Marya Triandafello and her art here.

Frank Ape’s Picnic is a series of seven murals atop the picnic tables in Washington Market Park. Painted onsite by contemporary New York artist Brandon Sines in May 2023, the murals feature Sines’ whimsical creature Frank Ape enjoying his favorite park activities. From playing tennis and basketball to gardening, admiring butterflies, strolling with baby Frank, and practicing yoga, Frank Ape relishes his time at play and at rest in the park!
Community, creativity, and self-expression are core values in Sines’ Frank Ape art. Recently Sines was awarded a massive installation at the World Trade Center and had a series of works featured on Link NYC’s digital kiosks as part of #ArtOnLink. He recently collaborated with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum to officially celebrate the Guggenheim’s 60th Anniversary with two Frank Ape-themed pieces. His work is collected worldwide.






