A streak of color runs down Seventh Avenue in the Garment District. This seven-block-long mural, created by artist Kim Carlino, is made of 34 unique colors painted across 92 concrete blocks  along the busy pedestrian corridor, signifying the city’s vibrant comeback, as New Yorkers and visitors return following the pandemic. 

Kim Carlino is a Massachusetts-based artist whose work is rooted in the historical language of 20th century abstraction. She explores issues of color, form and pattern while juxtaposing abstracted forms from nature and the surrounding environment to create works that find harmony within contrasting elements. Carlino has showcased her work in solo and group exhibitions in venues across the United States including New York City, Miami, Grand Rapids and more. Carlino received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. 

The installation is part of Garment District Art on the Plazas, a year-round public art program made possible through the NYC Department of Transportation’s Art Program (DOT Art). The Garment District Alliance and DOT Art work closely to coordinate and install exhibits and individual pieces, which enhance public plazas and make them even more welcoming to New Yorkers and visitors. Spectrum was also installed in cooperation with the 34th Street Partnership and the Times Square Alliance.