Cloud Swing is a cloud-shaped, wheelchair-accessible swing set designed to inspire a world where public art and play invite and include people of all abilities. The luminous blue structure holds swings that face inward, fostering shared joy and a sense of belonging. The rhythm of the swings is meditative and calm, creating a space for healing in a frenetic world.
Inspired by our shared belief in:
- Accessibility and Belonging
- Healing and Joy
- Advancing Design Discourse
Isometric developed Cloud Swing with support from INCLUDEnyc, the most prominent NYC non-profit dedicated to equity and access for young people with disabilities. Trina Hazell, an activist and Ms. Wheelchair New York 2018 began this journey with Isometric during the design development phase of the project, offering helpful advice about safety and comfort. She was also the first person to test the accessible swing and to ride the swing when it was finally installed at Grounds for Sculpture!
Every person—of every ability—deserves a place to play. This work is not just about individual representation for people with disabilities but also about community gathering and visibility at the intersection of various identities.
- Partner
- Andy Chen
- Partner
- Waqas Jawaid
- Architectural Designer
- Abhishek Thakkar
- Content Director
- Kate McBride
- Senior Graphic Designer
- Paolo Fabbri
- Design Director
- Maria Loes
- Videography
- Rob Berry
- Cultural Partnerships Lead, Wellcome Trust
- Danielle Olsen
- New York Cultural Lead, Wellcome Trust Mindscapes Program
- Rebecca Jacobs
- Cultural Consultant, Wellcome Trust Mindscapes Program
- Lauraberth Lima
- Executive Director, Grounds for Sculpture
- Gary Garrido Schnieder
- Director of Exhibitions & Collections, Grounds for Sculpture
- Faith McClellan
- Director of Guest Services, Grounds for Sculpture
- Sam Hwang
- Project Partner
- includeNYC
- Activist and Project Consultant
- Trina Hazell
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