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heart of the harbor (concept)
Heart of the Harbor is a conceptual art installation designed to bring light, identity, and emotion to Baltimore’s harbor. The idea centers around a glowing geometric heart suspended above water — symbolizing hope, rebirth, and the soul of the city.

the reason
In a city full of untapped creative potential, there’s a need for public art that inspires, unifies, and reflects the heartbeat of Baltimore. This concept explores what it would look like to create a landmark that’s both visually iconic and emotionally meaningful.

the idea
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Developed the visual identity and symbolic meaning
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Designed the geometric heart structure
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Crafted moodboards, sketches, and digital renders
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Wrote the narrative framing: “A heartbeat for the harbor”
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Positioned the concept as part of a larger vision for city revitalization

the Impact
Though conceptual, Heart of the Harbor demonstrates my approach to transforming public spaces into emotional experiences.
It shows my ability to blend art direction + storytelling + symbolism into large-scale ideas built to inspire cities.