Material: Painted steel
Jorge Rodriguez's Growth rises directly from the cobblestones of the East Harlem Artpark, a park created by combining Sylvan Place and a formerly dilapidated park between the landmark Harlem Courthouse and The Casabe Houses, a housing project for senior citizens. As stated in Hispanic Arts News, "It is intended to portray a metamorphosis taking place. The inter-relationship of the sculpture is part of the surroundings in the park and is intended to echo the metaphor of life." The sculpture's flowing shapes, at once reminiscent of plants, birds, and insects, reinforce the theme of renewal inherent in this park.
