Sean HanleyW 77th St between Columbus Ave and Central Park WestHeart Three · Location 276 · Drawn June 2003Hover over or select the image to reveal a hidden view.PhotographsDownload photograph 1Download photograph 2Download photograph 3Download photograph 4Download photograph 5Download photograph 6Download photograph 7Download photograph 8Download photograph 9Download photograph 10Download photograph 11Download photograph 12Video podcast0:00Left to the entrance to 44 West 77th Street between Columbus and Central Park West.0:0744 West 77th Street is an apartment complex with hints of a gothic theme.0:13If you go to the left of the main entrance, you'll find a nook bordered by a decorative column to the right and an ornate fence to the left.0:22As of spring 2006, this entire area is covered with a heavy-duty industrial silver scaffolding,0:31which is a shame because all these decorative elements blend splendidly into the architecture rising above it0:38and are presently cut off by the scaffolding and its roofing about 12 feet up.0:45This is Sean Hanley.0:47He was drawn in June of 2003.0:52His drawing is counting ten people.0:56Gothic Apartments0:57Moving along the last apartment line block leading up to Central Park, it was a challenge to identify a safe spot.1:05Apartments are our most notoriously difficult sites.1:09More so than security guards at corporations, the doorman and residents are vigilant protectors of their buildings, and for good reason.1:17It is their home.1:18In the facade of a gothic-style apartment, there was a little nook that would provide cover from the building's entrance.1:24In addition, it would also be a satisfying blend of materials to work on.1:29Surprisingly, there was no interference while doing this drawing.1:32I tucked into my little space, did my drawing, and left for the documenters to swoop in and make a record.1:39It should be noted that Jay took one of his absolutely favorite photographs at this location.1:45John Hanley had second thoughts about being a firefighter a few years ago1:49when three friends died in the line of duty.1:51But Hanley, whose two grandfathers' father and a brother were firefighters,1:56decided the job was in his blood.1:58He had just finished his night shift when he heard the World Trade Center was ablaze,2:02and he rushed to the scene.2:04He was a soft-hearted guy who would cry at the drop of a hat,2:07yet he would go and fight for whoever needed it, said his father, Gerald.← Location 275Heart Three · Location 276Location 277 →
