Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Meet German artist, Matthias Garff, and discover how he brought the birds of Central Park to life! Made using found materials—discarded shoes, lost gloves, and more—these dynamic, interactive sculptures invite viewers to explore the relationship between human activity and the natural world.
See more of Matthias’s work on YouTube @matthias_garff.
🎥 Photos and videos courtesy of Matthias Garff; these artworks were created during a 2025 residency at ISCP (International Studio & Curatorial Program) in New York.
The mission of the Central Park Conservancy is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all.
Learn more about our work here: bit.ly/3psB7N3
Subscribe for new content: youtube.com/c/centralparknyc
Meet German artist, Matthias Garff, and discover how he brought the birds of Central Park to life! Made using found materials—discarded shoes, lost gloves, and more—these dynamic, interactive sculptures invite viewers to explore the relationship between human activity and the natural world.
See more of Matthias’s work on YouTube @matthias_garff.
🎥 Photos and videos courtesy of Matthias Garff; these artworks were created during a 2025 residency at ISCP (International Studio & Curatorial Program) in New York.
The mission of the Central Park Conservancy is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all.
Learn more about our work here: bit.ly/3psB7N3
Subscribe for new content: youtube.com/c/centralparknyc
