Duck, Duck, Goose

The walkway will be painted with handmade stencils of ducks, geese, and other Michigan waterfowl. Over the past two years I have painted neighborhood crosswalks in my Lansing community to promote pedestrian joy and safety. My crosswalk designs are bold and colorful, featuring abstract shapes and patterns as well as representational images of local nature. I like painting directly on the walking surface because it is eye-catching, unexpected the first time you come across it, and accessible to all. Mallard ducks and Canada geese can often be found along the riverwalk. These creatures may blend in with the landscape because they are so common. Here they are celebrated by including them on the pathway. It is our space to share. The birds are in the pattern of duck, duck, and then a goose or something else, because I have fond memories of the game Duck, Duck, Goose.