An artist in Manhattan who goes by the name of Levee felt there was a need in the modern world for the concept of absolution. He thought about how to give people a public way to relieve their burdens from more than guilt, but also from the stresses and worries of daily life in a big city. His first idea was to offer a table in a prominent location where anyone would be welcome to write their worries or secrets. After several months, Levee hit upon a simpler approach. The book was replaced by post-it notes and Subway Therapy was born.
In the days following the national election, New Yorkers have needed a lot of Subway Therapy. Anyone of any age can write their thoughts, their fears, their deepest sentiments on a note and have them placed on the grid of wall tiles at various locations around the city. As of Sunday, over 10,000 notes have been posted in the past week!
Levee has established a few guidelines in the desire to make sure these temporary installations are places for hope and inspiration. He asks all contributors to, “(e)xpress your feelings in a neutral, inclusive, and non-partisan space.”
