Inhabitat:
Despite the limited color palette and small size, McKean has found a
wealth of inspiration in the 2×3 three pieces of plastic, transforming
them into everything from bird nests to self portraits.
"Usually we swipe [MetroCards] in a hurry as we pass through the turnstile, hoping we haven’t missed the subway. Or dip them as we enter a bus, hoping there’s still enough money on them to pay for the ride,” McKean told Subway Art Blog. "But we barely notice them; they’re as omnipresent and invisible as pigeons. I stopped to look at them one day and haven’t looked back yet.”
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