Art Meets Architecture: Richard Binder’s New Sculpture Debuts at The Fitzgerald of Palisades
WHAT:On Monday, October 20, The Fitzgerald of Palisades, a Kisco Signature community, will host the unveiling of a newly commissioned outdoor sculpture by Washington, D.C.-based artist Richard Binder, whose work is known for its architectural sensitivity and thoughtful engagement with space. Created specifically for The Fitzgerald’s landscaped courtyard, the sculpture draws inspiration from the building’s Art Deco design and the surrounding natural beauty of the Palisades.
This installation, titled Uplifting, was selected through a competitive “Call to Artists” hosted by The Fitzgerald and Amy Kaslow Gallery. Binder’s concept stood out for its powerful embodiment of community, connection, and support, all values that define life at The Fitzgerald. The sculpture’s swooping form, with intertwined arms reaching upward, serves as a visual metaphor for neighbors lifting one another physically and socially. It reflects the environment Kisco cultivates in its senior living communities: places where shared strength and resilience foster a culture of care. Uplifting is a permanent artistic tribute to the idea that we thrive best when we live for each other.
Media are invited to experience the debut of this site-specific installation, which serves as both a focal point for the community and a reflection of Kisco’s ongoing commitment to integrating art into its living environments. The event will feature remarks from the artist, a presentation on the creative and fabrication process, and the opportunity to view the completed work in context.
This moment marks the culmination of months-long collaboration between the artist, Amy Kaslow Gallery and The Fitzgerald, resulting in a permanent work that brings together art, architecture, and placemaking in one of Washington’s most distinctive neighborhoods.
WHO: Richard Binder, Artist
Alphonso Westley II, General Manager, The Fitzgerald of Palisades
WHEN: Monday, October 20, 2025
WHERE: The Fitzgerald of Palisades
MEDIA Darby Vrba, Pierpont Communications
CONTACT: Pierpont Communications
This event is not open to the public, but media is cordially invited to attend. Interviews can be arranged upon request.