I ought to

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    With the help of Metalab's architecture and project management services, artist Matthew Geller was able to realize "I ought to," which is sited on a public sidewalk in New York, NY. The installation is comprised of three circular stools arranged underneath a canopy of corten steel and colored glass. This concave canopy has a 24 inch oculus that allows water to drain on rainy days, becoming a passive water feature. Between the discs of colored glass, small steel medallions and linear braids decorate the canopy. This makes clear the installation's resemblance to a manhole cover, though in this case a manhole cover that has been enlarged to create a space for respite, providing shade from the sun or shelter from the rain.