Zena Verda Pesta

These rambunctious neighborhood kids during a heat wave on a summer day were the inspiration for the fire hydrant extension. One of my favorite things about living in Brooklyn is the gathering around the fire hydrant to stay cool.

Supplies were investigated and gathered from hardware stores and summer clearance.

I decided to use a low-fi way of crafting to celebrate the ideas of play and fun this design embodies.

The extension has a magnetic attachment which holds to the cast iron of the fire hydrant. Most fire hydrant water isn’t potable so the magnets have a dual purpose of filtering the water. One can easily fill up a bottle to stay hydrated on those hot summer days.

Play can be diverted to the side walk, helping children stay safe from traffic.

Different nozzles on the hoses create different jets and streams of water.

Everyone enjoys cooling off!

Howdy Everyone!

Currently I reside in Do or Die Bedstuy in a princess room with a cat named Judy! I was raised in southern Kentucky twirling baton for 13 yrs and collecting porcelain dolls. My undergraduate degree is in Ceramics and if you stop by my place for some treats and eats you will notice a eclectic collection of table ware from all ova!

I have a love for cycling as transportation and roller dancing on Wednesday evenings at Crazy Legs Skate Club. For the past 4 years I taught and ran the Ceramic Department at The Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. During my tenure I indulged in education classes learning a good deal about the history of the New York Public educational system. I wish to use this knowledge and much more gained to work toward a goal of community and educational development through design.

Brighter than a lucky penny!