To the Editor:

The Princeton Paper Crane Project was the brainchild of Heidi Moon from Miya Table and Home. It is a community art project created at the community room at the Arts Council of Princeton. Its purpose is two-fold: to call attention to all those in New Jersey who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus, and to acknowledge Black Lives Matter in a very visual manner.

Heidi and family have orchestrated a very moving multifaceted display of the paper cranes which were created by many in Princeton and elsewhere. There are quite a number of different installations of cranes hanging from the ceiling, laying on the floor, in plexiglass cases, placed on the steps of the stairs leading to the second floor. All are equally creative. All, nearly 20,000, are testimony to the caring people of Princeton demonstrating their support for the larger community we live in.

Hopefully this Crane Project represents more than a moment in time, but represents the visible and ongoing support of people and families and of the Black community that all deserve this recognition and obvious outpouring of compassion and caring found in our town.

I am happy and proud to have played a part, albeit a small part, in helping to launch this effort.  It is available to be seen at the Arts Council, respecting social distancing.  I encourage all to visit.  Experience a moment of solemnity in the quiet strength one feels in the solitude of this silent paper aviary.

Ross Wishnick
Edgerstoune Road