Photographer Raising Funds for Public Art Installation at Riverhead River and Roots Community Garden

RIVERHEAD, NY - When a community works together, amazing things can happen. Even a magical garden in the heart of downtown Riverhead.

So says photographer Jeffiner Intravia, who has been chosen by the East End Arts Council to participate in JumpstART 2016.

Intravia is raising funds to create a public art installation inside the River and Roots Community Garden on West Main Street in Riverhead.

To that end, Intravia has kicked off a GoFundMe campaign"There Is No App for This," that has so far raised $785 of its $1,500 goal.

"This piece will be a mural showcasing my nature photography printed on aluminum hexagons, creating a large honeycomb. A short film of my images, set to music will accompany this piece. Both the film and mural will explore the decline of the bee community, as well as our dwindling relationships with nature in the age of technology," she wrote.

The piece, named "There Is No App For This", will "highlight the extraordinary things communities are capable of accomplishing when working together, as seen in the community garden itself," she wrote.

The project and opportunity means a tremendous amount to Intravia, who has lived in Riverhead for eight years and been a member of the community garden since it was created six years ago.

"The community garden, to me, is a magical place. It fills me with great joy every time I step foot inside. My photography highlights the incredible beauty Mother Nature gives us. To bring my art into my beloved community garden is an honor and I appreciate any donation to make this this happen. This is my gift, from my heart and soul, to Riverhead and to the River and Roots Community Garden," Intravia wrote.

To donate, clickhere.