Artist thrives by building models of popular Brooklyn restaurants, stores
A longtime Brooklyn resident is creating art inspired by popular neighborhood storefronts.
Jack Giambanco has been making models of popular Brooklyn restaurants and food businesses, such as Brennan and Carr, 3432 Nostrand Ave., and A&S Fine Foods Meat Market, aka A&S Pork Store, 361 Avenue X, out of earth-friendly plastic derived from corn, using computer-aided design.
Giambanco, who grew up in Carroll Gardens in the late 1970s, came up with the idea during the pandemic when he saw many local beloved businesses shut down or struggle to remain open.