The Neo-Acid Share Station is a site-specific public art installation created by Haiiileen in partnership with Miami Community Fridge and Buddy System MIA. Designed as a sculptural, light-coated refrigerator, the work blends humanitarian action with Haiiileen’s neo-acid aesthetic — transforming a functional community fridge into an illuminated portal of color, generosity, and shared resources. The project activates Miami’s network of mutual-aid fridges, blending synesthetic art with food justice efforts and turning a simple household appliance into a statement of care, visibility, and community love.

Title:Haiiileen x Miami Community Fridge — Neo-Acid Share Station (2021)
Artist: Haiiileen
Medium: Custom sculptural refrigerator, reflective film, neo-acid pigment, LED lighting, mixed media installation
Year:2021
Dimensions:Standard upright refrigerator encased in custom sculptural shell (approx. 6–7 ft tall)
Edition:One-of-one — public functional installation
Exhibition / Location:Miami Community Fridge (Buddy System MIA) — Miami, FL

Description

This site-specific refrigerator was redesigned into a glowing neo-acid monolith, wrapped in sculptural reflective materials and lit from within. The interior stored fresh produce, dairy, and essential groceries donated by the community. The exterior became a futuristic vessel — refracting reds, greens, and golds in honor of Buchanan’s partnership and the mission to bring visibility to mutual-aid efforts in Miami.
As the fridge opened, the warm red interior glowed like a heart, reinforcing the message: care is a shared resource.

“when we build for each other, we build light.”

Conceptual Framework

food justice as a form of public art
mutual aid elevated through synesthetic design
refrigerators as sculptures of care
reflective surfaces mirroring collective responsibility
light as signal, warmth, invitation
color used to transform an everyday object into a symbol of community abundance

Installation Components

custom-built sculptural shell around the refrigerator
reflective neo-acid rainbow film and metallic panels
interior red light activation
Buchanan’s green-gold palette integrated into the lighting
community-stocked produce + essentials
public-facing SHARE signage
documentation series of the installation in use

Artist Reflection

This piece pushed me into a space where art meets survival. I wanted to give Miami something functional, something beautiful, something that said you are cared for.
The fridge became more than an object — it became a heartbeat for the neighborhood. Every apple, every gallon of milk, every donation lit the interior with a new vibrational frequency.