In honor of the 12 years of leadership by John Westerfield, the former CEO of Mitsui Fudosan America (MFA), a commemorative artwork was commissioned and created by artist and creative pioneer Rah Crawford. The artwork, named Vertical Legacy, features over 50 building assets managed during Westerfield’s tenure with MFA. 

Using delicate seasonal colors, the artist has created a constructive skyline that resembles an architect’s drafting table. The West coast high-rises are prominent, drawing the eye above the palm trees, sailing yacht, and wandering locals below. The terrain and environment subtly change moving towards the east, with silhouettes of white oak and maple trees reaching up towards iconic building names such as 55 Hudson Yards and 1251 Avenue of the Americas. 

The creation honors Westerfield’s 12 years of leadership with visual sophistication and creative flare, making it a fitting tribute. Rah Crawford has transformed a collection of property asset names into a cohesive showpiece that carries sentiment by reimagining John Westerfield’s legacy as a work of art. 

About Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. (MFA)

Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. (MFA) is the US subsidiary of Japan’s largest real estate company, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., a publicly-traded company with approximately $66 billion of assets. MFA is responsible for Mitsui Fudosan’s real estate investment and development activities in North America, and is headquartered in New York, with branch offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. 

About John Westerfield

John Westerfield joined MFA as a Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors in 2011 and was appointed CEO in 2015. Under his leadership, MFA has become a far more significant component of it’s parent company Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.’s (8801.TYO) operations, generating approximately 20% of the company’s global operating income in 2022. 

About Rah Crawford

ABC News reported that Rah Crawford “entered the scene and helped to change the face of contemporary art”. The New York Times has described Rah’s work as “buoyant” “optimistic” and “exuberant”.  The artist’s new creative period explores art as utility, with a focus on architectural collaborations and commissions. His recent projects include commissions from ODA New York, Brandywine Realty Trust, and Mitsui Fudosan America. 

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