Illustrating New York City's Subway Stations

The speaker discusses their long-term project of documenting New York City's subway stations, inspired by their father's stories. Initially intended as a short article, the project expanded into a comprehensive documentation effort, capturing the artistic elements of the stations. The speaker has completed four volumes and aims to document all stations by 2040. The project is driven by a desire to preserve history and credit the creators. Despite the lengthy timeline, the speaker remains committed, viewing the work as a life purpose and identity.

What year did the person start the project in earnest?

What is the estimated completion year for the project?