Photos, Quotes, Links and Notes for the First Month of the Tenth Mural on the Air-intake Building, Dewey Square, Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston

“If you’re walking through Dewey Square next week, you may notice crews near the mural wall. They’re there to paint our new Dewey Square mural, “your spirit whispering in my ear” by Jeffrey Gibson! The painting of the mural is always a wonderful communal experience where people come to watch a new piece of art come to life, so feel free to pull up a chair and watch the process.” (quote from Greenway Public Art early Sept, 2024)

“Jeffrey Gibson Commissioned as Muralist for Next Rose Kennedy Greenway Dewey Square Mural In partnership with MASS MoCA, this will be the first mural in Dewey Square by an Indigenous artist” (quote from Press Release, Greenway, Jeffrey Gibson)

 “Gibson, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent, is celebrated globally for his work which marries Native American imagery with contemporary art and culture.” (quote from Press Release, Greenway, Jeffrey Gibson)

“Beaded Mask #1: This beaded figure ….. incorporates traditional and global materials including beads made of plastic, glass, turquoise, and crystal, along with metal sequins. Beaded Mask #2: This beaded figure …..incorporates glass beads and druzy crystal.” ( quote from The Greenway,Jeffrey Gibson, Mural elements)

“”I often say the phrase “SAY A PRAYER” casually when I am about to do something that matters to me. It is a simple way to call upon good energy and protection from those who have come before me. “”( quote from The Greenway Jeffrey Gibson Artist Statement )

“‘Your spirit whispering in my ear’ are words that I wrote earlier this year as I thought about the challenges that my ancestors, and others, have endured during their lifetimes and how they met those difficulties with faith, courage and strength.”‘” ( quote from The Greenway Jeffrey Gibson Artist Statement )

“Gibson’s installation is the tenth in a rotating series of murals on the 76’x70’ Dewey Square canvas, an award-winning focal point in the Conservancy’s Public Art Program.” (quote from Press Release, Greenway, Jeffrey Gibson)

Key Reources: Rose Kennedy Greenway Jeffrey Gibson Commission ; The Greenway: Jeffrey Gibson: your spirit whispering in my ear, coming September 2024