This post identifies the thirteen artworks in Urban Symphony, the 27^th annual by Studios Without Walls. But it looks a bit more closely at four. With hopes to do sequel posts that focus on a few more each time, my main goal now is to connect you with the resources that get you to this exhilarating exhibit, at least online, well before it ends September 7, 2026!

L-R: Gail Bos & Pam Gonsalves “Sounds of the Ancients”; Janet Kawada: “Sounds of Access/Keys of Life”; Bette Ann Libby: “Melodic Resonance Intervals”

-R“Studios Without Walls is a Brookline-based collaborative group of sculptors and conceptual artists who produce exhibitions of art in outdoor and public settings. We emphasize our community ties in both our exhibitions and programs of educational outreach. Our purpose is to expand and educate audiences to appreciate, participate in, and become enriched by site-responsive sculpture, installation, and conceptual art.” (quote from About Studios Without Walls)

L-R: Phoebe Godfrey: “Spirits and Sounds of the Sea”; Barbara Fletcher: Symphony On a Half Shell”; Silvina Mizrahi “Moonlit Symphony of Our Shared Humanity”

L-R: Ania Gilmore “Crimson Current”; Wen-Hao Tien: “Flight Lessons”; Cassie Doyon: “Puzzle”

Gerald M. (Jerry) Tuckman, “Symphony: Remembrance:”

“Coming across a beautiful gold cast iron upright piano inside it felt like it should be surrounded by other instruments to create an urban symphony. As it came together I decided to dedicate it to a ninety-plus year old friend who had written his one and only symphony on his synthesizer.” ( quote from artist’s statement about “Symphony: Remembrance”)

Julie Nussbaum:”Tintinnabulation, Ring The Bells:”

“I love to explore the cultures and symbols of our diverse community. I have a particular interest in neurodiversity and self-expression. The synergy of sound, vision and clarity of mind is also tantalizing. Bells ring out around the world. They call people to come together for secular and religious occasions. When we celebrate a personal accomplishment, we talk about ringing the bell, both literally and figuratively. We would like people to join us in ringing these bells to celebrate obstacles they have overcome.” (quote from artist’s statement for Tintinabulation)

Ken Reker: “ALL STYLE NO SUBSTANCE:”

“ALL STYLE NO SUBSTANCE is a series of public sculptures that explore the ‘nature’ of art and posits the question ‘what is art’.” (quote from artist’s statement about All Style and No Substance )

Racel Shatil: “Skyline Falling:”

“The ethos of progress, quality of life, longevity and freedom for all manifests itself in the modern invention of life up in the sky. The skyline of American cities is an iconic image of modern civilization in its greatness. However, nowadays the idea of progress and freedom for all is under attack, the pillars of the American dream are crumbling. The image of falling skyline attempts to capture the grandeur of this ethos and at the same time the anxiety and absurdity of our present. “ (quote from artist’s statement about “Skyline Falling”)

Each visit to collaborative exhibits by Studios Without Walls artists is a reminder of how wonderfully artworks can interact with changing sky, trees, ground, sound, water, weather, animals, and people. Instead of gallery walls, Riverway Park provides a significant setting that shapes our experiences of the art. Though there must be many challenges for artists in planning, installing, sustaining, and explaining these exhibits, visitors can take in the many rewards!

KEY RESOURCES

Studios Without Walls website: https://www.studioswithoutwalls.org Includes maps (for Riverway Park location and for sculptures in Urban Symphony exhibit), artists’ statements for each artwork, current press, plus links to Treasure Hunt and other printouts available on location.

Gerald M (Jerry) Tuckman, NESA site: https://nesculptors.org/artist_page/gerald-m-jerry-tuckman/

Ken Reker website: https://www.kenreker.com/

Julie Nussbaum website: https://juliwolf.wixsite.com/jlnsculpture/outdoor-installations

Rachel Satil website:  https://rachelshatilart.com/

Links for other artists should be in sequel posts about Urban Symphony!