Category Boston Public Art

Walks through Kip Tiernan Memorial on Dartmouth Street become Memorable

December 25, 2019 · by · in architecture, Art, Artists, Boston events, Boston Public Art, collaborative art projects, commuity, Contemporary Sculpture, design, graphic design, history, interactive art, literature, memorial, Monumental sculpture, political issues, public art, Sculpture, social justice, visual art, women artists, Women's history · 1 Comment

Since The Kip Tiernan Memorial near Old South Church in Copley Square was dedicated in early October 2018, I have walked through and also paused there several times. My photos in different seasons suggest how the sheltering structure subtly directs our flow and where we stop to read Kip Tiernan’s words. I feel that the design and details function as intended, to enhance memories and convey an overarching mission.

Madeleine Lord’s Sculptures Inspire Action in Boston and Beyond

November 25, 2019 · by · in animals in art, Art, Artists, Boston Public Art, commuity, Contemporary Sculpture, drawing, Exhibits, gardens, humor, Installations, interactive art, landscape architecture, Monumental sculpture, public art, scrap-metal sculpture, Sculpture, studios, temporary art, visual art, women artists · 4 Comments

Four of Madeleine Lord’s scrap-metal sculptures have enlivened the lawn of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for at least four years now. Through those years I have wanted to post about them but hoped to take better photos and learn more about the artist first. Earlier in November I got to see more of her art in the New England Sculptors Association exhibition Spirit of Place at Castle Hill.  I still need to take good photos, but I can link you to strong ones on the artist’s website and two other sites listed below. Those sites also offer fascinating information about Madeleine Lord’s art and process, such as her statement here.

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