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Enjoy and Recognize the Art of Painting a Utility Box, Thanks to Anne Katzeff!
My recent photos (August 2024) of Anne Katzeff’s beautifully painted utility (aka transformer) box in Belmont combine with quotes from her chronicle of creating it during several weeks in the summer of 2021. The story Transforming Belmont: Art on the Corner on her ASK Design Blog is a very valuable resource for everyone interested in […]
Delight in “This is Art” from Studios Without Walls in Riverway Park, Brookline
Delighted to finally visit this annual outdoor exhibit, I hope that it will return each spring for another 25 years at least! Next year I vow to visit as soon as it starts and to revisit several times before it ends. Here are some quickly selected photos along with quotes and links about the art, artists, ideas, interactions, and attractions in “This is ART.”
Creative Actions Add Valued Shade for Summer Days in Cambridge
Mid-August weather urged me to share what I have seen and learned so far about Shade is Social Justice structures in Cambridge. Here is a quick post with photos, quotes, and links to explore before a promised sequel post with something more.
StoryWalks Playfully Reflect Their Settings
This post is a quick follow-up to STORYWALKS DISPLAY BOOK ARTS IN PARKS WORLDWIDE, INCLUDING CAMBRIDGE with two examples of the eight StoryWalks in Cambridge listed for this summer, 2024. Placement of book pages at children’s eye levels along fences around playgrounds helps relate their outdoor play to themes of selected books.
STORYWALKS Display Book Arts in Parks Worldwide, including Cambridge
In recent summers I’d been captivated by spreads of whole picturebooks along fences in Cambridge parks. I’ve appreciated these broadened views of related illustrations and book design, as well as the opportunity for everybody to follow stories as they move throughout a park.
This post shares examples from my city, plus some background information that made me aware of StoryWalks around the world.
Actively Enjoy Public Art by Ponnapa Prakkamakul*, Part 2: Year of the Dragon, 2024, on the Greenway in Boston
This second part of two related posts shares photos, quotes, and links about the artwork in Chin Park.
“Keeping joy and play at the center of her work, the artist invites viewers to engage with the installation in multiple ways: you can walk up the sculpture as if riding on the dragon, explore neighborhood surroundings through a rainbow-colored kaleidoscope feature, or play with the built-in hand drum.” (quote from Rose Kennedy Greenway, Year of the Dragon, Ponnapa Prakkamakul )
Actively Enjoy Public Art by ponnapa prakkamakul,* Part 1: “You. Me. A Place to Be.” Mural and Rainbow Hopscotch Game in Allston
Here is one of two related posts with photos, quotes and links to share exciting public art created by ponnapa prakkamakul* with active community participation!
You. Me. A Place to Be. outside the Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston, until March 2025
The Lexington Women’s Monument by Meredith Bergmann Brings Together and Celebrates Many, Many Inspiring Stories
My first and only visit to the monument so far was for the artist’s enlightening talk on Dedication Day, May 18. I plan to return often, eager to absorb everything sculptor Meredith Bergmann’s amazing artwork offers. Meanwhile here are quotes, resources and a few photos to guide your own visit, online or in person.
Explore Winchester Riverwalk Exhibit: Sculpture and Augmented Reality through October 2024
One Visit Revealed at Least Twenty More Great Reasons to Return!
This post is focused on the four “anchors” of the exhibit: sculptures by R. Douglas Rice, David Adilman, Chris Plaisted, and John BonSignore. Links to each artist’s website are listed under KEY RESOURCES.
Soon I hope to focus on the thirteen listed Augmented Reality sites plus several other enticing sidelights* of Winchester Riverwalk. * plants, animals, water structures, photo cubes, art tiles
Uplifting Updates about Hayward Zwerling’s Interactive Artworks: Giraffes and Elephant on Bike Path
George the Giraffe, Big Poppy, and Elly the Elephant still grace the Somerville Community Path on both sides of the Cedar Street intersection. More than five years have passed since they first mysteriously appeared.All three bright sturdy animal characters continue to turn delighted heads of people passing, in familiar greeting or surprise! Bikers, walkers, runners, and school groups still stop by to set them in motion, with a reliable, satisfying sense of effort. Now finally I feel free to confirm that Hayward Zwerling created them! A recent Globe article, April 2024, by Spencer Buell reveals their stories, with great supporting photos.My main goal here is to enthusiastically share links to the Globe article* and to valuable related resources ( videos, context) on Hayward Zwerling’s website.
Art Outdoors 