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Follow Changes and Connections through Art Ramble 2023 “Geo-Metric” in Concord

September 23, 2023 · by · in animals in art, Art, art and science study, Artists, ceramics, clay sculpture, community, Contemporary Sculpture, environmental education, environmental sculpture, Exhibits, flowers, Installations, interactive art, mushrooms and fungi, plants, ponds, public art, Sculpture, temporary art, trees, visual art, water, Weather and seasons, women artists · 2 Comments

‘Art Ramble is an annual, temporary exhibition in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest in Concord, MA, a collaboration of The Umbrella Art Center and Concord’s Division of Natural Resources (CDNR).’ (quote from The UMBRELLA, Art Ramble 2023) September 1 – November 19, Curated by Stephanie Marlin-Curiel

Part 1: Rob Greene, Liz Helfer, Ellen Schön, Laurie Bogdan, Fran Sharp, Susan Arthur

Explore All Sides of Xinan Ran’s Collaborative Textile Sculptures Outside Harvard Museums of Science and Culture

September 13, 2023 · by · in Art, art education, Artists, children, collage, community, design, fabric art, families, Harvard University, Installations, kinetic sculpture, public art, quilts, Sculpture, social justice, temporary art, trees, women artists · 1 Comment

Lucky to live near these three colorful sculptures swaying beneath their trees, I hope to revisit many times and stand inside for their stunning views. Now that I’ve sensed their sustaining presence, I want to quickly spread the word to anyone who has the chance to visit or connect somehow. The quotes and links here should explain enough to draw you in.

Enjoy Additions to Art Scrim* by Muideen Ogunmola and Stephanie Vecellio on Acadamy Way, Zone 3

September 4, 2023 · by · in architecture, Art, Artists, banners, collabrative murals, community, design, fabric art, graphic design, Installations, mural process, Murals, public art, temporary art, visual art, women artists · Leave a comment

In August, I learned of two new displays of art on fabric along fences near the intersection of North Harvard Street and Western Avenue in Allston. The series by both artists extended my own awareness of how the semi-transparent quality of scrim textile can work with the metal fence patterns as well as the natural and constructed landscape. Until I revisit and learn more, here are my recent photos and quotes from informative links.
*”ART SCRIM is a temporary outdoor gallery program that highlights local artists by turning construction fencing around Barry’s Corner into a platform for sharing art. “

Many Painters Added to Murals for Summer Solstice Celebration 2023, Harvard Museums of Science and Culture

July 29, 2023 · by · in Art, Artists, celebrations, children, collaborative art projects, collabrative murals, community, design, families, interactive art, mural process, Murals, museums, painting, public art, visual art · Leave a comment

Among the many engaging activities for all ages at the Harvard Museums’ Summer Solstice Festival 2023 was one that invited everyone to add brilliant colors to murals designed for the occasion by artist Howie Green. My arrival and photo-taking began after the artwork had already developed through several hours of turn-taking by attentive participants with brushes and chosen paint colors.
Here are a few photos that should convey the way children and adults focused on their additions to the artwork. Several people are wearing flower crowns created in another inviting activity in the spirit of the solstice on that evening of perfect weather for the occasion.

Massiel Grullon’s Mural, “Knotical Waves” Relates to Lots of Art at Lot Lab in Charlestown

June 20, 2023 · by · in Art, Artists, Boston Public Art, collaborative art projects, collabrative murals, community, fabric art, flowers, history, interactive art, landmarks, Massachusetts history, Murals, National Park Service, parks, performance space, public art, Sculpture, visual art, water · Leave a comment

My photos from the opening of Lot Lab, June 7, focus on Massiel Grullon’s mural with informative quotes from NOW+THERE. This summer I should post sequels to focus on artworks for Lot Lab by Ghada Amer, and Sam Fields.

Follow Up on Bottle Trees in Cambridge

June 17, 2023 · by · in Art, art history, community, history, National Park Service, public art, Sculpture, social justice, temporary art, visual art · 1 Comment

Here are new photos and links since my post last summer (2022) about “Forgotten Souls of Tory Row.”

Explore Stories Behind Patricia Thaxton’s Monumental Mural in Harvard Square

March 22, 2023 · by · in Art, community, design, Exhibits, graphic design, Installations, mural process, Murals, public art, temporary art, visual art · Leave a comment

This post is my way to preserve elements of the valuable Gallery 344 exhibit (now ended) about Patricia Thaxton’s work for her monumental mural around the Harvard Square kiosk. The exhibit presented original collages as well as photos of the artist’s process. These, as well as text and visuals, helped me understand and appreciate how this complex, spirited mural came to be. Here are quotes, photos, and informative links.

Changing Art Joins Constant Sculpture in Brattle Square: Ann Norton’s “Gateway to Knowledge” Stands with Beings Created by Minimum Wage Art

March 6, 2023 · by · in animals in art, architecture, Art, bricks, collaborative art projects, commuity, community, humor, Installations, landmarks, Monumental sculpture, political issues, public art, Sculpture, street art, temporary art, visual art, women artists · 2 Comments

Tracking the relocations of “Skraelings” created by Minimum Wage Art (Bob Smith) led me to learn about Ann Norton’s long-standing brick monument in Brattle Square. Links and quotes offer background and perspective.

Newest Mystic River Mural Panels Feature Poem by Terry Carter and Actions by Green Roots

February 17, 2023 · by · in African American History, animals in art, Art, art and science study, art education, Artists, collaborative art projects, collabrative murals, community, environmental education, landmarks, mural process, Murals, painting, poetry, political issues, public art, visual art · 5 Comments

Panels from the summer Mystic River Mural Project are now installed on Mystic Avenue. Here are iPhone photos from my visit plus quotes with links to rewarding resources.

Meet “The Embrace” Sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas on Boston Common, January 2023

January 19, 2023 · by · in African American History, Art, Artists, Boston Public Art, bronze, community, families, interactive art, Massachusetts history, political issues, public art, Sculpture, social justice, steel, Videos · 3 Comments

On the cold rainy morning after the very crowded unveiling ceremony of January 13, 2023, I began to explore “The Embrace” on the Boston Common’s new ‘1965 Freedom Plaza.’ Here are a few photos, links, and quotes selected for this first in what could become a series of related posts in the years ahead. The focus of this post is the sculpture itself, with basic information about the Freedom Plaza and broader plans from Embrace Boston.

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