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Evelyn Rydz Connects through Hands for “Holding Water” in Nature Sanctuary Exhibit at deCordova Sculpture Park

June 3, 2026 · by · in Art, Artists, children, collaborative art projects, community, environmental education, environmental sculpture, Exhibits, glass, global warming, museums, Nature study, political issues, ponds, public art, Sculpture, steel, visual art, water, women artists · Leave a comment

Translucent hands represent the individuals who share their statements about water and connect them with the environment, including visitors to this sculpture above the reservoir. Quotes and resources here should help convey the process, purpose, and power of Evelyn Rydz’s sculpture in the Nature Sanctuary exhibit.

Bottle Trees Return to Brattle Street, Connecting Past and Present in Many Ways

January 25, 2026 · by · in African American History, Art, Artists, community, Contemporary Sculpture, design, glass, history, landmarks, Massachusetts history, memorials, political issues, public art, Sculpture, social justice, temporary art, trees, visual art, women artists · 3 Comments

Noting that this meaningful installation ends on February 28, I’m posting now without trying for photos that truly convey the beauty and significance of blue bottle trees! I’ll hope the photos, quotes, and links here will guide you to visit in person if possible or at least appreciate the art, history, goals, and collaborative work on the lawn of 159 Brattle Street.

Actively Change your Views of Artworks at deCordova Sculpture Park

January 31, 2024 · by · in architecture, Art, art and science study, Artists, bricks, Contemporary Sculpture, glass, history, interactive art, landmarks, Massachusetts history, Sculpture, steel sculpture, visual art, women artists, wood sculptures · Leave a comment

Seeing art from all sides is always a rewarding feature of deCordova Sculpture Park. These two recently installed artworks* offer revelations from such opportunities.  Here are photos from walk-arounds of both neighboring artworks with notes, quotes, and links that add perspective.  
*Huff and a Puff, Hugh Hayden; ^Temporal Shift, Alyson Shotz