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Chris Frost Builds Two New Birdhouses for the Bikeway in Arlington before Taking Colony Down

October 17, 2020 · by · in animals in art, architecture, Arlington Public Art, Art, art and science study, Artists, audio guide, Bicycle Paths, bikepaths, bird houses, collaborative art projects, commuity, Contemporary Sculpture, design, families, humor, Installations, interactive art, landmarks, local birds, ponds, public art, Sculpture, technology, temporary art, visual art, wood sculptures · Leave a comment

After more than two years of winning devoted fans and welcoming many special guests, “Colony” created by Christopher and Basil Frost is due to depart before October ends. When I visited for an emotional last look, I was glad to find that two new birdhouses nearby were ready for first looks, both full of their own appeal and promise.

Colorful Characters Brighten Brine Tanks: Mural by Monique Aimee in Cambridge

September 17, 2020 · by · in animals in art, architecture, Art, Artists, calligraphy, collaborative art projects, commuity, design, drawing, graphic design, historical murals, history, humor, illustration, interactive art, local birds, Massachusetts history, mural process, Murals, painting, parks, political issues, sketching and drawing, sports, technology, Videos, visual art, women artists · 8 Comments

Selected and funded by Percent-for-Art program in Cambridge, Monique Aimee proposed, planned, and painted her mural on all sides of the four tall brine tanks along the lot for Saint Peter’s Field. She began near the end of June and finished near the end of August. My photos here come from a few visits there throughout the summer. The links should take you to videos and exciting photos of the work in progress on Monique Aimee’s Instagram site: https://www.instagram.com/moniqueaimee/ The quotes here should give background that lets you visit in person or online.

Mystic River Mural Panels from Last Summer Make Powerful Connections

July 22, 2020 · by · in animals in art, Art, art and science study, art education, art history, collaborative art projects, collabrative murals, commuity, design, drawing, environmental education, flowers, landmarks, local birds, mural process, Murals, mushrooms and fungi, painting, photo portraits, photography, portraits, public art, schools, sketching and drawing, social justice, visual art · 6 Comments

Photos, quotes, and links related to the Mystic River Mural Project focus on the most recent additions, affirming the project’s persistent powers.

Randal Thurston’s Birds and Butterflies Guide Our Ways through Yerxa Road Underpass in Cambridge

June 19, 2020 · by · in animals in art, architecture, Art, art and science study, Artists, bikepaths, ceramic tiles, children, commuity, design, history, landmarks, landscape architecture, local birds, masks, Massachusetts history, mural process, public art, public art tours, Sculpture, visual art · 1 Comment

Maybe best to show some of what I have seen lately along this pertinent passageway without trying to explain why I didn’t post earlier. I hope the links and quotes will give you ways to appreciate the efforts and effects of this public art project completed in 2006.

Birds Led to Absorbing Art on the Bikeway in Arlington

February 6, 2020 · by · in animals in art, Arlington Public Art, Art, Artists, bird houses, calligraphy, children, commuity, design, drawing, environmental education, families, granite sculpture, graphic design, Installations, interactive art, local birds, Minuteman Bikeway, Nature study, painting, public art, Sculpture, temporary art, Uncategorized, visual art, women artists · 3 Comments

A sudden flurry of bird activity in my yard this past weekend got me out on the mild Monday, February 3, to revisit three artworks in easy walking distance from each other: Extraordinary Ordinary Birds, “Colony,” and “Penny the Swan.” All three added to my appreciations of birds and art.

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