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Murals by Sophy Tuttle, Solei, and Ann Lewis Highlight Pumphouses on the Charles River Esplanade

January 19, 2021 · by · in animals in art, architecture, Art, Artists, calligraphy, collabrative murals, commuity, design, environmental education, flowers, graphic design, Installations, landmarks, local birds, Massachusetts history, mural process, Murals, Nature study, painting, parks, political issues, public art, temporary art, visual art, women artists · Leave a comment

More than a year ago, three artists adorned all sides and surfaces of three different pumphouses on the Esplanade. I had meant to connect and celebrate these accomplishments at that time. Now at the start of a new year, I can do that with additional appreciation of their presence. Though pumphouses along the Charles River have always been essential in regulating water drainage, their cement block structures were neglected and defaced until funds from the Esplanade Association allowed artists to transform their appearances in 2019.

Two Murals and Their Makers: “See Her” by Ann Lewis and “Patterned Behavior” by Silvia López Chavez

September 11, 2017 · by · in architecture, Art, Artists, Boston events, commuity, design, Murals, painting, photo portraits, public art, Women's history · 2 Comments

As new murals emerged in Boston this summer,  I tried to track two through different stages of development. Both reminded me that mural artists must envision on a grand scale while also dealing with daily details and constant complexities. Many minds, hands, and hearts helped both murals come into being. One source common to both was the force of the non-profit organization Now and There headed by Kate Gilbert featuring the Year of the Woman in public art. I have referenced and quoted from their wonderful website at several points in this post.