Tag Archives: Persistence

Join in June Tribute to “Persistence” in Arlington through Photos from a Week of Changes

June 27, 2022 · by · in Arlington Public Art, Art, art and science study, Artists, bikepaths, commuity, crafts, environmental sculpture, Minuteman Bikeway, music, political issues, public art, Sculpture, social justice, temporary art, trees, visual art, women artists · Leave a comment

In early June I saw the following notice in Arts Arlington: “OWN A PIECE OF PUBLIC ART HISTORY! ‘Persistence’ Exhibit & Sale at Arlington Porchfest Join us during Porchfest (June 18, 1 to 4 pm) to get a close look at Michelle Lougee’s whimsical creations for the Minuteman Bikeway during an exhibition and sale of the sculptural pieces that make up PERSISTENCE. “( quote from Arts Arlington newsletter June 2022) The notice inspired my photo spree 1) along the bikeway while the sculptures were still up, 2) in the outdoor exhibit where they were finally touchable, 3) among the bikeway trees persisting after their departure. This post is my journal from each of the three phases, with photos, notes, quotes, and promising links.

Arlington’s Artist-in-Residence Michelle Lougee Highlights the Existence of Persistence on the Bikeway

December 10, 2020 · by · in animals in art, Arlington Public Art, Art, Artists, Bicycle Paths, bikepaths, children, commuity, Contemporary Sculpture, crafts, environmental education, environmental sculpture, Installations, Minuteman Bikeway, political issues, public art, Sculpture, temporary art, trees, visual art, women artists · 2 Comments

Many hands and minds created each of nearly forty unique forms installed among the trees two months ago to survive four seasons of New England weather. Their shapes and textures have become more distinct since October’s shade from autumn leaves has gone. Like others who use the bikeway, I’ll watch for ways the art will change with wind, snow, sleet and sunlight. And I’ll keep thinking of the meanings of “persistence.” Meanwhile, here are quotes, links, and images that should reveal the resourcefulness, resilience, and reasoning that have carefully kept this prescient project going.