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Artists Resa Blatman and Christopher Frost Keep Up our Connections with Birds on the Bike Path

June 9, 2021 · by · in animals in art, architecture, Arlington Public Art, Art, Bicycle Paths, bikepaths, bird houses, birds, children, collaborative art projects, commuity, environmental education, families, graphic design, interactive art, local birds, Minuteman Bikeway, Nature study, political issues, public art, Sculpture, temporary art, trees, visual art, women artists, wood sculptures, woodworking · Leave a comment

To follow up on earlier posts, here are views from recent rides ( June 2021) on the bike path through Arlington and Somerville, plus links to rich resources about both artists and community arts organizations.

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.

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.

Neighbors, Nature and Time Play Great Parts in Art by Christopher Frost: Colony and Much More

November 26, 2018 · by · in animals in art, architecture, Arlington Public Art, Art, bikepaths, commuity, Contemporary Sculpture, design, environmental sculpture, history, humor, Installations, interactive art, Minuteman Bikeway, ponds, public art, Sculpture, Sculpture Parks, temporary art, visual art · 1 Comment

After two visits in the past month, I hope to make many more in the three seasons ahead before Colony leaves its maple tree on the Minuteman Bikeway. The photos in this post are mine but the links below will lead to more varied and vivid ones, including the installation process. The quotes below also give background about Christopher Frost and will suggest why I have seized the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for his spirited splendid sculpture!

Temporary Artworks by Adria Arch and Frank Vasello Connect Trees and People

November 1, 2017 · by · in Arlington Public Art, Art, Artists, artists' presentations, celebrations, commuity, design, environmental sculpture, galleries, Installations, Minuteman Bikeway, parks, public art, Sculpture, temporary art, trees · 7 Comments

If trees along the Minuteman Bikeway could talk, what would they say about the two most recent Arlington Public Art installations? I think they would say thank you for the respectful attention they’ve been given by artists Adria Arch (“Ripple”) and  Frank Vasello (“Current”). As a person passing along the Bikeway, I truly thank both artists for engaging me with the enduring structures and distinct qualities among trees. At the same time, I relish the marvelous patterns created by human hands and minds. I want to look longer, return often, and urge others to visit these artworks too.