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“TOUCHING THE PORTAL” Mural by SILVIA LÓPEZ CHAVEZ Extends Her “Chromatic Portals” at deCordova

October 20, 2026 · by · in architecture, Art, Artists, children, Contemporary Sculpture, design, drawing, environmental education, environmental sculpture, Exhibits, fabric art, Installations, interactive art, mural process, Murals, museums, mushrooms and fungi, Nature study, painting, parks, plants, public art, Sculpture, Sculpture Parks, steel, temporary art, Videos, visual art, water, women artists · 1 Comment

Silvia López Chavez’s Brilliant Mural in the Museum is a Rich Resource for Her Fluent Artwork in the Park! This post matches a few photos of the recently completed mural with excerpts from wall signage, as one way to connect this important indoor resource with the temporary (through May, 2027) installation outdoors.

Explore “Chromatic Portals” by Silvia López Chavez at deCordova Sculpture Park

October 19, 2026 · by · in Art, Artists, children, design, environmental sculpture, fabric art, families, graphic design, Installations, interactive art, photography, public art, Sculpture, Sculpture Parks, steel, temporary art, visual art, water, Weather and seasons, women artists · Leave a comment

Delighted by the presence of this inviting installation in July, I planned to follow how the art reflects, absorbs, and responds to changing lights, colors, weather and other conditions of each season. The belated first post here offers quotes, notes, and resources to explain what’s happening in my photos from mid-October and to anticipate what might happen in future months. Excited to explore those experiences in sequel posts, I’m sharing now.

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.

Structure Guides Discoveries in Alicja Kwade’s Art at Castle Hill and MIT

December 15, 2019 · by · in architecture, Art, Artists, augmented reality, children, conceptual art, Contemporary Sculpture, design, environmental sculpture, Exhibits, humor, Installations, interactive art, kinetic sculpture, Monumental sculpture, museums, public art, Sculpture, technology, temporary art, visual art, women artists · 1 Comment

I visited Alicja Kwade’s TunnelTeller at Castle Hill in Ipswich in mid-November and hope to do so a few more times before it goes on April Fools’ Day! This post shows my photos of Kwade’s impressive work , including outdoor art at MIT. It provides links to more persuasive photos and information. I’m posting now so local friends and colleagues can plan to go before Kwade’s art has gone.

Madeleine Lord’s Sculptures Inspire Action in Boston and Beyond

November 25, 2019 · by · in animals in art, Art, Artists, Boston Public Art, commuity, Contemporary Sculpture, drawing, Exhibits, gardens, humor, Installations, interactive art, landscape architecture, Monumental sculpture, public art, scrap-metal sculpture, Sculpture, studios, temporary art, visual art, women artists · 4 Comments

Four of Madeleine Lord’s scrap-metal sculptures have enlivened the lawn of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for at least four years now. Through those years I have wanted to post about them but hoped to take better photos and learn more about the artist first. Earlier in November I got to see more of her art in the New England Sculptors Association exhibition Spirit of Place at Castle Hill.  I still need to take good photos, but I can link you to strong ones on the artist’s website and two other sites listed below. Those sites also offer fascinating information about Madeleine Lord’s art and process, such as her statement here.