I have always loved street art. Its subversive nature, unfiltered messages and unsanctioned appearance appeal to me on a very basic level that makes me appreciate the ingenuity and persistence of the “artists” who take the time to share their graffitti, stencils, stickers or tags in a uniquely powerful art form. While similarly powerful, Public…
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Exploring our Connection to the Environment Through “Purple” at the ICA Watershed
One of my favourite things about art is its ability to transcend demographics and open up dialogue about a range of issues. In this day and age few topics are more polarizing than climate change and the challenge we face as we try to understand our growing impact on the environment, and the impact our…
“Augument,” Finding Joy at the Cyclorama
There is something pleasantly disquieting about Nick Cave’s “Augment,” which is now on view at the Cyclorama in Boston’s South End. It is colorful, enormous, jarring, and surreal, and in a way it almost looks like something you would expect to see in the Upside-Down. The lawn ornaments which have been sewn together into five…
Female in Rock: Engaging Males, Embracing Allies
*Guest post by Anna Rae ©2017. *Illustration by Kip Lyall Not long ago I was on a walk with a friend of mine who is a male musician. I was railing about the fact that young females are forced to think about adorning their bodies and pandering for male attention, while young males are…
Interview with an Artist: Tracy Levesque, A.k.a., “The Birch Lady.”
Life as an artist is never easy and “making it” is even more of a challenge. Join me as I sit down with Tracy Levesque, also known as “the Birch Lady” and discuss some of the ins and outs of making your way in the art world. As my first attempt at this by no means…
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Ultimate Immersive Art Experience at Illuminus Boston
If the past summer has proven anything it’s that when art and science are brought together amazing things will happen. It was hard to know what to expect heading over towards Fenway Park around 7pm on October 10th. I knew that there would be light based installations but that was pretty much it. Turning onto…
