To Each Era Its Art. To Art, Its Freedom., created a dynamic field of vibrant red-colored geometric forms with natural juxtapositions that punctuated and accentuated Central Wharf Park. The work, which intentionally invited the public to sit, rest, and play on and among the sculptural shapes, explored publicness in a time of social and physical distancing and encouraged passers-by and visitors to decide for themselves the function and purpose of the installation. By offering ideas on new modes of construction and innovative placemaking possibilities, this project aimed to demonstrate ways art can shift centers of creative power into the public realm. Mexican artist Jose Dávila employed the artwork in responding to our times and to a uniquely arboreal space in Downtown Boston.
Header Photo by Dominic Chavez. Video by White Birch Media.