Final 2016 Configuration of the Abstract Sculpture at Armenian Heritage Park
The Abstract Sculpture, the split dodecahedron public art at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway, was reconfigured this week for the 2016 season. Made out of steel and aluminum, the Abstract Sculpture changes form each year. A lower height example of the 24 possible configurations, the 2016 sculpture has kissing halves and extends over a wide base. The 2016 configuration is the fifth since the park was dedicated in May 2012. (See past configurations here.)
The Abstract Sculpture is symbolic of all who were pulled away from their country of origin as reflected in the pieces of the split dodecahedron pulled apart, yet always touching. See more about the park at www.armenianheritagepark.org.
*Please note the images in this post were taken during and immediately after the reconfiguration construction. The sculpture will be buffed and shined to remove the reconfiguration scuff marks on the sides. The reflecting pool water will be turned on next week with the fountain in the center of the park.
The below series of images show the configuration from start to finish (above). Photos by Matt Conti.
Disassembling the 2015 configuration, piece by pieceBringing down the big hookWorkers use straps to secure pieces to be moved by craneOnlookers come out for the annual reconfigurationVertical look at the tall crane used to reconfigure the sculpturePiece by piece, a new shape emergesTwo halves are separated, typically symbolic of the sculpture’s meaningWith Boston’s skyline as a backdrop, the Abstract Sculpture sections are moved.Black exterior panels are fitted individuallyLooking toward Quincy Market, the Abstract Sculpture is reconfigured for the 2016 seasonWorkers balance the pieces in preparation for placementSecuring the pieces of the split dodecahedron.Momentary glance through the beamsDown the block from the Custom House tower, a crane lifts the sculpture piecesWorkers start to secure the black exterior panelsSupports hold the pieces into the sculpture’s foundationEach piece is tightened by handA crane places the final piece.Starting to take shapePlacing the upper piecesTriangular side panel flies through the airPlacing the top panelsPutting the black exterior panels in placeKissing pieces are representative of the sculpture’s configurationHead of the reconfiguration team and Donald TallalianNewly configured 2016 Abstract Sculpture with the Custom House in the background2016 Abstract Sculpture looking from the labyrinthArmenian Heritage Park with the 2016 Abstract Sculpture and Boston SkylineFrom the rear, 2016 Abstract SculptureSpring flowers are just starting to bud as looking toward the 2016 Abstract SculptureCustom House Tower rises behind the 2016 configuration of the Abstract Sculpture
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One Reply to “Photo Gallery: Abstract Sculpture Reconfigured at Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway”
billboard scandal obviously timed for the Dodecahedron reconfiguration and the Armenian President’s first visit to boston.
billboard scandal obviously timed for the Dodecahedron reconfiguration and the Armenian President’s first visit to boston.