Frozen in Life

<h3 class="has-text-align-center">Frozen in Life&nbsp;is a three-day open-air sculpture gallery at Fiedler Field on the Charles River Esplanade. </h3>



Commissioned by the <a href="http://www.esplanade.org/frozen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Esplanade Association</a>



Visitors to this outdoor gallery will experience the breadth and beauty of the Esplanade’s plant species through 40+ sculptures created by Weston-based artist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.annathurber.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anna Thurber.</a>&nbsp;Three seasons of Esplanade plants, all handpicked by the artist in 2021, are suspended in the ice, encouraging contemplation, conversation, and appreciation for the Esplanade’s plant biodiversity.&nbsp;Frozen in Life is free and open to the public and was created in partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Massachusetts</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department of Conservation &amp; Recreation</a>.&nbsp;



Frozen in Life will be viewable daily 10am to 4pm, from March 18 &#8211; March 20, 2022.



It is our goal that, through experiencing Anna’s unique techniques, guests develop the perspective of noticing the nuances of our environment, and our emotional connections to it. We are here on the weekend of the vernal equinox to experience this thawing together, and celebrate the triumph of spring over winter



Mostly, we hope guests will have gained a deeper appreciation of the biological diversity and beauty of the natural environment on the Charles River Esplanade.



<h4 class="has-text-align-center">JIM DOYLE Esplanade Association Director of Park Operations</h4>



On his team’s work to care for the Esplanade and his experience selecting botanicals with Anna



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<h4 class="has-text-align-center">JENNIFER NORWOOD DCR Director of External Affairs &amp; Partnerships</h4>



On DCR’s statewide impact, and its Charles River Vegetative Management Plan



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<h4 class="has-text-align-center">CHRISTINE FRANCOIS Esplanade Association Programs &amp; Sustainability Coordinator</h4>



On the Esplanade Association’s Climate Action Plan



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Digital Concept and design by <a href="https://www.moreyum.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">More Yum Studio</a> (UK).



Sound and music crafted in response to Anna&#8217;s work by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tinpark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Martin Parker</a>&nbsp;(UK).



Strategy &amp; Logistics Specialist:&nbsp;Ted Carr&nbsp;



Communications &amp; Marketing Specialist:&nbsp;Kelly Courtney&nbsp;&nbsp;

Boston Charles River Esplanade

Charles River Esplanade Vernal Equinox 2022

For more information please see the <a href="https://www.annathurber.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anna Thurber Official Website</a>



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