Armenian Heritage Park 

on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Boston 
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 E-NEWS!       June 2015

 Highlighting Programs & Events

2015 ABSTRACT SCULPTURE: ANNUAL RECONFIGURATION ON MARCH 29

 
                                 Matt Conti photo

"...gem of the Greenway... 
...public art that is both 
permanent and alive..."

Joanna Weiss
The Boston Globe
April 11, 2015

Many have wondered just how the Abstract Sculpture reconfigures annually. 

Here's how  - 

2015 Reconfiguration of the Abstract Sculpture, split dodecahedron
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Annually, in late March, a crane lifts and pulls apart the two halves of the Abstract Sculpture, a split dodecahedron made of steel and aluminum, and reconfigures the two halves of the geometric shape into a new and different Abstract Sculpture.


The Abstract Sculpture commemorates the immigrant experience. The reconfigurations are symbolic of all who were pulled away from their country of origin and came to these Massachusetts shores, establishing themselves in new and different ways. MORE 


Funded by the Charles and Doreen Bilizekian Endowed Fund, the Abstract Sculpture is annually reconfigured with thanks to Jerry Rigging Corporation in collaboration with 

A&A Industries, fabricator of the Sculpture, their generous gift to the Park. The annual reconfigurations follow a manual which outlines the requirements for each configuration. 


 

RECEPTION TO VIEW THE 2015 ABSTRACT SCULPTURE ATTRACTS MANY

 
  Matt Conti photo    



T he crowd gathered around the Abstract Sculpture to 
view its new configuration and for brief remarks including those from  Boston's Chief of Arts and Culture Julie Burros. 

Eastern Lamejun Bakers and MEM Tea Imports hosted the afternoon public reception with  fine teas and delicious Paklava and Choreg.

For photos of the annual configurations, to date, visit ArmenianHeritagePark.org

WORLD LABYRINTH DAY:  All AGES WALKiNG AS ONE AT 1PM ON MAY 2

COMING TOGETHER ON COMMON GROUND IN PEACE & HARMONY

 
2015 World Labyrinth Day

 

All ages walked the labyrinth, joining people all over the world "walking as one " on Saturday, May 2 at 1pm.  World Labyrinth Day, an initiative of The Labyrinth Society, is annually held on the first Saturday in May at 1pm. Participating countries also included Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands, China, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, The Bahamas and Canada. 

Following the walk, all enjoyed Stoked Wood Fired Pizza and ZOOS Greek Ice Tea, hosted by their respective owners.

MONTHLY LABYRINTH WALKS ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AT 12:30PM

 
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About the Neighborhood

 

Join the Labyrinth Guild of New England  and Friends of Armenian Heritage Park on the first Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm.  The upcoming  monthly walks are on 
July 1,  August 5, September 2 and October 7. 
  
Labyrinth at the Park is a circular winding path, celebrating life's journey. A single jet of water is at its center.  The water from the  Reflecting Pool, upon which the Sculpture sits, washes over its sides and reemerges at the Labyrinth's center, representing hope and rebirth. 


SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE PARK FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS

ON SEPTEMBER 20 FROM 2-4 PM

 
2014 Sunday Afternoon
for Families & Friends

 

Celebrate traditions through music and dance on Sunday, September 20 with thanks  to the  Greg Krikorian Ensemble and  dance Instruction with Apo Ashjian, founder and director, Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston,  during this second annual September Sunday Afternoon at the Park for all ages.   Details forthcoming. 

All are invited! 
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ABOUT ARMENIAN HERITAGE PARK ON THE GREENWAY

 

A rmenian Heritage Park on the Greenway welcomes all in celebration of the immigrant experience. The Park graces the public space with design features to engage all ages.

 

The Abstract Sculpture, a split dodecahedron, commemorates the immigrant experience. Annually, the Abstract Sculpture is reconfigured, symbolic of all who pulled away from their country of origin and came to these Massachusetts shores, establishing themselves in new and different ways.  In late March, a crane lifts and pulls apart the two halves of the split dodecahedron, made of steel and aluminum, and reshapes the two halves of the geometric shape into a new and different Abstract Sculpture.

 

The Abstract Sculpture sits atop a Reflecting Pool; its waters wash over its sides and re-emerge as a single jet of water at the Labyrinth's center.  The Abstract Sculpture is dedicated to lives lost during the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923 and all genocides that have followed.

 

The Labyrinth, a circular winding path paved in grass and inlaid stone, celebrates life's journey. A single jet of water marks its center, representing hope and rebirth.  Art, Service, Science and Commerce are etched around its circle in tribute to contributions made to American life and culture.

 

Armenian Heritage Park and its Abstract Sculpture and Labyrinth are recognized as Public Art.  At the crossroads of resident, business and tourist footpaths, the Park is between Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Christopher Columbus Park.

 

Armenian Heritage Park and its endowed public programs including the Annual Reconfiguration of the Abstract Sculpture, the Najarian Lecture on Human Rights at Faneuil Hall and the Park's ongoing care is a gift from Armenian-Americans to the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

                                                 




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