2025 STUDIOS WITHOUT WALLS ARTISTS STATEMENTS

1.Bette Ann Libby: Dream Finder: MRI films, steel barrel ties, bicycle tires & paint

“Dream Finder” reveals small imaginary colorful creatures nestled within MRI film tubes. A playful and engaging way to explore this sculpture for kids, friends and families. It brings the viewers to an alternate reality making the impossible possible by transforming MRI films into a positive perspective.

2. Louise Farrell: Celestial Dreams: Chicken wire, screening, cheesecloth, paint, cable

Clouds captivate and mesmerize us but they pay no attention to us. CELESTIAL DREAMS is a response to watching clouds meander overhead. I hope it will be a quiet reminder to take a breath and decompress.

3. Dawn Evans Scaltreto: Dragons Love to Read: Hypertufa Concrete

I love creating whimsical art for children and adults! It is my mission to fight for Democracy with art and music! And penguins and dragons.

4. MOSH Studio (Adrienne Shishko + Suzanne Moseley): Glacial Ghost: Polystyrene collected from Boston Harbor Islands; water based sealant, latex paint, ink, plywood, steel, water based glue

MOSH Studio is a collaboration between artists Suzanne Moseley and Adrienne Shishko. Together they create 3D sculptures using repurposed materials from reclaimed fishing gear and individual and collective waste streams. Their goal is to produce vibrant, energetic works that captivate audiences with color and texture, encouraging discovery of both the materials and their transformation into something new. Through this approach they hope to inspire viewers to reflect on their purchasing and discarding habits and to consider ways they can protect the environment. “Glacial Ghost” is created from polystyrene (Styrofoam) collected from the Boston Harbor Islands by the Center for Coastal Studies in conjunction with numerous Boston Coastal Agencies in their efforts to protect our beloved coastlines. The artwork highlights the important work of these organizations and sheds light on the imminent threats that plastic and polystyrene pose to our waterways.

5. Barbara Fletcher: Cloud Dreaming: Wire, Spray Foam, Fabric, Nylon Netting

Do you remember what it was like to be a child? Time to day dream. What better activity is there but to lay in the grass and observe clouds. Let your mind wonder, find connections. Don’t some of those clouds look like animals or something recognizable?

6. Janet Kawada: Brookline Village: Metal window screening, paint

We dream of having our own home, safe, secure. But how can we attain that? At this moment life seems so fragile, so elusive. Those dreams are important. Even if they seem a long way off, we need to keep hold of them. Having a connection to others in the community can help. In numbers there is strength

7. Anna Fubini: Tree of Life: Cotton rope, wire, plastic bottles

Tree of Life is a site-specific installation that transforms space with woven branches and roots, symbolizing destruction and renewal. Leading up to the piece, community members responded to the prompts: “If you had the chance... to break something apart... so it could grow anew... what would you do?” Participants shredded their reflections on what they wished to dismantle in themselves or society, then wrote what they would rebuild. The shredded responses were woven into the roots, representing deconstruction, while the visions for renewal became part of the branches. Tree of Life embodies collective transformation and the power of shared hopes for change.

8. Gail Jerauld Bos & Marnie Sinclair: Small Wonders in the River:  Beads, wire and yarn, in plastic balls

These chemical compounds, Heating Oil, PFAS the "Forever Chemical," E coli and others, contaminate the aquatic organism in this lovely stream.

9. Ania Gilmore: Chair-ish: Vintage found chairs,

Apple Red paint In our divided political landscape I, shed light on a global issue of war that causes human displacement, chaos and suffering around the globe. Chairs, long known as symbols of power, rest, and human culture, take center stage in my installation, inviting conversation. Set in urban spaces eleven chairs collected in New England are facing each other in a round-table formation, to encourage dialogue and discussion on what concerns our communities. Symbolic color of red brings the urgency and attention to our need for a dialogue. Even though they are all different in style with different personal histories, like us humans, they are now united by importance of the moment.

10. Claudia Ravaschiere & Michael Moss: Like You and Me: Mirror-treated Acrylic

This installation of reflective domes reflects the viewers and their surrounding environment, drawing them into the site of the artwork and through the field of reflections it creates of self, light, color and movement. The installation represents light and is intended to evoke hopefulness and discovery. Through the material’s reflective quality, the hemispherical shapes will present viewers’ images as they pass among them, their forms intensifying, attenuating and shifting across the vibrant, arcing surfaces. In many cultures and religions, the dome symbolizes the connection between the heavens and earth. Even in our time of deep division, we share the gift and journey of humanity that the dome evokes. This piece is intended to to express this shared sphere and to evoke our connection to earth and with each other. It is our hope that, through this piece, we will be connected to each other by it in a shared gaze and experience as we explore the art and its receptivity to and influence on the surrounding areas. “Recognize yourself in he and she who are not like you and me.” Carlos Fuentes “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” Edith Wharton

11. Silvina Mizrahi: Whispers of the River: Recycled vinyl banners

This name evokes the poetic essence of the river as a muse, a storyteller, and a symbol of flow and continuity. “Whispers along the River “invites us to reconnect with the natural world, to pause and imagine the stories carried by the gentle flow of water. Hanging from the branches of a tree, these recycled painted banners ripple with the wind, mirroring the currents of a river and the ever-changing rhythms of nature. Each banner, adorned with images of flora, fauna, and the tranquil beauty of the natural world, serves as both a celebration of life and a reminder of our responsibility to preserve it. Crafted from reclaimed materials, the banners (from last year installation of StudiosWithoutWalls) embody the spirit of transformation—just as a river shapes the land, so too can creativity reshape what is discarded into something beautiful and meaningful. This installation encourages viewers to dream of harmony, sustainability, and a deeper connection to the environment.

12. Anne Eder Moss: Dêmos Oneírōn: wood, plant materials, rebar, solar candles

In Greek mythology, Dêmos Oneírōn—the land or peoples of dreams—lies near the realm of the dead, beyond the stream of Oceanus, where the real world fades and the domain of fantasy and spirits begins. It is a borderland with its own gates: one carved of horn, the other of ivory. Through these, dreams pass—some true, some false—each bearing its own message. My fierce, vibrant, and spiritual creatures have begun to appear wounded and withdrawn. I wonder: are they dreaming of gentler, greener, more compassionate futures for our world? Do they dwell now with Hypnos, god of sleep, or have they strayed too close to Thanatos, god of death? They will need our help to reawaken.

13. Linda Hoffman & Ariel Matisse: Solaris the Lioness: Found metal, apple prunings, rope, stones

Solaris the lioness fights injustice and protects those who are vulnerable. Solaris is joyful, fearless, and powerful; characteristics we all must embody in these challenging times. Solaris’ name refers to the sun, the great star that powers our world. She shines her light in the darkness.

14. Anna Kristina Goransson: Imagining the Future: Felted wool, powertex, spray paint

Nature is resilient and I like to imagine what the earth will look like once humanity is gone. It can be hopeful to think of a far away future, realizing we are here for just a short span of time. This piece is my dream of a future where huge seeds fly in the wind, settle and grow into massive plants. Can you imagine the scale and what kind of plant might come from a seed like this?

15. Cassie Doyon: Fish Sticks: Mosaic

I was born and raised in a seaside town, and the ocean has been a powerful, repetitive theme through most every piece of art I have made. In addition, I like to create “color and texture memories” of places I’ve visited over the years, and to explore macro and micro-environments in nature.

16. Pam Kainz: Endurance: Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), fire

“Endurance” is composed of 12 cedar tree root bases collected from nearby forests. Cedar, by its very nature, possesses a natural oil that protects the wood from decay. In this exploration of resilience and transformation, Kainz charred the surface of each root using fire torches—a method inspired by yakisugi, an ancient Japanese, chemical-free technique for preserving wood with flame. Fire can symbolize destruction, especially in light of recent forest fires, but here it becomes an act of care a tool for revealing, protecting, and honoring the story within each root. Rising from the earth in a dreamlike ensemble, the forms suggest a forest of forgotten spirits—rooted in the past, enduring in the present. Dark tendrils once pulsing with life are now frozen in fire and form. Once hidden but now exposed, each root wears its own jagged crown, imperfect and proud. Their proximity reminds us of the invisible networks that once connected them underground—mycelial threads, shared nutrients, mutual support. In this, they echo us: individuals shaped by time and adversity, quietly held together by bonds we often cannot see. Standing here amidst the green grass of the Riverway Park, Endurance evokes presence, memory, and resilience.

17. Liz Helfer: Diverging Dreams: Powder-coated steel, windshield glass, acrylic

Life's journey is a complex interplay of dreams and choices. This sculpture, with fragmented forms and contrasting colors, symbolizes the multitude of paths we may take. Embrace the unexpected detours, for the journey itself is as important as the destination