In my earlier post here about the new sculptures arriving in Riverdale Park, I promised an upcoming post about the nearby “Great Blue Herons” sculpture, meticulously designed by the late Joanna Blake. Over winter break, I got a chance to check out her great work in person and am excited to share pictures of the […]
Sweet-Hearts in Riverdale Park!
Walking through Riverdale Park the other day, this cool, colorful and approachable sculpture near Beale Circle (behind Wells Fargo) caught my attention: “Sweet-Hearts” by Craig Berube-Gray Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative: “Sweet-Hearts” I knew that the Hyattsville CDC had been busy at installing new sculptures in the area so I reached out to Justin Fair, […]
Alan Binstock’s Ribbon of Life at Hyattsville’s University Town Center
Ever wonder and wander around the outside of Safeway along Route 1 in Hyattsville and stop to take in this colorful, winding, glass sculpture right on the corner near Pollo Campero? Me, too! Well, after enough wondering I decided to do a quick bit of research and learned that this beauty is a called “Ribbon […]
Whoo Goes There?! Nest of Owls Calls University Park Home
Just last week, I did a quick post here about the Yellow-Crowned Night Heron chainsaw sculpture in University Park, marveling about how the sculptor, Don Becker, created this work via chainsaw! Next thing you know, I learned Becker would be at it again soon – this time re-purposing a stump across from UP’s Tot Lot. I stopped […]
Sculpting by Chainsaw: University Park’s Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
After passing this sculpture in University Park about 4-5 times a week for the last year or so, I decided to take a moment to read up on its story. According to this Washington Post article, the “Yellow-crowned night heron chainsaw sculpture was commissioned by [University Park] as an alternative to removing dead trees.” Michael Beal, University […]
New Colorful Mural Adorns Hyattsville’s Ballet, Tap and All that Jazz
More beauty to adore along Hyattsville’s Route 1! Check out the new Hyattsville mural framing the entry to Ballet, Tap and All that Jazz! Ballet dancers of the pastel and then some variety catch your eye and definitely brighten up the spot. Just one more thing to love about where we live! 👏 I caught […]
