Art in the Park
The Conservancy plan for Art in the Park is to include selected organic, outdoor sculptures for both the open lawns and meadows as well as woodland sculptures along the hiking trails.
Project Background
First inspired by a photograph from Carole Clarkson of The Jeniam Foundation, the Conservancy has developed a long term plan for selected organic, outdoor sculptures in the Park. There are three planned elements including:
- Benchmark functional wooden benches
- Woodland trail art
- Select short-term sculptures
Three initial sculptures were commissioned from the Scottish artist Nigel Ross, who had recently exhibited at Kew Gardens in London. His sculptures are over 12 feet long, sculpted from single hardwood pieces, and weigh over half a ton.
Project Details
Crossways and Arbor arrived in February 2024. Crossways, generously funded by The Jeniam Foundation, sits atop the knoll at the north end of Jeniam Meadow. It offers a peaceful view over the meadow and is ideal for bird-watching.
Arbor, funded by the Seelert Foundation, is visible from the house terrace and sits on the margin of the lawn and meadow directly to the south. A third Benchmark, kindly commissioned by The Megrue Family, is scheduled to arrive later this year and will overlook Anderson Pond at the top of the sledding hill.
Subject to funding, the Conservancy hopes to add more sculptures over the coming years. Please contact us if you would like to commission a Benchmark sculpture: info@wavenyparkconservancy.org