The Wrack
The Wrack is the Wells Reserve blog, our collective logbook on the web.
The Wrack is the Wells Reserve blog, our collective logbook on the web.
This week, July 20-24, Artist-in-Residence David Allen of Stone Point Studio will be creating various works of art throughout the Wells Reserve, as well as giving demonstrations and tutorials on stone balance and arch building.
Below are times and locations where visitors can encounter David at work this week. Also follow the Wells Reserve's Twitter feed for updates or call or text David at 781-760-2750 with any questions.
David Allen of Sebago Lake, Maine, is the Wells Reserve at Laudholm's 2015 Artist-in-Residence. Throughout the calendar year, David will be creating temporary sculptural works from natural materials found within the Reserve's boundaries. David will also maintain a workshop space and offer public programs through the Alheim Studio, which is donated to his efforts as part of the new Artist-in-Residence program.
MONDAY, JULY 20:
9am-noon on Laudholm Beach for stone sculpting and balancing with beachstone
1pm-4pm at the Alheim Studio for a stone balancing demonstration (like this video) and instruction (the Alheim Studio is located at 100 Laudholm Farm Road next to the Wells Reserve's Alheim Commons dormitory and across from the corn field)
TUESDAY, JULY 21:
9am-noon on the lawn in front of the Visitor Center for an arch building demonstration
1pm-4pm at the Alheim Studio
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22:
9am-noon on Laudholm Beach for a large-scale sand drawing (public welcome to participate)
1pm-4pm at the Alheim Studio
THURSDAY, JULY 23:
9am-noon at the entrance of the Saw-whet Owl Trail working with sticks (public welcome to participate)
FRIDAY, JULY 24:
9am-noon at Laudholm Beach, public participation in a large-scale stone sculpture
1pm-4pm at the Alheim Studio for demonstrations, instruction, and discussion on working with natural materials
Keep an eye out for David's other works, and photos of his work, around the grounds of the Wells Reserve. You'll often find small little stacks, arches, and pillars right off the beaten trail. Or even in the middle of a stream, like this piece near the Skinner Mill bridge:
Public participants are welcome. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Gloves are optional.