ART
ARCHITECTURE
& HISTORY
in the Public Realm
Aqueous Humour, 2004
Artworks: Sculpture

Artist
Ellen Driscoll
Collection
Boston Art Commission
Materials
steel and granite
Dates
  • Installed, 2004
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Description
Through these interactive sculptures, artist Ellen Driscoll invites viewers to re-imagine the history of South Boston's waterfront. Aqueous Humour consists of three sets of stainless steel wheels embedded with mosaics, which feature both historical and contemporary images of marine life, the shipping industry, and the fishing industry. By spinning the wheels, viewers can in effect change the appearance of the artwork and create unexpected combinations of images.

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Location
Congress St. & D Street
Boston, MA 02210
United States

South Boston Maritime Park
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