Public art doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when a community decides a shared space deserves something meaningful—something that invites reflection, conversation, and connection. Balance of...
A couple of years ago, I completed a metal mailbox sculpture inspired by the work of Jonathan Borofsky. His art has had a lasting influence on how I think about scale, repetition, and the relationship...
Some sculptures demand attention. Others invite it.Echo Catcher, built in 2025, belongs to the second kind. Inspired by the long-standing tradition of bottle trees and ghost catchers, this piece...
Every so often, a piece comes together that feels alive before the welds have even cooled. Junkyard Dog was one of those builds. Built entirely from reclaimed steel — chains, wrenches, gears, and...
Standing in front of Granby Junior–Senior High School, Astralis greets students and visitors with a form that feels both grounded and celestial. Crafted from an old propane tank, this large-scale...
By Donald Longley, Hercworx Studios At Lake Wallace in Belchertown, Massachusetts, a tall, graceful heron now stands watch over the water’s edge. Crafted entirely from reclaimed steel, the Blue Heron...
Finished and installed at Chestnut Hill SquareBy Donald Longley After weeks of shaping, welding, and sanding, the Mayflower sculpture is now complete — and installed at Chestnut Hill Square, thanks to...
Welding, Painting, and Bringing Public Art Back to Life in Western Massachusetts In a world of digital checkouts and e-books, there’s still something wonderfully old-school about returning a library...
A recognizable fixture in Belchertown is coming down—but not disappearing. The old radio tower behind the Belchertown Police Department, once used for emergency communication, is being carefully...