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 explores how objects can hold silence, memory, and presence. Echo Catcher was designed to become a subtle guardian—something that doesn’t interrupt a space but deepens it. […]
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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 sculpture embodies the quiet balance and strength found in nature — and serves as a lasting reminder of how art can deepen our connection to
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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 the generous support of Northeast Development and the New Art Center. This piece started as a simple idea: take the soft, easily overlooked mayflower
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