20 ft tall, bamboo, zip ties, reflector, spray paint, 2018
The Larz Anderson Estate in Brookline, Massachusetts is home to an ancient flock of Blue Jays. Azure blue and loquacious as 3 year olds, they have many stories to tell.
Isabel Anderson was a privileged Boston socialite whose ambition and focus were global in reach. She was a world traveler who lived a life of public service.
In folklore traditions, a Blue Jay is symbolic of clarity of thought, taking action. Seeking Higher Ground is a monument to the personal activism of a great woman leader.
Update: Emma Murphy from the Brookline Tab covered this story on June 15, 2018 "Towering sculptures, inspired by nature, installed at Larz Anderson Park," and she created a video of the project, Public Art Comes to Larz Anderson Park.
