Sea, Sand and Sky: Art on the Shore

Monday, August 10, 2015

Andres Amador Brings Art on the Shore to Boston Harbor.

Andres Amador, a San Francisco-based artist, will be making spectacular art on the metropolitan Boston region's public beaches from August 7-9 as part of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay's Better Beaches Program.

Andres' artwork can span over 100,000 square feet, achievable only during low tide. His artworks do not last long- within minutes of finishing a piece, and often while still in progress, the returning tide begins resetting the canvas.

Andres has been featured by the BBC, CNN, Discovery Channel, and numerous TV programs and periodicals globally. His artwork has appeared on beaches in the US and internationally, with his primary canvas being the Northern California coastline.

Schedule:
8/7 - Workshop at Carson Beach in South Boston from 9:00 - 12:30
8/8 - Public participation project on Constitution Beach in East Boston from 10:00 - 1: 30
8/9 - Solo project at "Treasure Beach" on Spectacle Island from 11:00 - 2:30

If you would like to take part in the workshop on Friday or the demonstration at Constitution Beach on Saturday, please send an email to info@savetheharbor.org.
Here are some links Andres has pulled together for us:

Photos of previous artworks:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gcm96dqfey0r74b/AAA3p-UkomMxbxQJheC8bkSka?dl=0

Videos made for this appearance:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2kum7gtcbjntkz/AABEqh0HntKHY3MFmg2E99Fma?dl=0

If you would like to take part in the workshop on Friday or the demonstration at Constitution Beach on Saturday, please send an email to info@savetheharbor.org

See you on the beach!

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Fish Prints @ Spectacle

Hi Friends!

><> HAPPY SHARK WEEK <><

Today was my first official day back on AABH and it was amazing! Arriving on the dock after our quick boat ride over, it felt like last summer never ended and I was walking right back into my normal routine. The eager kids and counselors hustled off of the boat and wondered what to do first. Normally fishing and sports are the big contenders when it comes to activities, however today I brought along a unique treat.

Thanks to Bruce's fishing skills, I was given a black fish to ink up and use to create beautiful fish prints. At first the kids were more interested in the fish itself. Asking if it was still alive (no worries..it wasn't), where it came from, and what I was going to do with it. However, before I could even finish explaining, the kids eagerly grabbed brushes and started choosing ink colors and designs.

It was a color storm of blues and greens and splattered inks but after a few trial and error attempts, the kids got the hang of it. And the final pieces they produced are really beautiful! Once my hands were sufficiently stained blue and purple, and the fish was all but falling apart, I explained to the kids that it was time to use the fish for bait. That way it didn't go to waste and it would help them catch more crabs and fish.

Printing took up most of my time today, but everyone else was all smiles at both the fishing and the sports stations. It was a fantastic start to AABH! Just like last summer, no day on spectacle is complete without swimming, so I took my inaugural dip. It was cool, refreshing, and a perfect way to end the day.

Can't wait to see what the rest of the summer has in store!

~~Lindsay

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Welcome to Save the Harbor / Save the Bay's Boston Harbor blog "Sea, Sand & Sky".

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is a non-profit public-interest Boston Harbor environmental advocacy organization whose mission is to restore and protect Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, the Boston Harbor Islands, the Boston Harbor region's public beaches, Boston's waterfront and the marine environment and share them with the public, for everyone to enjoy.

Since 1986, Save the Harbor / Save the Bay has been the driving force behind the transformation of Boston Harbor from one of the dirtiest urban harbors in America to one of the cleanest in the world.

As a result of our advocacy, Boston Harbor has been transformed from a "Harbor of Shame" into a source of recreational, educational and economic opportunity and civic pride. Today the beaches of South Boston are among the cleanest urban beaches in the nation, the Boston Harbor Islands are a National Park, and Boston's waterfront has become a compelling destination for residents and visitors alike.

Working with a broad base of civic, corporate, government, scientific, philanthropic and community partners, Save the Harbor / Save the Bay continues to strengthen the connections between communities and the harbor, and promote the increasingly important impact Boston Harbor has on the region’s economy.

Each year Save the Harbor / Save the Bay runs 2 free Youth Environmental Education Programs that combine recreation and hands-on education to bring Boston Harbor alive for thousands of Boston area young people. Since 2003, we have connected nearly 250,000 youth and teens to Boston Harbor, the Boston Harbor Islands, our region's public beaches and Boston's waterfront.