Boston National Historical Park is a collection of several of Boston's historic sites. Its mission is to preserve and protect historic structures of outstanding national significance located in Boston and associated with the founding and growth of the United States. His new work, to be unveiled during the summer of 2001, will provide a wonderful opportunity to experience his bold sculptural approach in an outdoor setting. Eliasson will create a dramatic natural environment within or just beyond the City of Boston's downtown area. While immersed in this slice of nature, viewers may take in the city's rich urban character from the unique vantage point the work will provide.
Information regarding specific location and dates is forthcoming.
Eliasson isolates organic, ephemeral matter such as water, ice, sunlight and wind within the bold, yet simple spaces he constructs. Unlike its natural counterpart, the rainbow effect was sustained regardless of the viewer's movements away from and toward the work. The ICA is also presenting the first major U.S. museum exhibition of Eliasson's work, for which he will transform all of its galleries with a series of compelling installations.