Patterned Behavior
A dynamic Boston artist.
Illustrating our vibrant city.
Patterned Behavior by Silvia López Chavez has transformed and enlivened an unwelcoming concrete underpass along the The Charles River Esplanade by creating a striking, joyful mural that echoes the beauty, diversity, and energy of Boston.
Patterned Behavior by Silvia López Chavez has transformed and enlivened an unwelcoming concrete underpass along the The Charles River Esplanade by creating a striking, joyful mural that echoes the beauty, diversity, and energy of Boston.
ABOUT THE PIECE
Commissioned by the Esplanade Association and curated and produced by Now + There, Patterned Behavior is the second piece in our 2017 Year of the Woman programming. This colorful mural takes inspiration from The Esplanade’s immediate environment, and the many ways this space is enjoyed and used day-to-day. It reflects on the relationships and patterns created by the human interaction with the space and the busy intersection of water, land and sky.
We're proud to provide López Chavez, a local artist, the creative freedom to reimagine a utilitarian concrete environment into one that will spark new connections and serves a park that has grown and changed since its dedication in 1910.
Located just west of the Massachusetts Avenue bridge, Patterned Behavior is the first mural commissioned by the Esplanade Association. It is visible from the walking path along the river as well as from Storrow Drive, Memorial Drive, and from the river.