2016-04 | Abstract Sculpture Reconfiguration

The Abstract Sculpture, a public art split dodecahedron at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway, was reconfigured this week for the 2016 season. The annual configuration is the fifth since the park was dedicated in May 2012. The Abstract Sculpture is symbolic of all who were pulled away from their country of origin as reflected in the pieces of the split dodecahedron pulled apart, yet slightly touching.

2016 Configuration of the Abstract Sculpture at Armenian Heritage Park
Disassembling the 2015 configuration, piece by piece

Bringing down the big hook
Workers use straps to secure pieces to be moved by crane

Onlookers come out for the annual reconfiguration
Vertical look at the tall crane used to reconfigure the sculpture
Piece by piece, a new shape emerges

Two halves are separated, typically symbolic of the sculpture's meaning
With Boston's skyline as a backdrop, the Abstract Sculpture sections are moved.

Black exterior panels are fitted individually
Looking toward Quincy Market, the Abstract Sculpture is reconfigured for the 2016 season

Workers balance the pieces in preparation for placement
Securing the pieces of the split dodecahedron.
Momentary glance through the beams

Down the block from the Custom House tower, a crane lifts the sculpture pieces
Workers start to secure the black exterior panels
Supports hold the pieces into the sculpture's foundation

Each piece is tightened by hand
A crane places the final piece.
Starting to take shape

Placing the upper pieces
Triangular side panel flies through the air
Placing the top panels

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