Green Meadows Farm Hosts Art College's Presentation

Outdoor art has been added to the already vast array of offerings at .

Diana Rodgers, Green Meadows Farmstand's manager who has a Bachelor's in Fine Arts in Art Education from University of Massachusetts at Amherst, came up with the idea of contacting Montserrat College of Art this fall to invite some students to sculpt their own creations on the farm. Rodgers requested that the artwork be made of natural materials.

That invitation lead to Montserrat College of Art Professor Elizabeth Alexander arrange to have her six students build their sculptures on the land.

A grand opening and reception was held on in early November at the farm at 656 Asbury St. in Hamilton.

The works of art will be on-site until the end of December, according to Rodgers.

After the sculptures were completed, Alexander praised her students for the quality of the work they did.

"Through their dedication and ambition, I came to really appreciate my opportunity to work with this group," said Alexander. "They went above and beyond my expectations for this project."

Rodgers said she has already received a lot of positive feedback from the community about the artwork.

"The sculptures are a beautiful addition to the landscape of the farm," said Rodgers.

Student artist Brienne Allan presented two large circles made of sticks, twigs and branches that were found on the ground. The artwork stands 10 feet tall and is 20 feet wide.

"This work will continuously change appearance and personality throughout the seasons," Allan said.

Montserrat student Kalimah Muhammad created "The Transition," which stands in the front of the farm on Yano Plot.

"The artist's process evolved from the basic instincts to forage, build, protect and transport," Muhammad said.

Art student Rena Masson created "Capturing Moments in the Wind," a structure that has an arch with hanging metal rings. It is also located in Yano Plot, closer to the greenhouses.

"My piece was inspired by the shapes of the greenhouses and the idea of industry and nature coexisting on a working farm," Masson said. "I see the open circles as view finders, framing the landscape."

Other sculptures include a hut made from hay and built by Leah Ceriello, an archway built by Katrina Wells that is located at the entrance of Green Meadows' "Forest Fairy Village," and a work of art created by Amanda Gunness, which is located past Ceriello's hut display.