The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown is proud to announce the installation of four new contemporary sculptures as part of the ongoing Community Sculpture Walk. To celebrate these new additions to the city’s landscape, a public opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., hosted by the Public Arts & Culture Committee.
The event will begin where the Community Path starts at Saltonstall Park, located next to the Thaxter Street municipal parking lot behind the Watertown Free Public Library. The reception offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to meet the artists behind the work. Attendees will enjoy a live performance by one of Watertown’s talented school bands while walking the path to view the new installations. The featured artists will be on hand to discuss their creative processes, the materials used, and the inspirations behind their pieces.
The four new sculptures, which will remain on view through 2028, include:
- “Bent” by David Skora: A fabricated polychromed steel work that explores the tension between balance and imbalance. Skora, a professor of graphic design at Western Connecticut State University, creates forms that appear precariously frozen in time, inviting viewers to engage with the piece from multiple perspectives.
- “Tangent II” by Carlos Davila: Standing 10.5 feet tall, this vibrant red and orange triangular column is constructed from teak composite, stainless steel, and fiberglass. Davila, who was educated in Peru and has exhibited internationally, uses geometric planes to play with light, shadow, and the sun’s reflection.
- “Respite (Out Straight)” by Roe Osborn: An interactive sculpture made from HDPE pipe, wood, and metal bolts. This piece functions as a bench, using the progression of pipe diameters to symbolize life’s challenges and the importance of taking a moment to rest and reflect. Osborn’s work is deeply influenced by his background as a musician and photographer.
- “Structural Misinformation” by Jeremy Entwistle: This complex construction of cast iron, fabricated steel, and eastern white pine investigates the intersection of industry and aesthetics. Entwistle, owner of French Mountain Studios in New York, focuses on the importance of construction-grade materials and environmental sustainability in art.
“The Community Sculpture Walk continues to transform our shared spaces into an outdoor gallery that is accessible to everyone,” said Liz Helfer, Public Arts & Culture Planner. “We are thrilled to welcome these four distinguished artists to Watertown and invite the entire community to join us for a morning of art, music, and conversation.”
The Community Sculpture Walk is an initiative designed by the Public Arts & Culture Committee to enhance the aesthetic experience of the Watertown Community Path while providing a platform for regional artists to showcase large-scale contemporary works.
For more information about the Sculpture Walk and the artists, please visit the official project page at https://www.watertown-ma.gov/816/5211/Community-Sculpture-Walk.