National Development has commissioned an artist to create an installation featuring the bright orange bricks of the old Grossman’s hardware store that used to sit where the new Waterstone at Wellesley senior living facility has risen at 27 Washington St. The work by Nadya Volicer, who is known for her work with recycled or discarded materials, will be installed by early next month. Here’s an interview with the artist, via Waterstone.
The Quincy Historical Society, meanwhile, has grabbed the old Grossman’s sign for its collection.
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At least the installation will add some color to what seems to be a very drab, unattractive development.
I think this is a great idea… and agree that a splash of color is needed in that area. I love the idea of using reclaimed/recycled materials, and a tip of the hat to an institution that held court there previously… nice idea.