Where is this?

8 Responses to “Place this Place”

1. Nilda Fernandez says:

   July 23, 2012 at 9:48 am

   On the grounds of The Church of the Good Shepard?
   • Kerri Provost says:

     July 23, 2012 at 9:52 am

     It is — congrats!
2. Erik says:

   July 23, 2012 at 12:19 pm

   Work by artist Carl Pope, Jr.
   • Kerri Provost says:

     July 23, 2012 at 12:58 pm

     Yes…it was recently (well, recent in old person terms) moved from a location on Albany Avenue to its current spot. Worth checking out, but bring your Prozac.
3. Richard says:

   July 23, 2012 at 5:33 pm

   I don’t remember why the work was moved. Does anyone?
   • Erik says:

     July 24, 2012 at 3:25 am

     From a Real Art Ways press release: “Silent Wishes is a public artwork created by Carl Pope Jr. during his residency at Real Art Ways. It was first dedicated in September 1996, and installed temporarily in a vacant lot on Albany Avenue in Hartford. The intent of the work is to help community people reflect upon and heal the pains of urban violence with the hope of preventing more deaths.”

     My guess is that the lot became unavailable. Here’s the full press release: http://www.realartways.org/press/releases/2011/20110911-silen-wishes.html
   • Che' says:

     July 25, 2012 at 4:43 am

     The previous location was a dump. It was in an alley between a building in which no one was keeping up with the stones/site. It was disgraceful really & negated the whole purpose of what the stones symbolize. I’m glad they are a new home where people can view and appreciate the art.
4. Che' says:

   July 25, 2012 at 4:40 am

   On Wyllys St! I walk there all the time to visit my cousins stone. RIP Tarrell Rowe, SR. we love & miss you.