This project is a collaborative project with the Greater Boston Golden Age Center, the Pao Arts Center, Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library, Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, and the youth program at the Asian Community Development Corporation. The project is part of the Greenway’s public art program. The design concept draws on Chinese mythology, in which dragons are associated with rain, wind, and bodies of water. They are seen as both creators and protectors of these landscapes. Within the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac, dragons are the only imaginary animal and are said to be imbued with magical qualities. Inspired by these ideas, the artist saw Chin Park’s serpentine-like form as a magical dragon that protects and brings joy to neighborhoods along Boston’s waterfront.

Read more about the installation here and watch a VDO of the co-creation process here.

Photo Credit : Lee Daniel Tran