Meet artist Natalie Tyler and view her site-specific installation “Fire & Ice” in the historic apple orchard on the grounds at Chesterwood. Artist’s Talk and Reception begin at 5pm. This event is free and open to the public.

While the Berkshire Art Center’s 2022 Artist in Residence at Chesterwood, Tyler has created outdoor sculpture inspired by the natural landscape. Tyler’s sculpture explores the fragile and forceful elements of nature. Her most recent sculptures are large-scale and about the effects of climate change on the environment. These works symbolize the elements of fire, air, earth and water.

Thaw is made of 50-plus glass icicles that hang from the tree representing the changing weather of our seasons. The icicles glistening in the sun will be seen in the late summer and early fall, warning of a major possible frost during the harvest season.

WildFire, pairs with Thaw to convey another effect of climate change. WildFire combines various colors of crystal glass, bronze and wood to convey a burning tree that has been engulfed in flames. The flames are cast in the glass so that the sun illuminates the fire as the daylight passes through.

These sculptures will be on view during the months of September and October.