The City of Salem
Salem , MA
The City of Salem is committed to enriching & enlivening the urban environment through commissioning innovative & transformative works of art in all media.
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Mirabai
- Acrylic on Concrete and Metal
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36 x 5 x 5 in
(91.44 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
- Indra Persad Milowe
June 2023: 24 Bollards on "Artists Row" Salem, MA. entitled: "Mirabai" was designed and painted by Visual & Public Artist Indra Persad Milowe.
This recent outdoor Public Art is entitled: "Mirabai" honoring the sixteenth century Indian Poet-Saint who authored more than 1,400 poems and devotional songs.
Artist's Statement:
It is a Pedestrian Walkway titled: "Mirabai". Like my Art Box: "Kailash" in Derby Square, Salem, (Directly across from Artists' Row) I used the rainbow colors. These can not only enhance one’s visual pleasure but also have a positive effect on one’s psychological well-being. “The rainbow does so much more than provide variety and aesthetics in our universe; they inspire and delight with their inherent vibrational energies". Utilizing the energies of colors can vastly improve mood and psychological well-being:
https://dailylife.com/article/understanding-the-rainbow-the-psychology-of-colour
“Medical studies have shown that blue and green can create a calming atmosphere; orange and yellow can stimulate appetite; red and pink can inspire passion and energy; while purple can boost creativity and productivity":
https://www.akzonobel.com/en/about-us/stories-/how-color-benefits-mental-health
- Subject Matter: Painted Bollards
- Created: June 2023
- Current Location: 24 New Derby Street - 24 New Derby Street Salem, MA 01970 (google map)
- Collections: Contemporary, Public Art
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