WaterFire Providence

I love to travel, and when I can't get away for more than a weekend, an overnight trip does the trick. A few weekends ago, I traveled to Providence to check out Water Fire, a sculpture installation developed by Barnaby Evans. Evans is an artist who works in many media including site-specific sculpture installations, photography, film, garden design, architectural projects, writing and conceptual works. Read on for more details from WaterFire.org

"WaterFire Providence, the award-winning sculpture installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance. WaterFire’s one hundred sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park. WaterFire has captured the imagination of over ten million visitors, bringing life to downtown, and revitalizing Rhode Island’s capital city. " - Excerpt from www.WaterFire.org

And...you can take some pretty beautiful pictures. (I'll try to restrain myself). For the full effect, fire up iTunes (pun intended) and play some of Estonian composer Arvo Part's pieces, Armenian folk music, or Tibetan over-chanting.

Strolling along the canals...



A closer view...



Providence at night...

If you want to see WaterFire Providence for yourself, it's not too late! There are still seven lightings left this season.

Lightings begin at sunset and continue to Midnight.

Sat. Aug. 16th
Sat. Aug. 23
Sat. Aug. 30
Sat. Sept. 13
Sat. Sept. 20
Sat. Sept. 27
Sat. Oct. 11

To help keep WaterFire burning, please make a donation or light a luminaria candle lantern.