SET IN STONE

Lead artists / Artistas lideres: Andy Bellomo, Anna Murphy

This design creates an interpretation of a traditional Chinese “scholar’s rock” by sculpting, molding and fabricating a sculpture that emulates the magnificence felt through viewing these rocks. The scholar’s rock sculpture is placed at the center of a tranquil rock garden with hand-carved log benches for viewing/contemplation. Set in Stone is the site of an annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in September, hosted by the Chinese American Museum of Chicago, Field Museum, and Chicago Park District.

Community Partner: Chinese-American Museum of Chicago — Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center (Chinatown) promotes the culture and history of Chinese-Americans in the Midwest through exhibitions, education and research.

El diseño de esta obra emula la tradicional “roca del erudito” Chino, y esta fue creada esculpiendo y modelando las rocas, que al ser observadas nos hacen sentir su grandeza. La escultura de la roca del erudito está localizada en el medio de un sereno jardín de rocas con bancos de madera tallados a mano que proveen un espacio para la observación y la contemplación. Set in Stone es el sitio de un anual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival en septiembre, organizado por el Chinese American Museum of Chicago, Field Museum, y Chicago Park District.

Organización Comunitaria: Museo de Chino-Americanos de Chicago — Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center (Chinatown) promueve la cultura y la historia de los Chino-Americanos en el Medio Oeste a través de exhibiciones, educación e investigación.

Photos © Sandra Steinbrecher 2016, Ben Lau

PLAN YOUR TRIP

 

GETTING THERE

BY CAR:

Metered parking is available in the lots at 31st Street, 39th Street, and E. 47th Street/Cornell Drive. Parking is also available at the western terminus of the 35th St. and 41st St. pedestrian bridges.

BY BIKE:

Biking is a great way to access all of the Gathering Spaces. Whether you use your own, or rent one with Chicago’s bikeshare program, Divvy, biking is a great way to explore the entire Burnham Wildlife Cooridor. Divvy Stations are located at S. Lake Park Ave, E. 47th Street and at the 31st Street bridge.

For more info visit: Divvy Chicago

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Public transportation is an easy, accessible and affordable way to get around Chicago and access the lakefront.

CTA Bus routes 31, 35, 39 & 47 all take you as close to the BWC as possible. For more information on routes and bus tracker visit: Transit Chicago