Considering their ongoing support of innovative practice and efforts to solving environmental issues, I’m delighted to have published an article in the October issue of Landscape Architecture Frontiers (LAF). LAF is a refreshingly critical, bilingual landscape architecture journal based out of Beijing. My article, “Graphic Adaptation,” considers the creative practice of communicating ecological issues with an inspired combination of art and design in order to fill the gap left by conventional landscape architecture visualization techniques. I explore recent projects including Wild West at BDGA, Forman Watercolor Diagrams, and my ongoing Trifecta Editions Residency…all in the context of engaging an informed public to solve pressing ecological principals. More info: http://www.lafrontiers.com
Hibernaculum Update
I am happy to successfully return from my second of five visits to Trifecta Editions Hibernaculum artist residency program in the Adirondack Mountains. Creative highlights included testing various design prototypes and mock-ups including the "timber target," "snack stand" and several trail and site marker options for a path and wayfinding system for the 30 acre site. As part of my contribution to the residency I'm designing and managing the installation of a low-impact path system that will link points of ecological and geological interest as well as dozen of my light-touch landscape installations. Installations all fall within the framework of alternative visualization of woodland ecology processes and challenges.
Trifecta Editions Hibernaculum Residency
I'm headed to Ticonderoga, NY to begin several landscape installations as part of my year-long residency with Trifecta Editions. My work will focus on my ongoing interest in exploring new approaches to communicating landscape issues in the context of past, present and future challenges to the lands of North America. I welcome folks to follow the project on instagram: @davidbuckleyborden #trifectares14
BSLA EP Speed Studio Tours
I was happy to be put together this special BSLA event with fellow EP's Nina Chase, Amy Linne, Jessica Wolfe, and Sara Lawrence and am sad I am unable to attend. Nonetheless, this Speed Studio Tour is a unique happening for landscape designers/architects in the greater Boston Area.
See starting location and walking tour here: https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=z1Pb9kvTSwPA.kvz-GZsK-EUI
Full schedule of events:
- 6-6:20 - Tour Stephen Stimson Associates*
- 6:20-6:30 - Walk to Reed Hilderbrand
- 6:30-6:50 - Tour Reed Hilderbrand*
- 6:50-7 - Walk to Hargreaves Associates
- 7-7:20 - Tour Hargreaves Associates*
- 7:20-7:30 - Walk to The Field Pub
- 7:30 - Rally for post-tour drinks at The Field Pub
*Out of courtesy to the firms and due the fast paced nature of the tours, if you are late or unable to make one of the tours, simply meet us in front of the next studio at the designated time.
Forman Watercolor Diagrams
Forman Watercolor Diagram project is complete. In preparation for my Trifecta Editions artist residency in the Adirondack region, I created three dozen study diagrams based on Richard TT Forman's Landscape Mosaic. A dozen select regional ecology diagrams can now be viewed on the project page here.
Bodega Interview
Interview about Wild West at BDGA installation can now be on the Bodega Blog.
We discuss design process, creative opportunities, cross-disciplinary collaboration, the Old West, and of course, regional landscape ecology.
David Buckley Borden for BDGA
Had fun integrating the exhibition into the store environment. We thought we'd go the full mile by producing a limited-run BDGA shirt. Available for purchase at Bodega site.
Boston Globe's BDC Wire Feature
Interested in learning more about the Wild West at BDGA installation? Check out the feature by Alex Khatchadourian on the Boston Globe’s BDC Wire here: http://bit.ly/1oX1hTG
Thank you, Alex, for a really thoughtful interview.
The Wild West Creative
Wild West by BDGA is a multi-disciplinary art and design installation that was made possible by an A-team of creative professionals with a wonderfully diverse set of skills and interests. Although the project can be viewed as an exhibition of art and design, it is also an exhibition of skill and talent. Learn more about these esteemed collaborators here.
Wild West at BDGA Reception Announcement
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 17th, 7-9PM at Bodega, 6 Clearway St., Boston
Wild West at BDGA is a multi-disciplinary art and design installation focused on America’s long-running conflicted relationship with its landscape and natural resources. The installation includes drawings, prints, art objects and custom displays and features cross-disciplinary collaborations with a variety of creative talent.
Installation runs from May 17th to August 31st.
*Collaborators: Bodega, Brad Crane, Tera Hatfield,Myles O’Brian, Loyal Supply Co., Trifecta Editions, Valor Press, Union Press, Unlikely Creatures, and Steve Walz
Wild West at BDGA Install, Phase 1
The 12 Hour install at Bodega on Sunday/Monday went well; had a great team on hand. I'm excited to finish the installation next weekend.
Interview with Land8's Lucy Wang
It was a pleasure discussing my recent landscape-proposal-per-day-project with Land8 Editor, Lucy Wang. The interview explores the project in terms of landscape architecture, self-directed professional development as an emerging designer/artist, and the power of daily creative excercise. You can read the Q&A here.
Also, a friendly reminder: The Fun-A-Day exhibition opening reception is this Friday (2/21).
I’ll be exhibiting 13 of the landscape proposals and will be on hand to discuss the work and its future iterations as part my Trifecta Editions Artist Residency at Eagle Lake, Ticonderoga, New York.
Event Details:
Fun-A-Day Boston 2014
Art Show & Reception
Hosted by Voltage and Coffee & Art
Opening reception February 21st 7-9pm
Exhibition runs February 17th through April 5th.
Cultural Landscape Field Report
Published a short cultural landscape field report on Maine Timber Country for The American Guide today. You can read it here.
FAD2014 show at Voltage
I welcome folks to view my landscape-proposal-per-day project at the upcoming Boston Fun-A-Day group show:
Fun-A-Day Boston 2014
Art Show & Reception
Hosted by Voltage Coffee & Art
Opening Reception February 21st, 7-9pm
Show runs February 17th through April 5th
'Best of Show' Closing Reception on Friday
Tomorrow is the last day of this month's "Best In Show..." exhibit at the Aviary Gallery and there will be a Closing Reception from 6-9pm on Friday JAN 31st. Come on out.
Photography courtesy of Lindsay Metiver
New Letterpress Map with Valor Press
Four-color letterpress print of Canada's Hudson Bay on #110 Lettra pearl white paper is now available for purchase. This limited–edition print was created in collaboration with Kimberly LaFoy and Ryan Habbyshaw of Valor Press at their Somerville, MA studio. The print measures 5” X 7” and is signed and numbered on back. Limited-edition of 60.
Purchase print here.
Artist Residency
I am beaming at the announcement of Trifecta Editions new Hibernaculum Residency program and my selection as there 2014 artist-in-residence.
I welcome you to check out the Hibernaculum Announcement and a nice Q&A between Helen Popinchalk and I about the residency as well as my ongoing “Landscape Proposal Per Day” project.
Half Way There
We just passed the half-way point for the Fun-A-Day project in which I am creating one landscape installation proposal per day for the month of January. The overarching theme of these one-page proposals is a freewheeling exploration of the New England landscape and our cultural love affair with its “great outdoors.” The proposals run the gamut of our cultural landscape and include everything from wild turkeys feathers to watershed awareness to abandoned homesteads in rural New England.
I welcome you to view the first 16 one-page proposals here.
Two weeks/15 proposals to go! Follow the project on my tumblr and instagram.
Boston Magazine Today
Its always nice to have an opportunity to discuss your work. Thank you, Boston Magazine.
One Landscape Installation Proposal per Day
I’m participating in the Boston Fun-A-Day project by developing 31 one-page landscape installation proposals during the Month of January. The ultimate goal is to build a couple of these proposals in the field this summer. I encourage people to follow the daily progress of this project on my tumblr and instagram or the ol’ fashioned website