“Pinecones with Tassel” Public Art Installation
New Gloucester Artist Patrick Plourde Brings His Pinecones to Freeport Town Hall
Located at: 30 Main St, Freeport, ME 04032
“Pinecones with Tassel,” a new temporary public art installation by Maine artist Patrick Plourde arrived Friday, July 10th for installation on the lawn in front of Town Hall. The two sculptures, each weighing approximately 250 to 300 pounds, are fabricated from reclaimed shovels and reference Maine's state flower, continuing Freeport's tradition of showcasing public art centered on environmental awareness and the creative reuse of materials. The materials have been treated for durability and are designed for seasonal outdoor display.
About the Artist:
Patrick Plourde
Patrick Plourde, based in Lisbon Falls, is a sculptor and designer with a life-time of experience creating sculpture, studio furniture, and architectural metalwork for residential, commercial, and public spaces. Most notable are Scales, Fore Street and Street and Company restaurants as well as Standard Bakery.
Patrick received his BFA from Portland School of Art (now Maine College of Art & Design) in 1976. He attended the prestigious Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in 1977.
His work has been featured in national design publications and commissioned by clients including L.L. Bean, Timberland, and Whole Foods Market. His work is held in private and institutional collections, including the cities of Long View Texas and Pine Dale Wyoming, where he was an artist in residence in the summer of 2014. Patrick’s pinecones and other works grace many homes throughout the U.S. and Canada. His recent sculpture focuses on seed forms, flowers, and natural imagery created from reclaimed materials.
He is represented by Maine Art Hill in Kennebunk and Gleason Gallery in Boothbay Harbor.
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Town of Freeport
Public art installations like "Pinecones with Tassel” are part of a larger effort tied to Freeport's 2022 Downtown Vision Plan (PDF), a community-driven planning process that established a shared vision for the downtown's future and prioritized placemaking, the practice of shaping public spaces to reflect community identity and draw people downtown, as a core strategy for economic vitality. Well-designed public spaces and public art help activate civic areas, increase foot traffic, and support the mix of local businesses that make downtown Freeport a destination for residents and visitors alike. “Pinecones with Tassel” represents another step in that ongoing effort to build a downtown that is vibrant, welcoming, and reflective of the community's values.
Meetinghouse Arts’ mission is to cultivate Greater Freeport as a vibrant center for arts and culture by fostering creative collaborations, expanding access to arts and cultural resources, and amplifying the arts and culture as tools to economically strengthen, educate, and connect the community.
Questions about the project?
Contact: Suzanne Watson, Executive Director
director@meetinghousearts.org (207) 865-0044
Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St. Freeport, ME 04032
