Amy Krzanik reports from West Stockbridge. Turn Park Art Space, a contemporary sculpture park and community gathering spot, opened to a large and eager crowd on Sunday, May 14. The Park’s architects and founders spoke about the conception of the site, about its construction, and about plans for its future growth and myriad uses. Newly elected West Stockbridge Selectman Bernie Fallon formally welcomed the project’s team to town. In what had been (and continued to be) a very rainy spot of weather for the region, the sun shone brightly down on Turn Park for the length of the opening event, allowing for a true celebratory mood. Both young and old came to walk the paths, as well as to veer off into the fields for pop-up “happenings” – stories, songs and skits from Brooklyn’s Floating Tower. Read RI’s recent article about Turn Park Art Space.
Turn Park architect Alexander Konstantinov with West Stockbridge Selectman Bernie Fallon; Eugene Mamut and Irina Borisova of AniMagic.
George Cox, Iin Puranti and Rya; Turn Park architect Grigori Fateyev and James Culliton, a principal at Allegrone Construction, the Park’s general contractor.
View of the Gatehouse from Brussels Square; Ekaterina “Katya” Brezgunova and sculptor Gene Montez Flores, whose work is featured in the Park.
Colin Harrington, Lisa Harvey, Deborah Balmuth and Jonathan Ginzberg.
Matthew Chester, Catherine Shearn Chester and their daughter, Leah; Turn Park founders Igor Gomberg and Ekaterina Brezgunova address the crowd.
The Dauphine of Brussels Sprouts (a.k.a. Alyona Gomberg.)
Visitors enjoyed complimentary food and drink from local establishments; The Megaphonics (a.k.a. Chris Okawa and Kierna Conner).
Members of Floating Tower parade through Turn Park.