Cicely Carew

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Cicely Carew is an American artist. She was born in Los Angeles.[1] She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2005,[2] and Lesley University in 2020.[3]
On Oct. 28, the Student Government Association of Northeastern overwhelmingly voted to remove Cicely Carew’s “Rooted” art piece from Krentzman Quad after more than 1,870 students signed a petition arguing for its removal on the grounds that it did not fit in with the existing architecture. The art installation consists of five 15-foot-tall structures made of steel, aluminum mesh and translucent plexiglass meant to resemble flowers. Carew, in describing the project, initially had described how the goal of the art piece was to “inspire wonder and allow for enchantment.”[4] In commenting on the controversy surrounding the piece on Instagram, she noted that "it's removal was abrupt and painful," adding that the installation had been "an effort that demanded so much from me emotionally, physically and professionally."
Exhibitions
[edit]- “Call & Response,” Newport Art Museum, 2020[5]
- "What They See," Trustman Art Gallery, Simmons University, Boston, 2020[6]
- “Ambrosia,” Now + There, The Prudential Center, 2021 [1][7][8]
- "Rooted", Northeastern University, 2024[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "At The Prudential Center, A New Public Art Installation Aims To Inspire Joy". www.wbur.org. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ "Cicely Carew: Recent Work | The Arts | Northeastern University". www.northeastern.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
- ^ "Visual Arts MFA | Lesley University". lesley.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
- ^ Welch, Paloma; Sajjad, Sara (2024-11-25). "SGA votes to remove art installation 'Rooted' from Krentzman Quad". The Huntington News. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ "Newport Art Museum to open new exhibition, 'Call & Response'". What's Up Newp. 2020-10-14. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ "What They See: Cicely Carew". Simmons University: Trustman Art Gallery. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ Onwuamaegbu, Natachi. "Artist behind Pru installation wants everyone to 'look up' - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ Scott, Chadd (2021-03-17). "Cicely Carew 'Ambrosia' fills Boston's Prudential Center". See Great Art. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ Mason, Amelia (2024-05-10). "Giant flower sculptures bloom on Northeastern's campus". WBUR.org. Retrieved 2025-04-04.