Sculpture installations OK’d for three parks

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Art in the parks: Sculptures approved for installation in town parks include, from left, “Enso Black” by Marc Zaref in Eloise A. Ray Park; “Tulip Bulb” by Emily Teall in Grace K. Salmon Park, and “Egrets” by Babette Block in Canal Green Park.

WESTPORT — Installation of three sculptures in town parks has been approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission, including Eloise A. Ray Park on Riverside Avenue, where plans to build a house on adjacent riverfront land drew opposition from neighbors concerned that it would overshadow the park and spark flooding.

The sculpture to be placed in that park — “Enso Black,” by artist Marc Zaref — has been designed to enhance the view, not block it, Kathleen Bennewitz, the town curator, told the commission Wednesday. The sculpture is composed of two partially open black metal rings atop a ladder-like structure.

“It allows for a view through to nature,” Bennewitz said. “It’s a reflective piece.”…

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