October 2025

James E. Mahoney Foyer

Chelsea Sebastian: Visual Chronicle

oil on canvas and linen

Chelsea Sebastian is a representational oil painter who creates reflections of her daily life from her studio in Wellesley, MA. She works from sketches, photographs, and memory, often combining images to compose poignant paintings of vernacular places. She derives inspiration from her childhood on a small farm, extensive world travel, and New England’s dramatic seasons and dynamic community. Her artwork is held in collections throughout the United States and Canada. Recently, she was chosen to be part of the U.S. State Department’s ‘Art in Embassies’ program.

Wakelin Room

Frederick Kubitz

Oil and watercolor

Working in both oil and watercolor, Frederick Kubitz is an artist who paints in a bold, vigorous personal style. He displays in his paintings an imaginative use of natural lighting that translates into a luminescent quality. By the use of fresh colors, glazes, and precise brush strokes, he shows his virtuosity and mastery of his chosen medium. He invites the viewer to look into his world and observe impressions of traditional New England subjects.

Lucky U Display Case

Nancy Schon: Aesop’s Fables

Nancy Schon is a Boston-based sculptor, celebrated for her warm and evocative representation of human and animal figures. Her work, characterized by a profound sense of empathy and detail, captures the essence of her subjects — making them relatable and endearing to viewers of all ages. She is best known for her iconic Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden, which brings to life the beloved characters from Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book. This charming installation has become a cherished landmark, delighting generations of visitors with its playful depiction of a mother duck leading her ducklings.

Schon’s Aesop’s Fables sculptures are a masterful series inspired, of course, by the ancient, previously enslaved Greek storyteller, Aesop. With a collection of twenty-four sculptures, each piece corresponds to one of the twenty-four letters in the Greek alphabet, creating a symbolic link to the origins of these timeless tales. Schon’s imaginative approach not only pays homage to the cultural heritage of Aesop’s fables, but also serves as a tribute to the universality and enduring relevance of these stories. Learn more about Nancy Schon and her work at schon.com.

Commons Interior Case

Ashley Loc: Botanical Symmetry

Pressed flowers formed in the shape of moths

Boston-based mixed media artist Ashley Loc explores the intersection of ecology, memory, and spiritual symbolism. Her work centers on moths—creatures often viewed as omens or ancestors—and reflects on their ecological significance amid climate change.

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