Dedham Showcases Mural At Legacy Place By Boston Artist

DEDHAM, MA - Legacy Place, in partnership with Boston Art, has unveiled its biggest public art installation to date by acclaimed local artist Liz Roache.

The new larger than life mural, titled "The Poppy Wall," is meant to be exactly as described – a wall filled with beautiful oversized poppies. Standing at over 40 feet tall and 75 feet long, the two-story-high mural brings a vibrant splash of color to the shopping destination with giant, bold red flowers bursting with optimism. Through the mural’s use of colors, hues and light intensity, "The Poppy Wall"represents an energetic moment of joy and aims to bring happiness to all of its visitors, whether stopping to capture its essence or simply passing by. "The Poppy Wall" is located on the exterior wall of Showcase Cinema de Lux across from Yard House.

“This project is very meaningful to me for many reasons" said Roache, "not only because of my long roots to the area but because I really believe that this mural will have the power, through its pure visual beauty, choice of color and shape, to express joy, positivity and warmth to all of us no matter where we’ve arrived from. My goal was to turn this wall space at Legacy Place, one we might typically drive by and not think about, into a bright and ever-the-more welcoming place. The flowers are meant to say ‘Hello! We are glad you’re here!’ to guests as they arrive at the property. I hope it makes everyone smile and brightens their day."

“We are always looking to bring joy to the community through special experiences," said Suzanne Kelly, general manager of Legacy Place. "Liz’s work is absolutely stunning and a true showstopper at Legacy Place. From the beautiful colors and playful style to its massive size, it will evoke feelings of happiness and springtime even on the dreariest of New England winter days. We hope our guests will be delighted and revel in this magnificent body of work.”

"The Poppy Wall" is on showcase now at Legacy Place located at 680 Legacy Place. For up-to-date details on property hours, news and events, visit www.legacyplace.com, sign up for weekly newsletters, or follow @legacyplace on Instagram and Facebook.

Roache is a Boston-based artist, designer and art educator. She studied with and taught alongside Ati Gropius for 30 years. Ati Gropius was not only the daughter of Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus but also was also a direct student of Josef Albers. Ati dedicated her entire life to Bauhaus and Albers’ teachings and she taught Roache everything she knows about color and design. The lessons took Liz to many prestigious institutions, such as The Museum of Modern Art, a museum Roache went on to design products for. She was chosen as Ati Gropius's successor and continues the work they did together every day in her art, design and teaching.

Boston Art is a full-service art consulting firm that specializes in planning, designing, framing and delivering custom art programs for corporate, healthcare, hospitality and residential clients. By collaborating directly with clients, architects, interior designers and others involved in with art purchases, their experienced consultants develop a custom approach to each project in order to meet and exceed client needs for art programs. Through an appreciation of the client's goals, Boston Art is able to build an art program that fosters a specific environment, evokes a particular history, reflects a set of values and, ultimately, gracefully reflects the identity of the client. Boston Art aims to support hundreds of local, national and international artists maintaining a rotating inventory of artwork in a variety of styles, media and price ranges.

Legacy Place offers an electric shopping, dining and entertainment experience with a selection of 75-plus leading brands, including Whole Foods Market, West Elm, Amazon Books, Kendra Scott, Aerie, Pure Barre, Showcase Cinema de Lux, Apple, Anthropologie, SoulCycle, Shake Shack, L.L. Bean, Il Massimo, Caffè Nero, sweetgreen, and lululemon. Since opening in 2009, the outdoor shopping center has continued to be the region’s leading shopping and lifestyle destination for its ability to set retail trends, support non-profits, and create dynamic events. Legacy Place is a joint venture between WS Development and National Amusements.

For more information, visit www.legacyplace.com and follow Legacy Place on social media: @legacyplace on Instagram and Facebook.

Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class installations and activations. Established in 1990, WS is a vertically-integrated company that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 20 million square feet of existing space and an additional five million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. For more information, visit www.wsdevelopment.com or call 617.232.8900.