Art Installation at the BNC: Laura Lima’s ‘An Indistinct Form’

On Display May 22-October 31, 2025

At Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center

Mass Audubon is taking part in Boston’s first Public Art Triennial. The thought-provoking art of Laura Lima will be on display at the Boston Nature Center as part of a city-wide exhibition of 16 local, national, and international artists.

Lima’s art installation, An Indistinct Form, presents habitable sculptures and whimsical installations throughout BNC, developed with the help of Mass Audubon naturalists, volunteers, scientists, and the artist's own experience with the Instituto Vida Livre in Brazil. These sculptures for animals provide shelter, and environmental enrichment for local wildlife like birds, butterflies, and woodland creatures. 

By blending aesthetic creativity with ecological purpose, Lima raises awareness for the well-being of animals in urban ecosystems while fostering a deeper connection between humans and the natural world. Lima’s art encourages a thoughtful approach to urban development and making the presence of urban wildlife more visible and relatable to humans.

About the Artist

Laura Lima is an artist based in Rio de Janeiro who works in mixed media such as wood, ceramics, and natural fibers. Across her art, Lima has presented her work using living beings as matter—such as humans, animals, or plants—to build unexpected relationships with space and challenge accepted definitions and concepts of art.

About the Boston Public Art Triennial

For six months, hundreds of thousands of people from Boston, New England, and beyond will experience the power and provocation of bold, brilliant public art. From May to October 2025, the inaugural Boston Public Art Triennial will present 15 world-class commissions placed across the city. The invited artists, ranging from local, national, and international, will produce a myriad of compelling artworks in diverse media.

Experience the Exhibit

Immerse yourself in Laura Lima’s work by visiting the Boston Nature Center and discover the art woven into the landscape. Lima’s art, a collection of pieces will be visible from the Boston Nature Center’s trail system from May 22 to October 31. The Boston Nature Center is free to everyone, and trails are open dawn to dusk.

Download the map below for a self-guided tour of the installation.

Plan Your Visit