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Further contributing to Malden’s vibrant arts scene, there has been another exciting art installation at City Hall further commemorating Malden’s rich history. Inspired by his trip last year to Maldon, England, Ward 6 Councillor Steve Winslow set out to organize the creation of the series that now adorns the walls of the fourth floor of City Hall. Malden, Mass., was named by early settler Joseph Hills in honor of his birthplace in Maldon, England. Hills was a lawyer and the Town’s first Deputy and Speaker of the House of Deputies in 1647 and was also the Captain of the Malden Military Company.
“As part of my visit to Maldon England I brought a few symbolic gifts to thank District Chairperson Kevin Lagan and Town of Maldon Mayor Andrew Lay for their hospitality,” said Councillor Winslow. “The gifts provided by Mayor Gary Christenson and I included a print of Malden’s new City Hall by artist Rosene Wine that I purchased at Gallery 57.”
When Councillor Winslow arrived back home, he received a package from Mayor Lay that included a print of Malden’s historic “Moot Hall,” a historic Town Hall that he had toured. He and Mayor Christenson agreed that a good place to display the print would be the hallway outside the Mayor’s and City Council’s offices. Adding to the artwork is Rosene’s print of 215 Pleasant St. and local artist Anna Thai’s beautiful embroidery art rendering of the old City Hall building that was demolished in 2017.
Councillor Winslow then made sure that a depiction of Malden’s 1857-1975 Town/City Hall was included. Working with Library Director Dora St. Martin, who dug up several historic black and white photos, he reached out to Creative Malden’s Sandy Felder, who helped identify local artist Priyanka Vasagam to depict Malden’s first Town/City Hall building. The artwork includes a nod to Malden’s first Mayor and generous benefactor, Elisha Converse.
The City Hall art series can be viewed on the fourth Floor of City Hall during regular business hours. To learn more about Councillor Winslow’s trip to Maldon, England, see the recent Neighborhood View article.
