The “Riding Through History” public art initiative seeks to seamlessly blend art and history, using horse iconography to promote not only Lexington’s storied equestrian heritage, but the legendary journeys of Paul Revere, William Dawes, and others, as they rode through the countryside on April 18, 1775.
Dawn Evans Scaltreto, Landmarks, (2024)
Landmarks was inspired by the native flora and fauna of Lexington. The design features many examples of the wildlife of the area, including many different birds, animals, insects, flowers and plants. Because of regional conservation efforts, many of the same Colonial era animals and plants are still found in the area today. Landmarks also features two iconic Lexington historical structures, the Buckman Tavern and the Belfrey.
About the Artist
Dawn Evans Scaltreto
Dawn is a professional fine artist, public artist and illustrator whose clients include the Boston Children’s Hospital and the Boston Museum of Science and Illuminations, Inc. She is the creator of the Mystical Penguin Tarot, a whimsical, 78-card tarot deck inspired by the Waite/Rider/Smith tarot featuring penguins. A resident of Watertown, Massachusetts, for over 40 years, she is active in many local arts organizations including the Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee, Watertown Art Association and the Mosesian Center for the Arts. She is on the Yard Art Committee of Watertown, which produces a town-wide, family-friendly temporary public art project now in its fourth year. She teaches watercolor, acrylic and oil painting at the Watertown Art Association and other local Senior Centers, and many adult, youth and intergenerational arts
programs and courses. Her recent projects include creating five cows for the Cow Parade New England in 2023 and painting a “Play Me, I’m Yours” Street Piano featuring Penguins in the
Rainforest. Her work has been featured on WCVB’s Chronicle and in print, including The
Artist’s Magazine and Watercolor Magic Magazine.
