Get to know the artist behind WaterFire…

Barnaby Evans first conceived of WaterFire in 1994 and since then has worked to present and creatively elaborate upon his installation season after season.  He treats the entire urban fabric as though it were a living sculpture—one that continues to bring light and life to Providence and creatively transform the city.      

His Story…Barnaby Evans

Inspiration…Rikyu’s Second Dream 

An excerpt from an essay by Smriti Vohra on Rikyu’s devotion to an all encompassing aesthetic