WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks announces a new, permanent art installation, Synesthesia, located in downtown Silver Spring at Gene Lynch Urban Park. Synesthesia, by Baltimore-based artist Becky Borlan, is a sculpture featuring a series of stainless-steel framed, glass panels that include a graphic film creating a kaleidoscopic colored effect. The panels project from the park’s central pergola structure and feature LED lighting to create a captivating night presence.
“Public art is important for so many reasons – it engages and inspires, creates a sense of place and identity, and supports local artists. We are thrilled with the new installation and hope it will catch the attention of passers-by to stop and enjoy the park,” said Miti Figueredo, director of Montgomery Parks.
Synesthesia was selected as the winning entry for the park’s art installation among more than 100 submissions. An artist selection panel narrowed the submissions down to four finalists. The winner was selected through a public voting process.
Gene Lynch Urban Park is a 0.25-acre triangular park located in downtown Silver Spring, across from the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center and Silver Spring Metro Station. The park opened in June 2023 and is dedicated to late Planning Board Commissioner, civic leader, and political activist Gene Lynch.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
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