
If you find yourself on Atlantic Avenue, you’ll find a stunning portrait of an Emerald Tree along South Station Tower. The 6,500-square-foot installation celebrates the original work of local artist Allen Chamberland and the nearing finalization of the South Station Tower, the 51-story mixed-use tower soon to be the home of the new Ritz-Carlton Residences.
Allen Chamberland specializes in a rare form of art called papercutting. The meticulous technique requires artists to extract shapes from a single sheet of paper to create an image. Chamberland prefers the use of black paper. Chamberland cut hundreds of leaves and shapes to form the realistic silhouette of a towering tree. Check out some of Chamberland’s work here.

ArtLifting, an art consulting agency championing artists impacted by disabilities and housing insecurity. The team scaled Chamberland’s original piece on scrim in emerald and blue colors.
CEO and Co-Founder of ArtLifting, Liz Powers shares, “We couldn’t be more excited about this large-scale project featuring Allen Chamberland’s amazing artwork. Allen was one of the first artists we worked with when founding ArtLifting ten years ago, and his talent deserves to be celebrated in such a big way in his home city. Seeing Allen’s art reach more people is a dream come true, and we are incredibly proud to partner with Hines and the City of Boston to create a meaningful visual and social impact at South Station Tower.”
Artists Allen Chamberland is equally enthusiastic about this partnership. As one of ArtLifting’s original partners, it’s not Chamberland’s first art installation, but equally exciting as the rest:
Chamberland shares, “I am beyond excited to have my artwork, Emerald Tree, featured in such a prime location at the new South Station Tower! This piece is a reflection of the inspiration I draw from Boston, the city where I live and whose beauty constantly fuels my creativity. It’s going to be amazing to see my artwork at a huge scale in a public space I frequent. It’s an incredible honor to be selected for this project and I am thrilled to share my love for our city and its vibrant community through my art.”
Find Emerald Tree by Allen Chamberland on the Atlantic Avenue side of South Station