ether park is an outdoor venue for site-specific installation and sculpture. It is free and open to the public, accessible from the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail in Kingston, New York.

Current Exhibition

Ghost Trees; an homage to the vanishing White Birch Tree

In the last 10 years I began noticing fewer White Birch Trees, due in large part to Climate Change. They were often falling down or were dead on the ground.  I also found that many were being cut down to be sold as decorations in local stores.

I created Ghost Trees as a subtle reminder that these majestic trees used to inhabit this area in abundance. The environment is changing, and these trees are in need of protection.

Some states have already issued a protective law to prohibit the cutting down of the White Birch tree.

Please sign my petition to protect these trees in New York State:

https://www.change.org/p/protect-white-birch-trees?utm_medium=custom_url&utm_source=share_petition&recruited_by_id=3359dd40-ea41-11e6-b7e2-61fd1b047035

Ghost Trees- composite view of an installation in progress.

Past Exhibition:

Tree Skirts

by Elizabeth White

2022

The series Tree Skirts was conceived after reflecting upon scientific discoveries about the dynamics of tree communities. Much has been revealed as to how trees play an integral part in holding our planet together.

The impact of this … is finding its way into our human narrative. Qualities of Mother Nature's support system have been described as feminine principles of nourishment and care.

At this juncture, woman of the world are rising to take places in positions of key leadership. Tree Skirts are a celebration of this time and a signal to all cooperative energies to come together for a renewal and re balancing of our evolutionary dance.  

http://www.elizabethart.net/tree-skits.html

Tree Skirts by Elizabeth White, 2022, Ether Park, Kingston NY

Directions

Sign for nearby rail trail in Kingston NY on Route 32.

Directions to trailhead:

Route 32 south to Rockwell Lane. Turn right to park.

MAP AT:
https://www.waze.com/live-map/directions/us/ny/kingston/wallkill-valley-rail-trail-parking,-north,-kingston,-ny?to=place.ChIJRbzs-aUP3YkRJruPhczPr14

View of Ether Park from the balcony bridge on the rail trail, 500 steps from the trailhead.

Contact:

delfido8@gmail.com