The Brooklyn Rail Sari Carel: The Shape of Play November 22, 2020

“The senses here are active in a different way, as the installation was designed to generate excitement at a degree that is appropriate for developing an active imagination, rather than suppressing it. Here, Carel managed to capture the role of a playground at its essence.”

GBH Arts This Week: 'The Shape Of Play,' 'Tradition And Opulence' And 'Our Time Machine' September 17, 2020

“We've all gotten a bit nostalgic as we consider time and place and how we've all gotten here.”

The Boston Globe At Waterfront Park, a new artwork invites visitors to play a little longer September 16, 2020

"Carel points out the ties between play and freedom. It’s how we escape and relax. Without it, we’re trapped. Listening, and moving about the piece captivated me just as the sand engrossed the children in the sandboxes. Such a simple thing, really. And such a relief."

Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN) Public Art Debuts at Waterfront Park September 9, 2020

“We usually think of public art as a big statement, monumental, or even controversial. But public art can also tell us about little things, engaging our attention in a different way. That applies to The Shape of Play.”

Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN) Public Art Channels Sense of Play and Freedom September 4, 2020

“The installation uses sight and sound to prompt reflections on the joy of play and the urge for freedom.”