PHOTOS: Colorful Pianos Engage Boston, Draw Out Communal Artistry

60 pianos painted by 60 artists have been scattered throughout the city since September 23 as part of the Celebrity Series of Boston. In Copley Square, Tiantian, 6, takes a seat outside of the Boston Public Library. The pianos, which all sport the invitation, “Play Me, I’m Yours,” are part of a community-focused art installation started by Luke Jerram in 2008. The pianos will remain until October 10. Photo by Graham Pearsall/BU News Service

“I love how anyone can connect. They don’t have to speak the same language, but they can feel it.” – Northeastern students Christian K., of Texas, and Meghan G., of Boston, in the Christian Science Plaza. Photo by Graham Pearsall/BU News Service

“I don’t really know how to play. I’m just pushing keys” – Jordan, a Wentworth Institute of Technology student, outside of the Museum of Fine Arts. Sammy, of Worcester State University, watches on. Photo by Graham Pearsall/BU News Service

“It’s so nice and relaxing. You have a hard day, you play a little and the stress is gone.” – Alex, originally of Guatemala, in Boylston Plaza. Photo by Graham Pearsall/BU News Service

Jason Turner, a Fordham University graduate, freestyle raps over a piano melody in Greenway Carousel. Photo by Graham Pearsall/BU News Service

“Back to work. We have a startup across the street. Music is a nice escape, a great source of creativity.” – Kyle Kilcoyne, of Confirm.io, in North End Park. Photo by Graham Pearsall/BU News Service

“Music is a way that we connect. You can appreciate people playing it.” – Michael Sultana, a Boston University theater student outside of Fenway Park. Photo by Graham Pearsall/BU News Service

“They’re in tune. They’re beautiful. People can share their gift.” – Richard, of Beacon Hill, in Downtown Crossing. Photo by Graham Pearsall/BU News Service

“I’ve been trying to grab a piano for a while now. Every time I pass, someone has been playing. It’s such a cool public art project. It’s cool to see people playing music on a piece of art. They were here a couple of years ago, but I never had the courage to play. This is my first time.” – Haven Jones, a first-year graduate student in Boston University’s School of Social Work, outside of George Sherman Union. Photo by Graham Pearsall/BU News Service

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