Columnist Judy Wagner: The artist’s gift — Nancy Schön’s art speaks her truth

Columnist Judy Wagner: The artist’s gift — Nancy Schön’s art speaks her truth

If you have ever strolled through the Boston Public Garden among its beautiful trees, flowers and iconic swan boats, you have likely come across the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture featuring Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings.  If you were with children, no doubt they immediately ran over to touch or sit astride the ducks, smiling widely.  This sculpture is the best known work of Newton artist Nancy Schön, a warm and vibrant person I first me…