Murals: Indoors

  • “Imagination Over Reality” is an inspiring, collaborative mural between developers, a nonprofit and a rock icon—creating a whole lot of good! AFH and the legendary multi-media artist David Byrne created a 120' mural that can be publicly viewed along the interior public passageway in the lobby of CRISPR Therapeutics' HQ in South Boston. Our Photography and Video Production Studio captured the story and documented this unlikely partnership, that keeps on giving!

    "The skill is just amazing! You'd be lucky to get this from any artist and here you're getting it from young artists who are doing incredible work!" —David Byrne, Artist

    Watch the video that tells the story!
    Client

    Tishman Speyer, Breakthrough Properties with Bellco Capital

    Location

    Home to CRISPR Therapeutics’ U.S. Research and Development headquarters, 105 W 1st St., Boston, MA

    Dimension

    120'

    Studios

    Painting, Video Production, Photography

  • Commissioned by LLMDesign for CRISPR Therapeutics, AFH's Painting Studio designed and executed a large-scale mural for CRISPR’s new seven-story lab building at 105 W First Street in South Boston, adjacent to AFH. The theme: water. AFH Lead Teen Artist Claire Lovett learned that water is the building block of DNA. Inspired by the movements of the double helix, Claire drew an analogy to how fish move through water. She was amazed when her concept was chosen by the client—“It’s so cool to have something [on a wall] that you made that the [CRISPR] workers will be able to look at [each day]!” 

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    Client

    LLMDesign for CRISPR Therapeutics

    Dimensions

    60'x10'

    Location

    105 W First St., Boston, MA

    Studios

    Painting

  • Our Painting Studio created a compelling narrative in the form of a mural for State Street’s Global Advisors’ office located off of A Street Park near AFH. The mural cleverly turns traditional graph format into a trellis that holds a beautifully-cared-for climbing vine representing the growth of their stock. This mural adds to the existing story of the “Fearless Girl” and notable female figures featured throughout their Conference Center, symbolizing women who are taking charge today and inspiring the next generation of women leaders. That's some mighty teen impact from one project! 

    Featured Teen Artists from back (L-R): Monica Tran, Yumiko Chow, Irma Guerra, Brennan Commisso, Claire Lovett, and Aleister Caro, with Painting Studio Director and Mentor Gary Chen.

    Client

    State Street Global Advisors

    Dimensions

    32.5’ x 9’

    Location

    Channel Center Building, 1 Iron St, Boston, MA 02210

    Studios

    Painting

  • In celebration of Hanukkah, BXP featured the luminous print Candy Candelabra by AFH teen artist Tiesha Semedo in the windows of the Prudential Center. Tiesha created the original piece in our Printmaking Studio. It was then handed off to our Photography Studio to shoot in parts at high-res and then meticulously stitch back together for it to scale onto the huge windows of the Prudential Center. This special holiday display, enjoyed by both passersby on the street and those walking its interior, stemmed from our ongoing partnership with BXP. In particular, the current digital exhibition featuring AFH teens’ artwork throughout the Pru’s interior each month.

    Client

    Boston Properties

    Dimensions

    11"x10" print scaled to 18'x8'

    Location

    The Prudential

    Studios

    Photography

  • The leading provider of software development and visibility tools, SmartBear, commissioned AFH to design and install a large-scale graphic mural to co-exist with the other cityscape images located throughout their newly renovated headquarters at Assembly Row. Businesswire and The Middle East North Africa Financial Network online publication are just two press articles where AFH was briefly noted for its creative contribution to their enhanced interior. Going global!

    Client

    SmartBear

    Dimensions

    9'x39'

    Location

    Assembly Row, Somerville

    Studios

    Graphic Design

  • Commissioned by the law firm Foley Hoag, AFH created the exhibition The Art of Change—a series of five 4'x5' paintings, created in dialogue with Foley Hoag's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Works depict seminal social and literary activists whose commitments mirrored the clients' legal efforts on behalf of those striving for a more equitable society. Accompanied by a graphic installation, the commissioned paintings are exhibited along a prominent hallway at the entrance to the law firm. The inclusion of a video of the exhibition's making created by our Video Production Studio extends both the reach and the story of the partnership.

    Client

    Foley Hoag

    Location

    Seaport West, Boston, MA

    Dimensions

    4'x5' Paintings

    Materials

    Acrylic on wood, adhesive vinyl

    Studios

    Painting, Graphic Design, Video Production

  • In partnership with Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, AFH designed and executed a large-scale mural on a prominent wall in the lobby of the Bank’s new Boston branch, located in the converted Panera Bread at 450 Boylston Street. Visible to passersby, the mural reflects the value of community—showcasing people and places in the Back Bay, with a series of  “Polaroid photos” emerging from the background. AFH is also delivering a 60-90 second ‘making of’ video demonstrating the process and positive impact resulting from AFH Teen participation.

    Client

    Boston Private Bank & Trust Company

    Dimensions

    43’x11’

    Location

    Boston, MA

    Studios

    Painting

  • AFH’s Painting Studio designed and executed a customized mural for Kensington Luxury Condo’s indoor dog relief area. The mural was designed to welcome dog owners into the space.

    Client

    Kensington Luxury Condos

    Dimensions

    8’ x 20’

    Studios

    Painting

  • This mural was commissioned by TA Realty for the lobby of their property at 131 Dartmouth St. located in Back Bay. The printed image, approximately 60'w x 10'h commencing 12' off the lobby floor, was recreated from the fine art painting titled "Eastgate" by AFH teen artist Brennan Commisso.

    Client

    TA Realty

    Location

    131 Dartmouth St., Boston, MA

    Dimensions

    60'w x 10'h

    Materials

    Laminated vinyl

    Studios

    Painting, Photography

  • Designed, printed and installed two graphic murals for office space at 263 Summer Street. The buildings and architecture of the office’s surroundings inspired the cityscape design, including the 263 Summer Street’s neon sign roof feature.

    Client

    Cushman & Wakefield

    Dimensions

    158"x98" and 114"x98"

    Studios

    Graphic Design

  • Designed, fabricated and installed a new wayfinding system for the Guild’s two-story day/residential facility. The system was designed to guide people through the physical environment and enhance understanding of and experience with the space, taking into consideration both the residents/students with disabilities and behavioral health challenges and visitors alike. It includes graphic murals that denote the varied 'neighborhoods' or wings of the building.

    Client

    The Guild for Human Services

    Materials

    Vinyl, Sintra, Acrylic, Paint

    Location

    Concord, MA

    Studios

    Graphic Design

  • Designed and executed a custom mural highlighting different modes of transportation for the SBWTC bike storage room. This mural welcomes bike riders as they park their bikes at an otherwise utilitarian space.

    Client

    Massachusetts Port Authority

    Location

    South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center, Parking Garage. Boston, MA

    Dimensions

    10”x45”

    Studios

    Painting

Thank you to our supporters, including:

The Lynch Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Sustaining Grants - Cummings Foundation - Cummings Foundation
State Street
John Hancock - MLK Scholars
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Mass Cultural Council
NEFA
The Wilson Sheehan Foundation
Wellington Management
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Ann Theodore Foundation
edvestors - Driving Change in Urban Schools