ART SCRIM is a temporary outdoor gallery program that highlights local artists by turning construction fencing around Barry’s Corner into a platform for sharing art. ART SCRIM builds on other Zone 3 programs like Walls on Western and Art in Print, continuing a commitment to the creative community and energizing the streetscape along the Western Ave corridor.
NEIGHBORHOOD WALKS
Artwork by Stephanie Vecellio / @stepinhoney
ON VIEW ALONG ACADEMIC WAY
“Neighborhood Walks” is a collection of observational drawings inspired by connecting with the small moments of everyday life. Drawing these moments seeks to capture the heart, joy, and nostalgia in the places and objects we look at every day.
GIRL WITH A TULIP
Artwork by Muideen Ogunmola @blocknation
ON VIEW ALONG ACADEMIC WAY
“Girl with a Tulip” explores visual ideas and inspiration from Muideen’s interest in fashion, people, and pop culture. It is also a nod to “Girl with a Pearl Earring”.
The collage uses a geometric style to combine bold colors and vibrant patterns with the powerful and expressive elements of African art.
BIG HEART ENERGY
Artwork by Deborah Johnson @debs.dreaming
ON VIEW ALONG N. HARVARD STREET
This series of illustrations seeks to capture the abundance of happiness the artist feels for people closest to her in life. Each panel portrays the individuals in their largest and most gentle forms; the bright colors and patterns demonstrate the unique energy each one of them exudes.
YOU’VE GOT THIS
Artwork by Yenny Hernandez @yennycreate
ON VIEW ALONG WESTERN AVE
You’ve Got This is a series of varying bilingual phrases, colors and shapes that sets out to convey messages of positivity and encouragement. Artist, Yenny Hernández, is a Latinx award winning Boston graphic designer who specializes in murals, lettering, and illustration.
EACH AND NONE
Artwork by Anna Dugan
@annadidathing
ON VIEW ALONG ACADEMIC WAY
Each and None is a portrait series covering both the fence and jersey barriers below, that takes visual inspiration from printmaking and folk art to express the difficulty and beauty that comes with the merge of varied cultural experiences. Anna Dugan, is a mixed race Filipino American artist based in Salem, MA whose work is heavily influenced by her Filipino culture and the nuanced experiences as a mixed race person.
