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.
GIRL WITH A TULIP
APRIL 2023
Artwork by Muideen Ogunmola / @blocknation
ON VIEW NEXT TO THE GROVE ON ACADEMIC WAY
This piece is all about exploring visual ideas. I drew inspiration from my interest in people, fashion, and pop culture to create a series of images. “Girl with a Tulip” is my nod to “Girl with a Pearl Earring”.
Throughout this piece, I was able to apply my personal style and artistic vision to create something that is a collage at heart, but can be seen as individual thoughts. This is all reactive of my creative journey.
About the Artist
Muideen Ogunmola is an artist with a unique style that reflects his perspective on fashion and culture, influenced by African art. His work translates in a geometric style that combines bold colors and vibrant patterns with the powerful and expressive elements of African art. Growing up in Detroit, Michigan in the 90s and early 2000s, Muideen was surrounded by the rich cultural heritage of the African American community. This had a profound impact on his artistic development and his desire to capture the beauty and complexity of his American experience through art.
Artist Q&A
Where is your favorite public art piece in the area?
I love all the murals on the buildings in the area, especially the one by Ryan Adams in the parking lot attached to Scissor Sound on Harvard Ave.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned about doing public art projects around Boston?
As this is my first large public arts project, I am excited to have the opportunity to create a meaningful and impactful work that engages the local community. While I have not yet had the chance to work on a public art project in Boston, I have learned from other artists and Zone 3 that community engagement and collaboration are key to creating successful public art projects in the city.
What is your dream mural project?
Any kind of mural or installation would be my dream
Who is your favorite Boston-area artist to follow?
Sam Fish (Exit Gallery). I met him this summer in his studio and thought his work was really interesting.
Where do you draw inspiration from?
African Art and culture.
What have you learned about your creative practice in recent years?
That it is ever-changing and evolving depending on what is going on in my life.
