Designed and installed graphic murals across three large-scale interior walls and two doors as part of a creative wayfinding system to direct residents, employees and guests to the bike storage room at The Hub on Causeway. The abstraction of bike-related shapes, directional elements, and color guides users through the long and meandering basement halls to the bike storage room.

“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

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]!” 

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.