Mattapan Community Fridge
My creativity is rooted in community. I was mentored, taught, and inspired by local artists since I was 13. They emphasized how important it is to build community, to care for each other, and to remember where you came from.
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The host of the Mattapan Community Fridge reached out to me to see if I would be interested in painting the community fridge.
She told me that a mutual friend of ours had suggested my work. This mutual friend was someone who I learned and grew with through the same circle of local artists that I mentioned before. With no hesitation, I took up the offer.
This was my first time doing a project of this size. I worked with materials that I had never worked with before such as spray paint, primer, sealer, paint rollers, etc. I learned so much about painting a surface that had to withstand weather and consistent human interaction.
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While I was painting, people showed so much support and love. They were so happy to see an action that fought against food insecurity and that beautified their neighborhood.
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The Boston Red Sox fully stocked the fridge on the first day of its opening and many community members continue to keep it stocked with their donations.
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