Public Works: Mural and Sculpture
One of my great joys is to have the opportunity to create art that adorns public space. Over the years I have created murals and sculpture that were commissioned for various community spaces. Below are a few examples of such work.
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Greenfield Crossroads
Cultural District Banners
The Crossroads Cultural District Committee spotlighted downtown’s vibrancy through 72 banners that have been placed on light posts throughout the district. The banners represent arts-driven businesses, cultural assets to the district and original creations from nearly 20 local artists who responded to a call-for-artists.
Five of Lahri's designs were chosen to be included in the Greenfield Crossroads Cultural Council banner project.
New Transportation Bee installed at the John W. Olver Transit Center
As part of the Greenfield Bee Fest celebrating Rev. Lorenzo L. Langstroth, Father of the American beehive, Lahri's
“Transit Bee” was unveiled at its permanent home at the John W. Olver Transit Center in Greenfield, MA.
Specially commissioned by the Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) the design celebrates the history of the many modes of transportation in Franklin County.
Montague Water Pollution Control Facility
In November of 2021 I was awarded a commission by the Montague Water Pollution Control Facility to create a ten foot (in diameter) circular mural, featuring 21 birds, fish and animals found along the Connecticut River in Western Massachusetts. The painting of the mural was completed in March 2022.
The mural was installed in May 2022 at Town of Montague Water Pollution Control Facility -
34 Greenfield Rd, Montague, MA 01351 .
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Franklin County
Community Development Corporation Farm Mural
From September through early October 2020, I created a farming-themed mural for the Franklin County Community Development Corporation. This 3-sided, 6ft. x 11ft. mural was an amazingly fun project to do, and I am very thankful to the CDC for offering me the job and supporting the arts in Massachusetts.
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Pollinator Trail
Bee Sculpture
In April 2020, I completed painting a 36”x40”x40” fiberglass bee sculpture for the proposed Greenfield Pollinators Trail. In Celtic myth, bees were regarded as having great wisdom and acted as emissaries between worlds, able to travel to the Otherworld, bringing back messages from the gods.
UPDATE: This Bees had their official unveiling in Greenfield MA, on May 22, 2021.
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SteamPunk Springfield
From September through early October, I created a farming-themed mural for the Franklin County Community Development Corporation. This 3-sided, 6ft. x 11ft. mural was an amazingly fun project to do, and I am very thankful to them for offering me the job and supporting the arts in Massachusetts.
Though I only occasionally dabble in the SteamPunk universe, you can view other works at the Facebook page:
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Turners Falls Crosswalk
The design was created for the Turners Falls RiverCulture. It depicted seven fish, native to that part of the Connecticut River. They "swam" within a filmstrip framework, which tied into the town's history, that has included a movie theater and the Hallmark School of Photography. Measuring at 6 x16 feet, it was painted on the ground during the summer of 2012. Unfortunately, a very harsh winter followed, with heavy snows, ice, and constant plowing, which obliterated most of the work. These photos are all that is left. My biggest regret, is it was not around long enough to get a Google Earth shot of it.
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Easthampton Bear Fest:
Steampunk Bear
Created for the Easthampton Bear Festival, my design won "People's Choice" award for most popular bear. Each artist submitted a design proposal, and if approved, received a five foot Plexiglas bear form with which to modify. Taking approximately 3 months to complete, my bear was decked out with clock gears, top hat and other Steampunk paraphernalia. He was on exhibit in the Eastworks Building for four months before being auctioned off to benefit Easthampton arts programs.
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