Shinique Smith’s Bright Matter

When I moved back to Boston after many years away, I lived in the Leather District, close to South Station.  It was such an interesting neighborhood – at the cross-section of downtown, the waterfront, Fort Point, and the financial district, it was an amazing spot from which to get to know Boston again.  Dewey Square was just a few blocks away, and at times it felt like my backyard.  Such a perfect place to meet friends for lunch, pop by the twice-weekly farmers’ market, and just hang out with a book.  The rotating murals in Dewey Square add so much to the area, and so I was excited to see the latest edition, “Seven Moon Junction.” 

The mural is designed by Boston-educated artist Shinique Smith.  I absolutely love the vibrant colors!  The MFA has brought together 30 key works for their exhibition “Shinique Smith: BRIGHT MATTER,” on view through March 1. ( A video from the artist here.)  I can’t wait to see it.  Here are a few of the images from the exhibition.