Holliston murals connect downtown with Rail Trail
Caoin Springer O’Durgy of the Good Boy Collective in the process of painting a mural on the Blair Square Pavilion. Source: Instagram @mapcmetroboston
By Theresa Knapp
Caoin Springer O’Durgy and his team were busy this summer creating vibrant murals around town as part of the Regional Trails Creative Placemaking Strategy project, a collaborative effort between the town and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
The Select Board awarded the contract to O’Durgy in August.
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A closeup of the mural painted on the doors of the Blair Square Pavilion by Caoin Springer O’Durgy and his team, The Good Boy Collective. Source: Instagram @mapcmetroboston
– The electrical box at Green and Washington Streets by muralist Caoin Springer O’Durgy. See more images on Instagram @cspringerillo.
Photo credit: Theresa Knapp
The electrical box at Washington and Hollis Streets was one of two painted by Caoin Springer O’Durgy and his team, The Good Boy Collective, as part of a collaboration between the town and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Photo credit: Theresa Knapp
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The whimsical murals, painted in a color-blind-friendly palette, can be found on the doors of the Blair Square pavilion and two downtown electrical boxes.
The Blair Square mural “features a pavilion symbolizing Holliston’s history, with a trail weaving through the town’s architecture and creating a path through time. Portals found in doorways physically connect different eras, inviting viewers to reflect on the town’s rich heritage. The mural also includes dynamic 3D hanging acrylic pieces that depict how the rail-trail might be traveled in different periods, with some figures designed to move in the wind.”
The electrical boxes can be found along Washington Street at Green Street and Hollis Street. The Green Street box “represents Holliston’s contemporary community, with figures walking towards downtown, their attire reflecting various historical periods beyond the colonial era;” and the Hollis Street box “symbolizes Holliston’s future, featuring futuristic elements juxtaposed with the town’s timeless architecture.”
A “grand unveiling” celebration was held on Sept. 24.
O’Durgy and his team, The Good Boy Collective (a trans-led group of artists dedicated to fostering support and collaboration within the artistic community), are based in Somerville.
For more photos and information, visit bit.ly/HollistonMurals
