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“Workshops are where I hold a mirror up in front of people and ask them to look at themselves, so they understand that this creative process starts with them.” – Rob “Problak” Gibbs
Co-presented with the American Repertory Theater and as part of the series of ArtsThursdays, a university-wide initiative supported by the Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA).
The A.R.T.’s new Allston home will feature a 200-foot-long mural designed by acclaimed Boston muralist Dr. Rob “Problak” Gibbs. Learn about the public engagement process that has guided the creation of this new artwork.
Guided by a core design principle of universal access, A.R.T. and its architects explored how the David E. and Stacey L. Goel Center for Creativity & Performance could extend the theater’s impact beyond its audiences and into its broader community. Drawing on Allston’s rich tradition as a hub for music, performance, and art—especially murals—they designed the building’s north wall to display a mural. For more information about this commission
Rob Problak Gibbs is a visual artist, organizer, and community builder who has transformed the cultural landscape of Boston through his vision. He describes his murals as “mirrors in which residents can see themselves.” Problak’s seven-part Breathe Life mural series, each mural a verse in a love song to the city, has received national acclaim, most recently as the first local and Black artist to paint the coveted Dewey Square Mural on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
This event is part of ArtsThursdays, a university-wide initiative supported by the Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA).
Parking: Please note that ArtLab does not have parking, and area street parking is limited. Ride-share and public transit are recommended.