In 2022, three incredible artists with local ties to Lowell transformed Derby Park, a central meeting space of Middlesex Community College, in the heart of Lowell’s Historic District.
In 2022, three incredible artists with local ties to Lowell transformed Derby Park, a central meeting space of Middlesex Community College, in the heart of Lowell’s Historic District.
“Apsara” by Mattaya Fitts
Mattaya grew up visiting her family in Lowell, and celebrates her Cambodian heritage with vibrant imagery of Khmer Apsara dancing tradition, continuing a prominent cultural legacy of a city that is home to the country’s second largest population of Cambodian-Americans.
“I am Woman” by Quest9
‘I am Woman’ represents the strength in femininity, diversity and the multicultural community of Lowell. Each piece of our social identities and culture influence the energy and community around us, symbolized by the glitch. As women, there is a sense of chaos in today’s social climate, but we stand stronger when we stand together.
“The Other Me/ El Otro Yo/ La Otra Yo” by Andrew Tricoche
Andrew’s mural for Middlesex Community College presents Aztec inspired geometric snakes and dragons with vejigante patterns that represent the artist’s Puerto Rican heritage.
Mattaya Fitts is a visual artist born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, whose practice encompasses painting, drawing, and photography within a studio and mural discipline. With a conceptual and figurative […]
Quest Nine (Kori ‘Q’ Thomas) is an artist and designer residing in New England. She started creating after a profound healing experience with Art Therapy in 2015. Her style was […]
