Mixed Media
The creative vision of teen designers, building prototypes out of cardboard and paper, is now a stunning ceiling installation at Park 151 in Cambridge Crossing. Cascade—designed by AFH's 3D Design Studio team in partnership with the prominent developer DivcoWest and CBT Architects—is made of approximately three miles of steel ball chain, a simple known material that when intentionally repurposed creates an impressive entry to this new residential.
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DivcoWest and CBT
Dimension
Approximately three linear miles
Material
Steel ball chain
Studios
3D Design
Designed and fabricated this beautiful gavel in honor of Dr. Joshua Boger for Discovering Justice’s 2020 Champion of Justice award. It is made out of beautiful cherry wood, laser cut with a small notch in the based to hold the gavel.
Client
Discovering Justice
Dimensions
8.5”x3”x1/8”
Materials
Cherry Wood
Studios
3D Design
Designed and fabricated stunning awards for the second year in a row for our partner Discovering Justice. The New England Innocence Project Award was made out of laser cut wood with a wood tint application, with five Board of Trustees Discovering Justice Awards made of the same with laser cut acrylic.
Client
Discovering Justice
Dimensions
4"x6", 5"x7"
Materials
Baltic birch wood, wood tint, acrylic
Studios
3D Design
Commissioned by NY-based art consultant Museum Editions, AFH created artwork for 18 featured walls, spanning four floors of Nixon Peabody’s new office in Boston. Here an original AFH photo by teen artist YanYing "Yvonne" Chen printed on triple-layered, custom-designed aluminum sheets, by our 3D Design Studio.
Client
Museum Editions for Nixon Peabody
Location
Boston, MA
Dimensions
4'x6'
Studios
3D Design, Photography
AFH licensed up to 40 art images for use as a cover for ‘invitation box’ vessels each carrying a special code for customers to access an online gift market. Each box cover repurposes as functional stand-alone art (wall hanging or self-standing) with an art label that highlights the teen artist and AFH mission.
Client
Alyce
Dimensions
7"x7"
Studios
Painting
Designed and fabricated ‘ICIC 100’, Special Recognition, and Hall of Fame awards that recognize and celebrate the fastest-growing businesses located in America’s inner cities. The design included an elaborate backdrop, allowing for a ‘reveal’ as awards were distributed during ICIC’s 2019 National Conference.
Client
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC)
Materials
Acrylic, Aluminum
Dimensions
Various
Studios
3D Design
This 3-dimensional mixed-media artwork consists of 192 individual collages, each six by six inches and mounted edge to edge in a grid. The collages are created using reclaimed magazines and are coated in a glossy, eco-friendly resin.
Client
Gerding Edlen
Dimensions
6’ x 8’
Materials
Reclaimed magazines, eco-friendly resin, plywood
Studios
3D Design
AFH was commissioned by Clarks to create five tables (two of which were high-tops), and four stools, inspired by furniture we made for Neiman Marcus, for Clarks Vegas Showroom. The table and stool top designs were handcrafted using recycled Clarks' catalogs, with each one a unique design within the aesthetic collection.
Client
Clarks
Location
Las Vegas, MA
Size
Various
Materials
Stainless steel, recycled magazines, plywood, eco-friendly resin
Studios
3D Design
Inspired by our reVision furniture line, AFH custom-designed and built 18 tables incorporating the company’s print collateral. This line features surfaces constructed from recycled materials set in an eco-friendly resin.
Client
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Dimensions
3’ Round
Materials
Reclaimed print collateral, stainless steel, eco-friendly resin
Studios
3D Design
Commissioned by NY-based art consultant Museum Editions, AFH created artwork for 18 featured walls, spanning four floors of Nixon Peabody’s new offices. Created using custom-made AFH ReVision tiles, ‘336 Stories’ adds the voice of Boston youth to their office space.
Client
Nixon Peabody
Studios
3D Design
AFH partnered with Boston Community Pediatrics (BCP) to exhibit teen created artwork for the community they serve. The exhibit features a 17-piece collection of mixed media and paintings for their reception room and a series 10 large-scaled painted murals for their façade. In response to the pandemic, the teen artists at AFH created a series of portraits titled “Facing the Future” to raise awareness on staying safe and strong together. The masks are a symbol of unity for a greater cause. AFH is happy to support BCP through this collaborative exhibition and grateful to the residents of 1850 Condominiums for their support.
Client
Boston Community Pediatrics
Location
Boston, MA
Dimensions
6”x6” ReVision tiles (6), 12”x12” paintings (7), 18”x24” paintings (2), 24”x36” paintings (2), and 54”x54” painted murals (10)
Materials
Paint on vinyl, acrylic on wood, acrylic on canvas, and reclaimed magazine plywood and resin.
In partnership with
National Grid, City of Boston Department of Youth Engagement & Employment SuccessLink’s Peer 2 Peer Youth Campaign, AFH’s Community Arts Initiative
Studios
Painting, 3D Design
Designed and constructed “reBloom” for the lobby of Bank of America's Boston headquarters as a tribute and commitment to recycling and the environmental movement. This 13’ sculpture features a vase constructed of entirely of recycled materials.
Client
Bank of America
Location
100 Federal St, Boston, MA
Dimensions
13’ x 3.5’ x 3.5’
Materials
Recycled soda cans, office paper, take-out containers, and cardboard
Studios
3D Design
Designed for the lobby of the State Street building in Boston’s Innovation District, this botanically inspired array of 47 hand-sprayed metal panels mimics nature’s movement and color and brings echoes of the adjacent park to the corporate indoors.
Client
State Street
Location
Boston, MA
Dimensions
28’ x 16’ x 8’
Studios
3D Design
Designed and created a sculpture of the recycle symbol comprised of aluminum and 6,000 recycled bottle caps. The sculpture was installed at Logan Airport in honor of Earth Day.
Client
Massachusetts Port Authority
Location
Logan International Airport, Boston, MA
Dimensions
8’x8’
Studios
3D Design
Design and fabrication of a mixed media ReVision collage wall relief for the lobby at Harvard’s Soldiers Field Park graduate residence. The design and color palette complements the AFH ReVision wall relief installed in the Harvard Business School‘s SFP3 elevator lobby.
Client
Harvard University Housing Northstar Project and Real Estate Services
Location
Harvard’s Soldiers Field Park graduate residence
Dimensions
4.125’h x 7.5’w 1/2” tube
Materials
Reclaimed magazines Eco-friendly resin Baltic birch plywood Aluminum square tubing Paint
Studios
3D Design
Dove and Donkey pop-up store in The Street at Chestnut Hill showcases art created by teens at AFH alongside their consciously crafted home textiles and unique home essentials. AFH retains 100% of the proceeds from the sales while shoppers who purchase AFH artwork will receive a 10% discount on Dove and Donkey home textiles.
Client
Dove and Donkey
Location
The Street at Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA
Dimensions
Various sizes of collages and paintings
Materials
Mixed media on wood and canvas
Studios
Painting, 3D Design