Black Walls Gallery

Brian Huntress

Brian Huntress is a Boston-based mixed media artist and songwriter whose punk-inspired, high-energy creations captivate millions weekly. Known for time-lapse videos blending original, full-studio productions with expressive, darkly whimsical art, Huntress crafts a visceral experience through sound and visuals. His music, written and produced with the grit of early punk, infuses his visual work with raw intensity.

Theodora Earthwurms

Theodora Earthwurms is a mixed media artist, curator, arts administrator, writer, and journalist based out of Boston, MA. She is also the cohost of Boston Art Podcast, a weekly release covering arts and culture in New England. Earthwurms’ work focuses on themes of gender experience, mental health, emotional expression, and personal documentation.

Duane Lucia

Duane Lucia is a Boston based mixed media artist, curator and filmmaker whose work is predominantly figurative. A recent show, “Urban Edge” in February 2024, featured sculptureand paintings made from upcycled organic materials found in his Fort Point neighborhood. “I often stumble upon discarded objects like wood, metal, furniture, glass, etc. that have unique qualities which resonate with me,” says Lucia, “I then take these objects and manipulate them to create a narrative art piece.”
Lucia is also owner and co-founder of Gallery East, an online pop-up venture. He has curated hundreds of exhibitions since opening the gallery in 1979 when it occupied 5000sq ft in the Leather District. From 2010 to 2017 he was the curator of exhibits at the West End Museum.His 90-minute documentary, All Ages premiered at the IFFB in 2012 and has shown at film festivals around the world. He also helped research Leonard Nimoy’s Boston in 2016 and is currently working on a three-part documentary about Urban Renewal in the 1950s, as well as an oral history project on the Fort Point arts community. Lucia’s current body of work called
“Gods and Myth” borrows from beliefs and images of Greek.

Closing reception for PURRR is on November 8, 2024

Kalin Marshall

Kalin Marshall is a clay sculptor weaving narratives of women’s strength, historical depth, and the raw emotion of motherhood into each creation. Crafted with care and adorned with thrifted jewels, Marshall’s pieces become storied tapestries in clay, celebrating femininity’s enduring grace. An advocate for sustainable artistry, her innovative use of recycled materials invites reflection on beauty’s second life. Kalin’s evocative representations captivate viewers, her exhibitions speaking to shared experiences and the unspoken bonds of womanhood. As an artist, she not only sculpts form but also sculpts thought, creating a space where material meets maternal legacy.

Edgar

I only paint what i feel is an Snapshot of my current life. What I love about painting is the attempt at that, even if it ends up in a landfill or in someones house. Every single line that was put down was an attempt at creating something that is hard to put into words, an experience, an auto biography of experiences. I love that I’m not alone in this, that I have an opportunity to express and not only that but to show people who don’t know me or my work a glimpse into my life. Thank you

Alz @Alz_Next

Alz’s artistic vision is deeply rooted in figurative expressionism, captivating audiences with evocative portrayals that delve into the dynamics of power and relationships. With a masterful command of form and color, Alz skillfully conveys the intricate interplay between vulnerability and strength, intimacy and distance.

Viewers are invited to contemplate the complexities of human connection and the profound influence of gender dynamics on society. His work serves as a mirror to the human experience, inviting reflection and dialogue on themes of identity, power, and desire.

Marc Clamage

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Marc Clamage attended the Tyler School of Art and then Boston University for his MFA. He
also studied at the Art Students’ League with David Leffel and the National Academy of Design
with Harvey Dinnerstein.
Mr. Clamage shows occasionally in galleries throughout the New England area. His most recent
major show was the Cambridge Art Association National Prize Show; he did not, however, win a
prize. Mr. Clamage has had one man shows in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Mr. Clamage’s series of oil portraits, “Panhandlers of Harvard Square,” was featured in the Boston
Globe Sunday Magazine. Almost 60 portraits were painted from life on the streets of Cambridge;
the full series may be viewed at the artist’s website, IPaintWhatISee.com, or is available in print from
Lulu.com.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
There are basically two kinds of artists: those who look inside themselves for inspiration, and those

who look outside themselves. I belong emphatically in the second group. I am not interested in self-
expression or self-exploration. I am interested in other-expression.

I consider myself a representational artist. By that I mean I paint what I see, only what I see, only
with it directly in front of me, in the moment. I work exclusively from life, premier coup, plein air, alla
prima,. I do not work from photographs, or memory, or imagination, or even from sketches; only
from life.
My intent as an artist is to experience visual reality at the source and convey that experience to the
viewer as directly, honestly and expressively as I can. It is to carve a bleeding chunk of visual reality
out of its surroundings and slap it down on a scrap of canvas.
ABOUT THESE PAINTINGS
I have been owned by cats for almost fifty years now. This is my daughter’s cat, Greta, who came to
live with us after college. Our two female cats at the time refused to give her the time of day, but our
male cat fell in love with her.
Cat personalities are as unique and varied as the human kind. Cats are people.
I collect skulls so when this skull was discovered in my neighbor’s garden, she called me in a panic.
It holds pride of place on my shelf between a caracal and a cheetah.

Closing reception for PURRR is on November 8, 2024

Kalin Marshall

Kalin Marshall is a clay sculptor weaving narratives of women’s strength, historical depth, and the raw emotion of motherhood into each creation. Crafted with care and adorned with thrifted jewels, Marshall’s pieces become storied tapestries in clay, celebrating femininity’s enduring grace. An advocate for sustainable artistry, her innovative use of recycled materials invites reflection on beauty’s second life. Kalin’s evocative representations captivate viewers, her exhibitions speaking to shared experiences and the unspoken bonds of womanhood. As an artist, she not only sculpts form but also sculpts thought, creating a space where material meets maternal legacy.

Edgar

I only paint what i feel is an Snapshot of my current life. What I love about painting is the attempt at that, even if it ends up in a landfill or in someones house. Every single line that was put down was an attempt at creating something that is hard to put into words, an experience, an auto biography of experiences. I love that I’m not alone in this, that I have an opportunity to express and not only that but to show people who don’t know me or my work a glimpse into my life. Thank you

Alz @Alz_Next

Alz’s artistic vision is deeply rooted in figurative expressionism, captivating audiences with evocative portrayals that delve into the dynamics of power and relationships. With a masterful command of form and color, Alz skillfully conveys the intricate interplay between vulnerability and strength, intimacy and distance.

Viewers are invited to contemplate the complexities of human connection and the profound influence of gender dynamics on society. His work serves as a mirror to the human experience, inviting reflection and dialogue on themes of identity, power, and desire.

Marc Clamage

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Marc Clamage attended the Tyler School of Art and then Boston University for his MFA. He
also studied at the Art Students’ League with David Leffel and the National Academy of Design
with Harvey Dinnerstein.
Mr. Clamage shows occasionally in galleries throughout the New England area. His most recent
major show was the Cambridge Art Association National Prize Show; he did not, however, win a
prize. Mr. Clamage has had one man shows in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Mr. Clamage’s series of oil portraits, “Panhandlers of Harvard Square,” was featured in the Boston
Globe Sunday Magazine. Almost 60 portraits were painted from life on the streets of Cambridge;
the full series may be viewed at the artist’s website, IPaintWhatISee.com, or is available in print from
Lulu.com.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
There are basically two kinds of artists: those who look inside themselves for inspiration, and those

who look outside themselves. I belong emphatically in the second group. I am not interested in self-
expression or self-exploration. I am interested in other-expression.

I consider myself a representational artist. By that I mean I paint what I see, only what I see, only
with it directly in front of me, in the moment. I work exclusively from life, premier coup, plein air, alla
prima,. I do not work from photographs, or memory, or imagination, or even from sketches; only
from life.
My intent as an artist is to experience visual reality at the source and convey that experience to the
viewer as directly, honestly and expressively as I can. It is to carve a bleeding chunk of visual reality
out of its surroundings and slap it down on a scrap of canvas.
ABOUT THESE PAINTINGS
I have been owned by cats for almost fifty years now. This is my daughter’s cat, Greta, who came to
live with us after college. Our two female cats at the time refused to give her the time of day, but our
male cat fell in love with her.
Cat personalities are as unique and varied as the human kind. Cats are people.
I collect skulls so when this skull was discovered in my neighbor’s garden, she called me in a panic.
It holds pride of place on my shelf between a caracal and a cheetah.

ALZ: @alz_next

Alz’s artistic vision is deeply rooted in figurative expressionism, captivating audiences with evocative portrayals that delve into the dynamics of power and relationships. With a masterful command of form and color, Alz skillfully conveys the intricate interplay between vulnerability and strength, intimacy and distance.

Viewers are invited to contemplate the complexities of human connection and the profound influence of gender dynamics on society. His work serves as a mirror to the human experience, inviting reflection and dialogue on themes of identity, power, and desire.

Adam O’Day @adam_oday 

There are 2 main series that I focus on, Cityscapes and Structural/Perception. In my Cityscapes series I portray what a landscape feels like, what I remember about it. I paint everyday urban scenes that have some familiar subject matter, but painted through the eyes of someone from another dimension. I’m using color as value. I’m using alien color schemes.
I’m abstracting scenes, using expressionism and impressionism. I’m not limiting my decision making to stay within the boundaries. When I have an idea, I paint it without a second thought. The first idea is always the most exciting. Which brings in the second series. Structural/Perception series reflects the more personal and emotional side of my work. Each painting, sometimes plastered with collage and cut paper, is another realm I can visit, away from our own dimension.
Some pieces delve deeper into humanity. These structural dimension paintings are linked to current events, life’s trials and tribulations, and primal instincts. Where the cityscapes are more figurative, more outward and are based on my observation and memory.

Amanda Hill @a.b.hill 

Through my artistic practice, I work to celebrate life’s subtle intricacies. I elevate the ordinary and shed light on the overlooked and the underrepresented. In a world that often rushes past the beauty of the mundane, my work stands as a reminder that all of life’s moments are meant to be cherished, shared, and celebrated. From reimagining everyday objects to amplifying unheard narratives, my work is a celebration of diversity and a call to embrace even our smallest shared experiences.

Anna Fubini: @anna_fubini_art

I am an experimental fiber and mixed media artist who creates sculptures and installations. At the core of my work is the idea of duality and deconstruction in both processes and themes. I find inspiration by experimenting with my approach and gravitating toward materials with uncontrollable natures. I seek them out because I want to learn to work with them rather than fight against them and find the forms held within; I use methods such as twisting wire and yarn, hand dyeing with natural dyes, and other experimental processes to sculpt fibers and fabrics into branching forms. I use abstraction to embody the often overwhelming and complex natures of thoughts and emotions and show the messiness, darkness, and humor inherent in them. By combining elements of expressionism, abstraction, and surrealism, I aim to express the internal thorough representations of the external, find the beauty in the ugly, and distort the mundane to bring out its inherent strangeness. I ground these more abstract and conceptual elements with reminders of physicality and humanity to represent the connection between the physical and mental. My goal is to invite the viewer into a place of discomfort that encourages reflection on their physicality and the emotional processes of their conscious mind.

Brandalizm @brandalizm

Brand Rockwell, aka Brandalizm, a visual storyteller based in the historic city of Boston. His work is heavily influenced by the raw and rebellious nature of graffiti. Through visionary creations, he aims to challenge societal expectations and norms, and instead, pave his own bold and unapologetic path. Each stroke of paint and every intricate detail in his pieces represents a powerful message of personal expression and social commentary. The goal is to ignite a spark within the audience, inciting them to challenge the status quo and embrace their own unique identity.

Chepe Leña: @wordtosamo 

Chepe’s work gives off a creative and artistic first impression. He showcases a strong passion for street art, graffiti, and illustrations. The vibrant colors, detailed designs, and unique styles suggest that he has a deep appreciation for visual art and enjoys creating it.

His work reflects a bold, expressive personality, with a focus on creativity and originality. Overall, it gives off a vibe of someone who values artistic expression and enjoys exploring various forms of visual culture.

Fu’una @_fuuna_

In Chamoru, the phrase for turning on the light is “na’lå’la i kandet,” which translates to “give life to the light.” The series of five paintings in my Na’lå’la series seeks to capture a sense of light, inspired in part by Dutch portraits. The paintings integrate human and floral subjects. They are quiet and emotive, yet vibrant and dynamic. Abstract calligraphic movements hint at architectural forms. Designed to be experienced in person, the paintings feature rich textures and fluorescent highlights, enhancing their visual impact and depth.

Ivonne Blanco @blancomachete

Blanco’s archival ink paintings explore the tension between order and chaos. Expressive and energetic ink is layered on top of a rubber resist,  blending colors and creating organic forms while defining precise shapes and geometric outlines. Drawing from Cuban elements and folklore, this painting depicts a daughter of Yemayá, an Orisha of Santería. Daughters of Yemayá have ties to the sea, are strong and maternal protectors, and have a compassionate spirit. The shrimp is a nod to José Martí’s cautionary tale, El Camarón Encantado. Combined, they represent a facet of Cuban identity.

MerkAveli: @merkaveliart

Meanwhile…

Rory Beerits: @rory_beerits_art

Rory Beerits has developed a sculptural style that employs the traditional methods of metalworking and found object assembly as a lens through which to investigate the spiritual power of the natural world. Utilizing decidedly human materials from our anthropocentric era, Beerits reworks these unremarkable artifacts from our environment into icons of animal mythology. His process begins like ritual, focusing deeply on animal anatomy while seeking out specific objects to suit the form and function of the creature. Sourcing materials from junkyards, street corners, and fellow up-cyclers, the seemingly mundane becomes subject to metamorphosis; scythes transform into wings, colanders into scales, wrenches into pincers, and oil drums into feathers. The creatures manifested sit between the immediately identifiable and the otherworldly, invoking the possibilities beyond our constructs of history and memory. Through these objects Beerits reminds us of our great capacity for personal transformation. Like meditations, these vessels combine elements of the everyday, the sublime, and the transcendent to touch upon a sacred space at the crossroads of instinct and intuition.

Phia @phiaart_

Boston based Haitian American multidisciplinary artist, Sophia Dubuisson, known as Phia, has been honing her skills in drawing, painting, and various mediums for the past 10 years.
While completing her high school studies, she discovered a passion for art. Since then, she has paired her love for Art with her fascination with the human mind. In 2021 she graduated from the university of Massachusetts with a B.A. in Psychology.
I blend my portraiture skills with my experience in my field of study to bring about the perfect marriage of her two passions on a canvas.
My evolution as an artist is a depiction of the essence of life itself. Dabbling into different mediums in the search of “the” one. Trapping the most basic, yet overly complex thing that is emotions. I challenge my viewers to find themselves, in the visual depictions of my memories on canvas. Representation matters.

ALZ: @alz_next

Alz’s artistic vision is deeply rooted in figurative expressionism, captivating audiences with evocative portrayals that delve into the dynamics of power and relationships. With a masterful command of form and color, Alz skillfully conveys the intricate interplay between vulnerability and strength, intimacy and distance.

Viewers are invited to contemplate the complexities of human connection and the profound influence of gender dynamics on society. His work serves as a mirror to the human experience, inviting reflection and dialogue on themes of identity, power, and desire.

Anna Fubini: @anna_fubini_art

I am an experimental fiber and mixed media artist who creates sculptures and installations. At the core of my work is the idea of duality and deconstruction in both processes and themes. I find inspiration by experimenting with my approach and gravitating toward materials with uncontrollable natures. I seek them out because I want to learn to work with them rather than fight against them and find the forms held within; I use methods such as twisting wire and yarn, hand dyeing with natural dyes, and other experimental processes to sculpt fibers and fabrics into branching forms. I use abstraction to embody the often overwhelming and complex natures of thoughts and emotions and show the messiness, darkness, and humor inherent in them. By combining elements of expressionism, abstraction, and surrealism, I aim to express the internal thorough representations of the external, find the beauty in the ugly, and distort the mundane to bring out its inherent strangeness. I ground these more abstract and conceptual elements with reminders of physicality and humanity to represent the connection between the physical and mental. My goal is to invite the viewer into a place of discomfort that encourages reflection on their physicality and the emotional processes of their conscious mind.

Chepe Leña: @wordtosamo 

Chepe’s work gives off a creative and artistic first impression. He showcases a strong passion for street art, graffiti, and illustrations. The vibrant colors, detailed designs, and unique styles suggest that he has a deep appreciation for visual art and enjoys creating it.

His work reflects a bold, expressive personality, with a focus on creativity and originality. Overall, it gives off a vibe of someone who values artistic expression and enjoys exploring various forms of visual culture.

Dave Croc: @crocpaints

Dave “Croc” O’Connor is a Boston, Massachusetts based visual artist who primarily paints canvases and murals with spray paint as his medium of choice. In 2013, he fell in love with graffiti while attending college in Washington, D.C.. Since then, he incorporates techniques of the art form into his paintings with letters, vibrant colors, flares, and drips. Croc’s goal is to evoke feelings of youthfulness and inspiration. He often uses a bright color pallet paired with bold outlines. He strives to develop a style that is considered not only great as graffiti, but also, as contemporary art.

Rory Beerits: @rory_beerits_art

Rory Beerits has developed a sculptural style that employs the traditional methods of metalworking and found object assembly as a lens through which to investigate the spiritual power of the natural world. Utilizing decidedly human materials from our anthropocentric era, Beerits reworks these unremarkable artifacts from our environment into icons of animal mythology. His process begins like ritual, focusing deeply on animal anatomy while seeking out specific objects to suit the form and function of the creature. Sourcing materials from junkyards, street corners, and fellow up-cyclers, the seemingly mundane becomes subject to metamorphosis; scythes transform into wings, colanders into scales, wrenches into pincers, and oil drums into feathers. The creatures manifested sit between the immediately identifiable and the otherworldly, invoking the possibilities beyond our constructs of history and memory. Through these objects Beerits reminds us of our great capacity for personal transformation. Like meditations, these vessels combine elements of the everyday, the sublime, and the transcendent to touch upon a sacred space at the crossroads of instinct and intuition.

MerkAveli: @merkaveliart

Meanwhile…

ALZ: @alz_next

Alz joins Black Walls Gallery as guest curator to open its very first fine art show with Perception Vs. Perspective on Thursday, August 17, 2024.

Alz’s artistic vision is deeply rooted in figurative expressionism, captivating audiences with evocative portrayals that delve into the dynamics of power and relationships. With a masterful command of form and color, Alz skillfully conveys the intricate interplay between vulnerability and strength, intimacy and distance.

Viewers are invited to contemplate the complexities of human connection and the profound influence of gender dynamics on society. His work serves as a mirror to the human experience, inviting reflection and dialogue on themes of identity, power, and desire.