MASSIEL GRULLON
Boston based artist Massiel Grullon is a muralist and designer known for creating work that evokes nostalgia, harmony, and interactivity. As an alumna of Boston Arts Academy and Artist For Humanity, Massiel’s artistic journey began at a young age. Her active involvement in the arts and collaborative murals within the Boston art community further shaped her artistic identity. In 2014, Massiel completed her bachelor’s degree in painting & graphic design at Montserrat College of Art. Since then, she has established herself as an independent working artist, engaging in design/fine arts, and mural projects. Her artwork encapsulates a sense of nostalgia, harmony, and interactivity, spanning across various genres, including portraits, abstract, graphic design, and murals. Through her artistic endeavors, Massiel Grullon continues to make a significant impact in the Boston art community, leaving a lasting impression with her captivating and evocative creations.
Instagram: @massielgrullondesigns
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ARTIST Q&A
Born: Boston, MA – Fenway
Currently lives: Medford, MA
Title of artwork: “Crimson Archway”
What’s it about?“Crimson Archway” represents a portal opening like a window in space and time to another dimension. The warm gradient colors represent energy circulation that concentrates and flows through both ways. These geometric symmetrical shapes are a reflection of architectural elements, nostalgia, and spirituality. These linear and geometric applications show repetition giving it a hypnotic vibrating aura effect.
Where else can we find your work? You can find my work in Hood Park in Charlestown where I have two murals currently installed. Another mural in Jamaica Plain, South Street.
Where is your favorite public art piece in the area? My current favorite mural of mine is “Knotical Waves” in Charlestown Navy Yard, Lot Lab
Who is your favorite Boston-area artist to follow?Im a fan of Rixy. Her work is simply empowering, and she is making a significant impact on the Boston art scene.
What’s your favorite way to spend a day off? Working out and listening to records
What was your top song for 2022? Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG’s
Favorite food spot in in Allston, Brighton or the surrounding area? I love Union and Grasshopper
What have you learned about your creative practice in recent years? Challenge yourself. Doing the same thing is such a bore. The more you push your limits, the greater your artistic growth becomes.
What is a piece of advice you would give to your past self as a young artist? To my past young artist self: don’t EVER call yourself a “starving artist” and don’t EVER undervalue yourself as an artist cause honey your artwork is truly valuable.
What is your dream project to work on? I have always wanted to do a mural for a roller skating rink and a bowling alley. That would be my dream!
