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Art Inspired by the New Lynn Bike Path

This project was inspired by the newly revitalized Northern Strand Community Trail and the Lynn Community Path—nearly ten miles of trail that connected residents, commuters, and recreational users to one another and to the natural beauty of Lynn. Living nearby, I felt incredibly fortunate to experience this path regularly. During the pandemic and throughout a difficult personal health crisis, it became a place of renewal, observation, and quiet strength. Spending countless hours walking and admiring the landscape along the trail, this project grew close to my heart.

The work aligned with the city’s goal to reinvigorate Lynn and transform public spaces through the arts. By combining an indoor exhibition with an outdoor installation, the project celebrated the bike path as a lively, scenic, and welcoming space—one that brought people together while improving quality of life in the city. The artwork invited viewers to slow down, notice their surroundings, and reflect on how transformative shared public spaces can be.

Art Exhibit

Galleries At LynnArts (GALA)
August 29 – September 5, 2023

The gallery exhibition, presented in the Community Gallery at GALA, featured original watercolor paintings inspired by moments along the bike path. The work ranged from landscapes and wildlife to portraiture, capturing a diverse set of scenes and experiences encountered along the trail. The exhibit offered visitors an opportunity to see familiar places through a more attentive lens and to appreciate the quiet beauty woven into the everyday environment.

Outdoor Installation

September 9 – September 25, 2023

The outdoor installation was a free public exhibit consisting of 19 paintings reproduced on yard signs and installed directly along the bike path in Lynn. The installation begins at Marsh View Park at the Saugus/Lynn border on Boston Street, where the trail crosses the marsh with expansive water views on both sides. From there, it continues through Barry Park (606 Boston Street), then into a neighborhood park between Cottage and Spencer Streets, featuring new playground equipment and raised community garden beds. After passing Market Basket, the exhibit concludes at the disused Bennett Street bridge.

By placing the artwork directly within the landscape that inspired it, the installation encourages cyclists, walkers, and neighbors to pause, observe, and reconnect with the natural beauty that exists within an urban setting.