Generational Healing at The Hive Market

Refuge Art School is proud to announce the completion of Generational Healing, a new collaborative mural now installed at the Hive Public Market at 101 Paige Street in Lowell, led and designed by two of our amazing young and emerging artists Kayla Pinales & Nev Morin. Painted by Refuge students, the mural celebrates the resilience of Lowell's diverse communities while honoring the small entrepreneurs who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and strengthening the local economy.

At the heart of the mural is a mother-and-daughter figure, symbolizing the passing of knowledge, culture, and hope from one generation to the next. Native plants intertwine throughout the composition alongside fabric-inspired patterns that reference the many cultures and histories woven into the city's identity. Together, these elements tell a story of resilience, renewal, and the healing that can happen when communities invest in one another.

The title, Generational Healing, reflects the mural's central message: that healing is not only personal, but collective. It happens through relationships, shared traditions, entrepreneurship, cultural pride, and the spaces we create together. As the Hive Public Market continues to support local businesses, many of them immigrant-owned; the mural serves as a visual tribute to the determination and creativity that define Lowell.

Projects like this are an essential part of Refuge Art School's mission.

Our public art program provides young artists with opportunities to work collaboratively, engage with community partners, and gain real-world experience designing and installing large-scale murals. Students develop technical skills while learning how public art can strengthen neighborhoods, tell community stories, and create a sense of belonging. We are grateful to the Hive Public Market for partnering with our students and providing a space where art and community can come together. Collaborations like this allow emerging artists to leave a lasting mark on the city while celebrating the people and stories that make Lowell unique.

If you're in the area, we invite you to stop by 101 Paige Street to experience Generational Healing in person, support the incredible vendors inside the Hive Public Market, and celebrate the creativity and resilience that continue to shape our community.