DRKHRT
DRKHRT is a large-scale sculpture composed of three 9-foot tall, pixelated hearts. With colorful lights, glinting glass, and a dark steel structure, DRKHRT is artist Matthew Bajor's latest expression of love for his community. Built at Artisan's Asylum by Bajor with help from local community members, DRKHRT's 18in steel cubes provided an opportunity to grow skills, make friends, and have fun.
The primary philosophy of DRKHRT is one of love, collaboration, and growth, with an acknowledgement that it is also one of the leading causes of pain and suffering. What we don't love rarely hurts us.
Heart of Allston Event - Saturday, March 8th
01/11
I heART Allston Because:
I heart Allston because...
Real responses from real Allston lovers.
1. Love the community- everyone shows up no matter how big or small.
2. I love zone3 because of all the cool events that you guys put on for the community!
3. The events are cool and they’re great at bringing the community together.
4. It’s so beautiful.
5. I just think Matthew’s geometric installations are cool.
6. So many people from different cultures!
7. I love any effort to support and promote the arts!
8. The Allston art scene is growing and powerful and awesome and I want to see more events like this promoting the Arts scene.
9. I love tacos and hot chocolate!
10. Really unique area with lots of yummy food and art.
11. Because it's so pedestrian and cyclist friendly!
12. Allston has a very diverse population and the people in it are relatively friendly as well as compassionate to one another.
13. The energy.
14. Allston's art scene has so many community events - we have enjoyed participating in many events at the Zone 3.
15. I love Allston for it's vibrant community! There's always something going on.
16. The vibrant art and tight knit community!!
17. This is the area where I first started living after coming to the USA, and since then this area has a special place in my heart. I’ve had the best and the worst moments here, and I intend to continue making more memories in Allston itself.
18. Art events are fun. A chance to meet new people.
19. I love spring.
20. I go to class in Allston!
21. The community is so artistic and it also has the best food in Boston.
22. Artisan's Asylum -- an OG makerspace that spins out a lot of local energy.
23. Brand new bike lanes.
24. Fun activities.
25. Why I love Allston? Because it's got a great community vibe.
26. Provides a nice setting for social interaction.
27. I love that there is access to community spaces and good food!
28. Walkable, friendly, Charles.
29. Cuz it's weird!!!!!
30. Love the art and being inspired.
31. Love that it’s a space for building community and being artistic!
32. It’s inspirational and motivational.
33. moved to Boston 12yrs ago and Allston was my first home here.
34. Bikable, community-oriented, and brimming with creativity!
35. Events like this make me love!
36. Love the food scene and music scene
37. The amazing, tasty diverse food options and the kind and funky people that call it home.
38. It a chic place where college students and adults can coexist without any division or misunderstanding.
39. I love the community feeling and opportunities for young people to get together.
40. I love it for it is something to do and it's for free.
41. Love the eclectic melting pot that is the area.
42. I love how accessible it is.
43. Affordable.
44. Tacos are gods gift to mankind.
45. Because I’m a fellow artist as well and this seems like a fun get together.
46. I'm so excited about community events for all ages centered around the arts.
47. Because you guys are awesome.
48. Always love appreciating local artists work!
49. Tacos are yummy and I love an event.
50. I love Allston/Brighton because it is a nice neighborhood with lots of amenities and activities. Everything is within walking distance and the public transportation is easily accessible
51. I love bright colors, joyful convos, and loud culture.
52. Friends and art!
53. Always great to see and support local artist.
54. Good food.
55. Allston is inclusive of all- has helpful services to support people living with mental health challenges or developmental disabilities.
56. I'm so excited for THUD and for art!
57. I love Allston because it is a vibrant, diverse, and safe community.
58. Friendly, diverse people.
59. It brings vibrant art and community spirit to make the neighborhood unique and exciting.
60. I love Allston because everything is so conveniently located!
61. I love the little communities within Allston/Brighton! The Sil is like 21st Cheers plus emo bands. What could possibly be better?
62. I’m new to the area and I’d love to explore local art and meet the community.
63. I love living in a place full of cultures and creatives and diagonal streets.
64. The fantastic restaurants and community events!
65. Food, bars, and lots of public transit!
66. We love the Allston community as well as supporting fellow artists and creatives
67. Amazing food all close together.
68. Love what? Matt Bajor's work? I love it because it's colorful and big and have fire!!
69. I love Allston's neighborhoods, they're so tight knit and sweet!
70. Ringer Park actually slaps.
71. I love Allston for its beautiful art and culture.
72. I love Allston because of all the different vibes and micro cultures it has. There is always so much to do and see!
73. Matt’s an inspiration!
74. There is a great sense of community with the various spaces that act as a 3rd space.
75. Food, art, community! Allston has it all and is the beating heart of our life.
76. Lots of things to do.
77. Because it’s an opportunity to stay connected with art and the art is part of my daily life.
78. I love the community and exposure to many artists.
79. I love the multiple hot pot restaurants in the same street!
80. I love the south asian food scene in Allston!
81. I love Allston because of its amazing Asian food! Shoutout to Coreanos!
82. The community - everyone shows up for one another no matter how big or small the event.
83. Allston has everything and is filled with cool people and events, what more could you want?
84. It's so pedestrian and cyclist friendly!
85. People take care of each other! Allston residents on the Everything Free page are always lending a helping hand!
86. Friends and art.
87. Allston was my first home away from home. Where I got to see the best bands, met the most amazing people and adored its street art.
88. The great array of diverse foods!
89. The residents (rats included) are the best around.
90. I heart Allston because of Trader Joe’s and Sloane’s gluten free nights.
91. The fantastic food and community events!
92. Food and community engagement.
93. I love music , love the community and love seeing the work of local artists.
94. I’m local and I draw too!!
95. I heart Allston because of all the art filled public spaces.
96. I ❤️Allston
97. Of the great community and all the places to eat.
98. I love Allston Christmas!
99. I love art and diversity!
100. I love the south Asian food scene there!
101. It's a vibrant and colorful community that fosters research, business and technology.
About the artist
Matthew Bajor
Matthew Bajor is an artist and engineer living in Lower Allston practicing his craft at Artisan's Asylum, a state-of-the-art community maker's space in Brighton. Bajor's collection of works includes small sculptures of fine coldworked glass and large-scale metal sculptures with LEDs that spin, sparkle, and react. He uses glass, metal, light, and motion combined with traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge fabrication techniques to create works that inspire and engage. More information on his fabrication can be found at https://bostondigitalfab.com and artworks at https://matthew.bajor.art
“As a resident of Allston-Brighton who has the opportunity to practice my craft just up the block from our apartment, I consider Allston to be the heart of my operation. Whether walking along the Charles, in the parks, or down the streets of Lower Allston, the neighborhood continues to inspire feelings of belonging. This has led to my newest large-scale sculpture: DRKHRT. With Allston-Brighton being so central to my practice and life, I’m fortunate to share this new work with my friends, neighbors, and community members! The Grove is central to my daily universe, it’s wonderful to have the chance to create an installation that will be enjoyed by the community with the added bonus of beautifying daily walks with my Golden Retriever, Futaleufu.” – Matthew Bajor
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