Through a mix of mediums, formats and perspectives local artists illuminate the unknown, color the previously black-and-white and add depth to our understanding of our surroundings, our lives, circumstances and more. Through our research process for the Thought provokers series we’ve come across so many works of art that have inspired us and we’d like to share some of those great examples of visual and performing arts, photography and other creative works with you below.

Peeking Through Foam – currently showing at The Gallery at South End Realty Group (link in profile) and also for sale. Swipe for close ups. 2017 Mixed acrylics on canvas 16×20 inches Colors: black, white, varied blues, magenta #originalart #paintingforsale #fluidart #blackandwhite #navy #interiordesign #biologicalart #structures #acrylicpaint #femalepainter #bostonart #abstractart #wallart #flowarts

A post Shared by Cynthia White Art (@cynthiawhiteart) on Jan 17, 2018 at 6:56pm PST

Couple of Betta fish #printmaking #monoprint #akuainks

A post shared by Bianca Furtado (@bianca_furtado_) on Apr 23, 2017 at 10:30am PDT

Just a few that are getting ready for Scope Miami next month. #studio #studiolife #brooksideartist #jamaicaplainpainter #jamaicaplainartist #bostonpainting #abstractart #artstudio #studiowall #bostonpainter #bostonartist #jpartist #procrastinationatitsfinest

A post shared by Adrian Negenborn (@adriannegenborn) on Nov 4, 2017 at 10:20am PDT

Blue Elephants. Prints coming soon 🤗 #elephant #elephants #babyelephant #elephantillustration #illustrator #childrensillustrator #childrensillustration #bostonartist #bostonillustrator #etsyshop #etsyseller #bestofetsy #elephantlove #babyroomdecor #childrensart #newenglandillustrator #coloredpencil #penandink #bespoke #smallbusiness #artprints #craft #blue #planetearth

A post shared by Catherine Weinfield-Zell (@catichedraws) on Jan 16, 2018 at 5:05am PST

Shadow drawing. #oilonpaper #oilpainting #oilbars #manilapaper #studiowarmup #artgalleries #artcollectors #artcurators #laurenglevineart #bostonartist #bostonpainter

A post shared by Lauren G. Levine (@laurenglevineart) on Jan 13, 2018 at 12:12pm PST

Getting back into this little 8” x 10” from Venice… #inthestudio #venice #italy #giudecca #pleinair #pleinairartist #pleinairpainting #gamblincolors #oils #oilpaint #artoftheday #arttravels #oilonpanel #bostonartist #bostonpainter #instaart #wetpaint #wip #landscape_lovers #landscapepainting

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A post shared by Nicholas King (@n_kingart) on May 18, 2017 at 12:32pm PDT

Inktober day 7: "Swamp" Kitty from the black lagoon #hookyspookydumbshit #inktober #inktober2017 #swamp #brushpen #blackandwhite #bostonart #bostonartist #bostonillustrator #worcesterart #drawingoftheday #artoftheday #indiaink #swampmonster #darkart #spanishmoss #bornonthebayou

A post shared by Brad Chapman (@brchapmanart) on Oct 7, 2017 at 7:57pm PDT

Single shot. #myndone #art #painting #bostongraffiti #floridagraffiti #floridaartist #bostonartist #color #popart #newyear #2018 #newwork #kissimme #massachuestts

A post shared by Tony (@prettytone151) on Jan 1, 2018 at 7:25am PST

Our song Kissing You, captured from our latest gig at @atwoods_tavern last week! Loved playing there and seeing all your beautiful faces! @starletteliv

A post shared by Righteous Liars (@righteousliars) on Feb 1, 2018 at 11:23am PST

Being me in this industry makes my job so much harder than it is for some other people. Everybody got a ego. Everybody wanna compete. Some people don’t want the chubby, queer, black girl to win. I let my heart speak for me and I stunt on myself, and beautiful things happen. Like meeting and opening up for @deadprez at @brighton_music. Thank y’all for making that what it was. @leographic

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Toe Jam Football Mom's Spaghetti: The Beatles-Eminem Connection…I almost died from shortness of breath three times during the filming #cover #acoustic #acousticcover #beatles #eminem #bostonmusicscene #bostonmusic #taylorguitars

A post shared by Chris Dalla Riva (@cdallarivamusic) on Nov 8, 2017 at 6:32pm PST

Free fallin on a Saturday ☀️

A post shared by Moe Torraco (@moetorraco) on Jan 27, 2018 at 11:15am PST

*****End of the Year Shows****** 12/27 D.C. @velvetloungedc 12/30 New York @thewaystation 12/31 Boston @turtleswampbrewing #bokettothewolf #losingmycool #wintershows #dc #boston #newyork #livemuisc #brooklyn #newyearseve

A post shared by Boketto The Wolf Music (@bokettothewolf) on Dec 21, 2017 at 5:02pm PST

"A Million Ways" is the closing track on the album Warm Winter and music video prequel to "Solarium" released earlier this year. View the full video here: https://youtu.be/MlUrqLsJ-KI Stream the full album: Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kbxsWF  Apple Music: http://apple.co/2iWU4Xo Director: Tom Hayton Dancer: Marina Stoimenova #andreobin #warmwinter #dreampop

A post shared by André Obin (@andreobin) on Jul 23, 2017 at 11:07am PDT

Looking back fondly on 2017 with my #2017bestnine Did your favorite piece of mine make the cut? Love to all and wishing you a new year full of love, light, and creativity ❤️

A post shared by Cheryl Polcaro (@polcaroarts) on Dec 31, 2017 at 11:55am PST

These ears can add some fun to ANY outfit! They are part of the #KHBcloset – add then to your look for a few shots!⠀ ⠀ hair/makeup @tada_style

A post shared by Katherine Henry // KHBoudoir (@kahenry) on Feb 4, 2018 at 5:35pm PST

The cutest little #Batman cons!! Thanks Aunty @carrolcm ! . . . . . #batman #converse #chucktaylors #chroniclesofmarcus #mykidsgotkicks #mykidsgotstyle #newkicks

A post shared by Cayce Wegman (@caycelee920) on May 26, 2017 at 1:33pm PDT

*laughing at something @kerri_herlihy said* : @erikpattonphoto M/U: @kerri_herlihy

A post shared by April Renzella (@april_renzella) on Feb 5, 2018 at 9:20am PST

We go together like chips & guac, corona & lime and sunday afternoons & football. Raise your hand if you are spending your day watching the @nfl playoffs eating all your favorite gameday snacks! #sundayfunday #chipsandguac #greetingcards

A post shared by JKF Design Co. (@jkfdesignco) on Jan 21, 2018 at 6:19am PST

#balletillustration #balletdrawing #dancedrawing #kitri #bostonillustrator #etsyseller #petiteallegra

A post shared by Petite Allegra (@petiteallegra) on Jan 28, 2018 at 8:34am PST

Feels so good to move again. #midnightvibes

A post shared by Kaylee "Impavido" Millis (@___impavido___) on Jan 28, 2018 at 12:18am PST

Repost By mrsemilyevans: MILY FOR @theimpression_ CREDITS Art Director: @jo_towell Photographer: @toddallenphoto Stylist: @mrsemilyevans
Makeup & hair @mariacristinaochoa MODEL @milyreuter @milkmodelmanagement . . #mrsemilyevans #stylesbyme #LONDON #stylist #makeupartist #mariacristinaochoamua #instabeauty #hair #boston #paris #theimpressionmagazine (via #appskottage.com #QuickReposter @AppKottage)

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