Local artists Juan Diaz and Brett Cullen recently created new artwork at the Sacramento Street pedestrian tunnel.

By Jessica Sisavath

The Somerville Arts Council (SAC) debuts a new mural at Sacramento Street by local artists. The Council contacted local artist Hector Sanchez to search for local graffiti artists to help paint a mural at Sacramento Street’s pedestrian tunnel.

Justin Diaz used color, inspiration, and expression on one side of the tunnel and Brett Cullen’s used unity and peace as inspiration for the other side of the tunnel. The two selected artists brought old school hip style in combination with some influence from the local graffiti of the 80s. Additionally, they were influenced by the tunnel’s history of being known as a graffiti wall from the late 90s and 2000s, hoping to invigorate the tunnel’s history.

The SAC and the local artists’ goal was to create inspiration for young artists in the area, hopefully becoming an ongoing project to keep the underground art in the tunnel a collaborative art space for viewing.

Somerville residents can follow the local artists on Instagram, Juan Diaz (Juisemoney) and Brett Cullen (Thatflyguy_b), and Hector Sanchez (hector_luis_sanchez).