MassArt Painting Student Colomba Klenner (BFA ’25) was featured on GBH’s Community Canvas digital mural on March 5, 2025.

Klenner’s mural is a visual exploration of the interconnectedness in life, highlighting both the ecological significance of bees and the essential nature of human empathy.

“The anatomical heart, filled with blooming flowers and buzzing bees, represents the potential for growth and transformation when we allow ourselves to be open to connection,” Klenner says. “Just as bees pollinate flowers, we must cultivate empathy within our hearts, fostering an environment where kindness and understanding can thrive.”

She was born in Santiago, Chile and spent a large amount of time in Singapore before settling in Boston to pursue her career.

See more of her work on Instagram @mysticlovestudio and colombaklennerartist.myportfolio.com.

Read the full GBH article.