On a sunlit Saturday morning in Midtown, Houstonians came together for a one-of-a-kind yoga and meditation experience, part of the HueMan:Shelter public art project. Led by artist and anthropologist Marlon F. Hall, “Hueman Home” invited participants to reconnect with their sense of belonging, healing, and home, both within themselves and throughout the city they share.
Set to the sounds of live acoustic music, the event transformed Bagby Park into a living canvas of movement and reflection. Guided by Hall and a team of collaborators from By Way of Valor and Yoga Home HTX, attendees explored the idea of “home” through breath, intention, and community connection. Each pose mirrored the architectural flow of Hall’s larger work for HueMan:Shelter, an underpass installation that transforms the Spur 527 and Milam intersection into a sanctuary of color, light, and humanity.
The session was a meditation on identity and empathy. Rooted in Hall’s belief that creativity can heal cultural trauma, the experience encouraged participants to consider what it means to feel at home in mind, body, and spirit.
About the Artist
Marlon F. Hall is a Houston-based anthropologist, filmmaker, and public artist whose work bridges art and social healing. Through projects rooted in community storytelling, he creates public spaces that spark dialogue, connection, and transformation.
Discover the Art
HueMan:Shelter installations are now live throughout Midtown Houston, including murals, multimedia underpass art, and artist-designed bus shelters. Each piece was co-created by Houston artists and individuals impacted by homelessness, revealing stories of resilience and hope through art.
Explore the HueMan:Shelter Map to visit all six installations and experience how creativity transforms public space.
About HueMan:Shelter
HueMan:Shelter is a public art initiative funded through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge, with support from the City of Houston, Houston Arts Alliance, Midtown Houston, Career and Recovery Resources, and the Coalition for the Homeless. The project employs local artists and individuals experiencing homelessness to co-create public artworks that challenge perceptions, build community, and inspire empathy.