The following projects were completed as part of various Public Art initiatives.
Sunny & Chair Public Art Project
2022 Midtown Crossing @ Omaha, Nebraska
11 local creatives, artists, illustrators and/or designers were selected to add color and inspiration to Midtown Crossing thanks to an array of hand-painted cedar wood Adirondack chairs. The artists were each matched with a signature/iconic Omaha landmark. The result is a dazzling, vibrant collection of Adirondack art pieces for the public to enjoy throughout the neighborhood’s Turner Park Patio for years to come.
My Inspiration:
Zorinsky Lake, featured on this chair, highlights and celebrates one of the many beautiful natural areas available for residents and visitors of Omaha to enjoy. Lakes, trails and sports fields found in West Omaha create a plethora of recreational activities during all four seasons. The design of this chair aims to evoke a laid-back atmosphere using recreational imagery and an easy-breezy color scheme, to encourage local exploration and appreciation of our natural landmarks
Unity Wall Mural
2021 Lake Worth, Florida
Palm Beach county invited artists to convert this once whitewashed concrete wall into dozens of murals. In 1954, this 1,175 foot concrete block wall was built to divide an entire neighborhood to comply with segregation zoning code — requiring black residents to live separated from white residents until 1969. Although segregation was over, the wall remained in place. Then, in 2020, the county began this mural project as part of an initiative to “break down the wall’s barriers of hate and injustice,” and create a symbolic transformation of the wall. Each one of the wall’s new murals reflects a part of this previously segregated community. Some murals tell stories of the past, others celebrate the people and cultures of the present, and more are designed to inspire future generations to continue fighting for equality and justice.
My Inspiration:
I had the privilege of painting a mural for the Unity Wall that highlighted an important neighborhood landmark during Segregation – the Lake Osborne School. This school in Lake Worth, Florida was once a segregation school for black children, and was run by Principal Robinson at the time. When painting this mural, I wanted to preserve the memories of the remaining locals who once attended that very school, so I chose to depict the building in its original color and landscaping (much different than how it looks today.) Everyday as I was working on the mural, I had local residents come by to tell me about their time attending the Osborne School, and their fond memories of Mrs. Robinson. I am so grateful to have been a part of this project, and am humbled by the kindness and storytelling from the community.
Outside the Box Public Art Project
2021 West Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach County’s Art in Public places invited artists to create original art inspired by contemporary and historical aspects of the Lake Region. Art proposals relate to aspects of The Glades’ natural and human-made environments, arts, culture, community, recreation, education and more. The artwork will be printed onto vinyl and wrapped around traffic signal boxes at intersections throughout the Lake Region.
My Inspiration:
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