With Community
Above: Students examining the world of microbiology and identify patterns that exist within cell structures. From the project “Reflections”.
Working With
In my community-engaged public art, I center the same values of connection and exploration that drive my studio practice. Rather than prescribing a specific aesthetic, I approach mural making as a restorative dialogue—utilizing the "WITH" framework to define goals and discover solutions alongside the community.
Because they are direct responses to the communities they live with, these murals are diverse in subject matter, ranging from bold abstraction to figurative storytelling. Whether illustrating personal narratives, environmental advocacy, or cultural history, my role as a facilitator is to ensure the creative process is shared, empowering communities to translate their unique lived experiences into monumental public art.
Spotlight Projects
Frei/heit : Free\dom
Connecting stories from the democratic histories of Philadelphia (USA) and Frankfurt am Main (Germany), this transcontinental mural brought together artists and youth from both countries to connect around the perpetual fight for human rights and social justice.
Spark of Creativity
Through community insight and input, we created our own definition of “creativity”. Bringing together different perspectives and experiences, this mural acts as a beacon on the outside the new community arts hub inviting the public to explore and create.
More Projects
Waterways
Tracing the imprint of historic streams and understanding the flow of contemporary waterways, neighborhood youth investigate the importance of downstream science and the impact on their environment in the Mantua neighborhood of West Philadelphia.
Vision for Our Future
Teens at Achieving Independence Center in North Philadelphia, a resource center for young adults aging out of the foster-care system and facing housing insecurity, navigate uncertain times and find ways to restore confidence in the promise of their future.
Represent
Reflecting inwards to resonate outwards, middle school students Harambee Institute of Science & Technology in Overbrook explore the West African history of Adinkra symbols and weave their own personal history into a collaborative narrative.
South Side Proud
Connecting the stories of past generations with the lives of current residents, the citizens of Southside Bethlehem recognize the architecture and symbols of their city, that fill them with pride and embodies what it means to be Southside Proud.
Symposia & Curated Conversations
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