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.

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.