Mural

Located at 2616 Cherokee St, St. Louis, Mo., my mural explores the idea of connection, self and that which we dwell on. Simultaneously, my the image investigates the idea of escapism and indulgence. My work oftentimes explores harsh realities masked through the use of bright colors and magical realism. For this image the things the characters dwell on become the things they dwell in. As the big character seeks solace and/or escape through consuming, their internal self seeks to heal/escape/nourish through the same means. As the viewer, we get to see this external/ internal tension within each character knowing that the external character may ruin the chance for the internal character to do the same. While each character goes through their dilemma, utility poles surround them as a reference to connection, community and support.

This is made possible by a grant from Regional Arts Commission (RAC) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). With these two entities the St. Louis Mural Project began I am very thankful  to be chosen as one of the 28 artist. With the help of some amazing students, friends, family and many others I was able to complete this massive mural. Special thank you to Dennis Bailey (Lift Expert/Height Specialist) and Nicky Nemcova (Solutions Manager/Color Master). They were instrumental in the completion of this project, Thank you! Thank you everyone who helped.