So much focus, materials, measuring and mapping went into this piece, not to mention moving it took a lot. It was worth every moment to be able to share it with you.
Read MoreTeacher Jennifer Vena Levesque has been wanting to work together to bring a mural to her school for years, and one day at the end of January, I received a random email that we could finally do it!
Read MoreThis mural is a reminder to honor wherever you’re at emotionally, and respect these “waves” are what we all go through. The location is at the end of Monona Drive, a highly trafficked area, when you get on and off the belt line in Monona, WI. This project has been in the making for 2 years for me and even longer for Madison Public Art Project, who put it together with the help of Kristie GoForth. To everyone who helped, thank you!
Read MoreWatch the time lapse video of our mural in the Dane County Correctional Facility.
Read MoreWhat started with students in jail wanting a mascot to be proud of and to stand in front of for their graduation pictures, lead to the ripple effect of four murals and a logo being created, ultimately strengthening our community from the inside out.
Read MoreI'm the current Artist in Residence at Central Library in Madison, WI, USA with a theme of "The Art of Intention."
I'm so happy to be a part of the community through this beautiful and welcoming space. I have A LOT planned, so let's see what we can make together in the coming months, while I also focus on some personal projects you can watch come to life in the Bubbler room.
Read MoreOver the course of several months, I created a mural with men in jail who are participating in a class to learn parenting skills to connect with their kids on the outside. From spending a few months together, we got to know each other and being in a position they’re in, I imagine it’s not easy to open up. They’re left with a mural they can be proud of, and a connection and sense of community I’m not sure any of us expected.
Read MoreThe teens who helped did a great job, and now most want to paint murals in their bedrooms. Because of the interactions with the teens, staff, social workers, and of course how bad-ass the design turned out, this was one of my all-time favorite pieces with the Detention Center.
Read MorePics and an introduction to our summer project at the shelter in Madison, WI. Showing them a glimpse outside of their routine can help to see a light they may not have before, if even for a moment. As each week’s new focus was underway, we’d either work in silence, to some beats, or talk. In these conversations the mural design blossomed and we got a chance to learn a little something about art, and about one another, while learning new skills.
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