Murals that Tell Community Stories
Murals can transform a wall into a place of memory, connection, and belonging.
I create research-driven murals that bring local histories, cultural narratives, and community stories into public view. Drawing on archival research, oral histories, and community engagement, my work helps organizations, schools, museums, libraries, and civic partners create artwork that reflects the people and places they serve.
Based in Los Angeles, I work with clients throughout Southern California and beyond to develop murals that are visually compelling, historically grounded, and meaningful to their communities.
Planning a mural or a public art project?
I work with cultural organizations, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and civic partners on murals grounded in place, history, and community. Share your site, timeline, approximate dimensions, and project goals to begin a conversation.
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History, Research, and Community Engagement
Many murals celebrate a place. My goal is to help people understand it.
Each project begins with research into the stories, histories, and cultural contexts that make a location unique. Depending on the project, this process may include:
Archival and historical research
Community interviews and story gathering
Workshops and public engagement
Collaboration with historians, educators, and cultural organizations
Site-specific design development
The result is artwork that reflects the identity of a community while creating opportunities for learning, dialogue, and connection.
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Community Murals
Collaborative projects that celebrate neighborhood stories, cultural heritage, and community identity.
Historical Murals
Murals that bring local history, overlooked narratives, and cultural memory into public space.
Educational Murals
Projects for schools, libraries, universities, and educational institutions that support learning through visual storytelling.
Cultural and Civic Projects
Public art developed in partnership with museums, nonprofits, municipalities, and community organizations.
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1. Discovery
We discuss goals, audiences, site conditions, timeline, and budget.
2. Research
I gather historical, cultural, and community information relevant to the project. Depending on the project, I may spend weeks reviewing historical photographs, newspapers, oral histories, city archives, and community collections before drawing the first sketch.
3. Design
Concept sketches and designs are developed and refined collaboratively.
4. Production
The mural is painted and installed according to project requirements.
5. Community Celebration
Projects can include public talks, oral history workshops, public programming, walking tours, educational materials, classroom activities, or unveiling events.
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Los Angeles Mural Artist
I create murals throughout Los Angeles, including Little Tokyo, the San Gabriel Valley, Orange County, and communities across Southern California. Travel for regional and national projects is available.
Featured Projects
A Community of Immigrants
A temporary Little Tokyo mural project on a storefront during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.
Year: 2026
Location: Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Role: Lead Artist
Medium: Acrylic paint
Client: Mitsuru Sushi & Grill
Black Walnut Chisme
Environmental storytelling inspired by the native Southern California black walnut ecosystem. A Los Angeles community mural on the ceiling!
Year: 2026
Location: El Sereno, Los Angeles
Role: Lead Artist
Medium: Acrylic paint on mural cloth
Client: Coyotl + Macehualli
Planning a mural or public art project?
I work with cultural organizations, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and civic partners on murals grounded in place, history, and community. Share your site, timeline, approximate dimensions, and project goals to begin a conversation.
Collaborative Projects
In addition to my own mural commissions, I have collaborated with fellow artists on the production of large-scale public artworks in Los Angeles.
Terasaki Budokan Mural
I assisted in the painting of this large-scale mural on the exterior of the Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo. Working alongside the lead artist, I contributed to the execution of the mural during on-site production. The work celebrates the shared history of Jackie Robinson and Wat Misaka, connecting African American and Japanese American histories through sport and community.
Year: 2026
Location: Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Role: Painting Assistant
Lead Artist: Edwin Ushiro
Medium: Drylok and acrylic paint
Client: Terasaki Budokan
