Welcome to my first mural!

From the Summer of 2019 to the Summer of 2022, I created my first ever mural on the campus of Boston University and my high school, Boston University Academy. My vision for the space? Transforming a 4,000-square-foot blank wall into a vibrant, uplifting, and celebratory piece of public art. I wanted to make the space beautiful. It is there for people to take in the image on their own terms, at different moments in time. The wall, which was formerly looming over a dark parking lot, has now been transformed into a warm, joyful, and welcoming area that aptly illustrates our diverse and inclusive community within Boston.

I started by designing the mural and during this process of creating and installing a mural I taught myself how to act like a project manager, a politician, and a fundraiser. I secured preliminary approvals from Boston University Academy, Boston University and the City of Boston by working with senior management, operations, building management, and other faculty members. I was able to secure multiple generous donations covering the project’s entire $35,000 budget.

The mural was installed in the summer of 2022 with the guidance and mentorship of local Boston area muralist, Amanda Hill. This was my first mural and the project was fully driven by my initiative.