SECRET WALLS
Live Mural for National Campaign Launch
I was invited by Secret Walls and POSCA to create a live mural during their annual conference — launching a national initiative focused on transforming overlooked and underutilized spaces in college towns across the country.
PROJECT SCOPE
Concept development aligned with national campaign messaging
Live mural execution during a multi-day conference event
Integration of POSCA paint markers alongside spray paint and acrylic
Design tailored to historic brick architecture at The Backyard in Wheaton
On-site painting in front of a live audience
The mural needed to do several things at once — represent the spirit of the campaign, highlight the versatility of POSCA materials, and create a bold, lasting piece that worked within the character of the building.
The timeline was tight and the conditions were intense. Flash floods, followed by extreme heat, all within a fixed deadline and public-facing environment.
There was no way around it — only through it.
IMPACT
This project marked the beginning of a larger national rollout — positioning mural work as a tool for revitalization, storytelling, and community engagement in overlooked spaces.
The piece now lives as both a standalone artwork and a proof of concept for what these initiatives can become — demonstrating how art can activate a space, draw people in, and shift how a place is experienced.
It also reflects an important part of my work — the ability to adapt quickly, work within constraints, and deliver at a high level, even in unpredictable environments.
Because sometimes the most meaningful work happens in the most challenging conditions.
Art that brings people together, let’s create yours.
If you are designing community environments, healthcare spaces, or places where people gather and heal, I would love to collaborate.