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1. Feel the Love KC Parade of Hearts - 2022: This multisensory heart is designed to be a enjoyed by all audiences, especially blind and visually impaired individuals. Using the sunflower as a symbol of pride for the great Midwest, elements of the design incorporate visually impaired student participation for young learners to contribute to the creative process. Locally sourced tactile elements like river rocks from Missouri and limestone from the Flint Hills in Kansas are used within the heart to lovingly frame the high-contrast and recessed “KC” letters at the center. Wind chimes at the base welcome visitors using auditory cues and encourage touch, play, and orientation. Learn More >>
    

2. KS State School for the Blind Mural Project - 2020: This two-part mural project included the two-dimensional exterior wall design that welcomes guests to the KS State School for the Blind campus. On the wall's interior, a tactile three dimensional mural created in partnership with artist Vania Soto combines multiple mediums like glass, natural material, and metal to be used as learning activities for students, as well as embellishments upon a"Wizard of Oz" themed mural for the school's kindergarten.
    

3. 42nd Street Mural Project - 2019: With funding from a Neighborhood Rising Grant, the 42nd Street Mural Project's mission was to engage neighbors of all ages to share what history and future dreams they'd like to commemorate of the Rosedale neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas. Project convened 5 local artists and covers over 800 feet of public space to tell the rich and diverse story of the area in a visual space. Over 200 volunteers, community members, and students actively participated in the mural creation during public paint days.
    

4. Suite 1886 - 2019: A collaboration with Wyandotte High School students to transform their classroom into a co-working space that can prepare them for the modern workforce. Project included focus groups and design cycles where all students had a "hand" in beautifying their classroom through mural-making.
    

5. Mapping Movement - 2015: This exhibition addressed the troubling state of immigration in America. Inspired by Favianna Rodriguez's "Migration is Beautiful" campaign, this work utilized the gallery as a space to centralize people, regardless of background or place. Viewers were invited to map their personal or family movement to the common point - Philadelphia. The multitude of visual paths helped reinforce the fact that migration is beautiful and natural.
    

6. Blackwall: National Crisis - 2014: In initial response to the "Black Lives Matter" movement, this exhibit provided space for the campus community at Moore College of Art and Design to visually express their emotions, thoughts, and feelings about the national narrative on race, and how we as a community were processing the discussion.