Objective

This project is a submission for a mural competition in Oakland, California, with the goal of creating a public artwork that reflects the city’s rich cultural identity, resilience, and artistic spirit. The objective is to design a mural that not only beautifies the urban space but also engages the community through visual storytelling—amplifying voices, history, and the vibrancy of Oakland’s diverse neighborhoods.

Design

The mural concept blends bold, layered illustration with graphic design elements such as modular type, expressive color fields, and geometric patterning inspired by Oakland’s architectural forms and street art legacy. Using a warm, high-contrast palette and a dynamic horizontal flow, the mural invites passersby to follow a visual rhythm—highlighting themes of unity, growth, and movement. The final composition balances narrative imagery with abstract form, creating a piece that is both accessible and visually impactful from a distance, while rewarding closer inspection.