Love is the Answer Mural
Top row left to right: Sparkle Chandler, Lacresha Carter, Cholly Harris Jr., Avery “Peaches” Shorts, Zaevion Dobson, Phillip “Tookie” Stanford, Ricky Waters, Alan Emanuel Johnson, Anthony Thompson Jr., Janaria “Nana” Muhammad, J’Lynn Mathis, Kenneth Andershon Jr., Darshawn Martez “Stink” Witt Jr.
Bottom row left to right: Seraya “Bubbles” Glasper, James Lawerence Lewis, Elizajuan Stuart, Jujuan Latham, Brittany Daniels, Patrick Mack, Justin Taylor, Tamon Stapleton, JaQuan “Q-Dot” Gillette, Jamarion “Lil Dada” Gillette, Christopher Melton, Johnkelian “John John” Mathis
At the Change Center, we believe in the transformative power of love, unity, and community. Our "Love is the Answer" mural stands as a lasting tribute to the young lives that left us far too early, before the age of twenty.
This inspiring mural is a reflection of the aspirations, hopes, gifts, and talents of the twenty-five young souls who continue to illuminate our world with their memory. Each brushstroke, each color, and every detail is a testament to the potential they held and the dreams they carried.
As you gaze upon the mural, you are invited to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of love. It serves as a reminder that we can continue to honor these remarkable individuals and their unfulfilled journeys in our collective love and support.
The "Love is the Answer" mural is not just an artwork; it's a beacon of hope, a tribute to lives cut short, and a testament to the enduring power of love to heal and inspire. The mural was created in the light of their aspirations, hopes, gifts, and talents. We invite you to visit and pay your respects to these young souls, keeping their light alive in our hearts and within our community.
With love, unity, and the belief that love is indeed the answer, we continue to create a better world in their memory.
Special thanks to everyone who contributed to the Love is the Answer Mural:
Organizer: Felecia Outsey
Muralist: E.L.Chisolm (ELCreative LLC.)
Muralist Assistant: Shalea Niles (Thaarthealer)
Visual Imagery Artist: LaKelsha Fearz -Perez (L7Perez Creative Designs)
Special Thanks to families, volunteers, sponsors, and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund
Collaborative Artwork Submission:
Alan Jones; Theophilus, Donna Jacobs, Ramon Stewart, Donte Stewart, T’Zion Fears-Perez, Natalya Norman, Jarius Bush, Vivian Swayne, Zayna Muhammad, Richard Kehinde Olowoyo.
Hostess and Facilitators:
Audrey Wallace and Jackie Holloway showcase “MoVeing” in Unity to restore love in our community, the collaborative effors of Divine Urban eXpressions, Canvas Can Do Miracles Art Studios, L7perez Creative Designs, and several other local artists.
