A Collective of Murals led by Jasmine Bruce
Mural Location: The Happy Cat + Watercolors Aquarium Gallery Building
Address: 447-453 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Websites:
https://www.happycatgr.com/
https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/
Happy Cat Cafe
447 Division Ave S,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Watercolors Aquarium Gallery
453 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Tylan Davis is a graphic designer from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His work explores experience and storytelling through large scale environments. The style of his work and his process are influenced by an interest in the history of commercialism and pop culture, and typically include historical symbols to convey the message.
Anya Potter is a stylistic illustrator born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan currently studying at Hope College. Influenced by the rich culture of her Carribean heritage, Anya strives to tell vibrant stories through her artwork that is often aimed at children through a variety of mediums.
In addition to being a full time student at the University of Michigan, Nia Mays strives to create art that pulls from her personal experiences to challenge stereotypes in minority representation. She hopes to devote her future to activism and enabling the success of people of color through her studies in technology and art, while adding to the smattering of her public art already on display around downtown Grand Rapids.
Nina Lu is a Chinese born, Grand Rapids raised visual artist. She is a current student at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York for a BFA in communications design, and a minor in Sustainability Studies. She has designed branding and completed murals around the city, but her independent work mainly investigates the human condition and its interaction with the natural world. Influenced by a passion for environmental science, and an active life in the woods of Michigan, she aims to use art to bridge the gap between emotion and data, thus making the woods a more interconnected, protected and accessible experience for all.
Kristin Zuller is a multidisciplinary artist from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is driven to investigate what drives us to express ourselves, and how she can continue to elevate and refine her own processes. With over fifteen years of experience in the marketing industry as a visual artist, she has worked in a range of different roles, from technical and detail-oriented production art and product creation to identity and brand building. She has also designed and illustrated print and digital pieces, worked on large-format lettering and murals, and created paper-cut three-dimensional art.
Kendall Redmon is a multifaceted artist who is just as diverse as the art he creates. With a passion for subliminal messaging and using art to break barriers his work is very often meant for deep thought and reflection "I don’t like to say what it means because everyones take away is going to be different" Kendall likes to focus on fundamental themes and present them in ways that cause the viewer to be vigilant when viewing the art. "people don’t care about art anymore because the meanings no longer a secret"
Jamari Taylor is a portrait artist from Battle Creek, Michigan and current resident in the Grand Rapids community. Using charcoal, acrylics, and oils she creates images with character, power, and strength. Through her illustrations, she lovingly seeks to portray a sitter's strength and self-confidence. Jaylei Art is a place to get you inspired and to be at peace with beginning to grow daily with your inner-self. Through Jaylei Art tutoring, portrait time-lapse videos, Jaylei products, murals, and vendor events, it is Jamari's pleasure and a blessing to share her talents with you all!
Jasmine Bruce is a visual artist whose work emphasizes the healing power of creating. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan she obtained her BFA in Illustration from Grand Valley State University. Her work aims to draw out a universal imbalance, restoring harmony and connection with the inner, outer and divine self.
