MISS CHELOVE

“Wings” is a 52’ x 25’ exterior mural located in the Capitol Hill/H Street district at School Within School at Goding Elementary, located at 920 F St NE, Washington, DC 20002. This mural was painted in summer 2022 for the DC Department of General Services’ Percent-For-Art Program.

“You Are Welcome” is an exterior mural located in Columbia Heights at Unity Healthcare’s Upper Cardozo location, 3020 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009. This mural was painted in the summer of 2018 for the MuralsDC Project. A multi-ethnic, multi-generational composition meant to uplift and brighten those who are coming to Unity Healthcare's Upper Cardozo location, a bustling community health clinic in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in Washington, DC. This exterior mural reflects the over 30-year-old organization’s commitment to serving all - refusing care to no one. A Safe Space where all are welcome. A place of positivity where hope and bright futures can be realized. Set in the foreground of a grand sunset, a grandmother makes an offering of a handful of glorious blooms as her granddaughter smiles. The rose symbolizes promise, hope, and new beginnings. The purple thistle is a symbol of an enlightened person - one who has gained their crown. The color purple also symbolizes dignity, which every patient coming to Unity Healthcare deserves. Many of the patients who come to this clinic have roots in Central America, Africa, and Asia. In Grandmother’s shawl, the greeting “Welcome” is stitched in 5 languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Swahili, & Amharic. These linguistic touch points are meant to spark a familiar connection for these folks and will hopefully help them feel as if they, too, belong here. This detail is not meant to have major prominence, but rather something to be recognized over multiple visits. * Welcome * Bienvenidos * Chào mừng * Kuwakaribisha * መጣችሁ (Met’achihu) Nature cradles a young black male figure, with leaves creating a solid base of protection. A vibrant cherry blossom echoes the shape of a “crown” extending beyond his head, projecting the image of a regal figure who is supported, protected, and valued. To the Japanese, the symbolism of the cherry blossom is tied to themes of mortality, mindfulness, and living in the present, a powerful metaphor for human existence. Blooming season is powerful, glorious, and intoxicating, but also short-lived — a visual reminder that our lives, too, are fleeting.

“Pollinator’s Promise” is a 2600 SQ FT 4-level interior mural installation located within Stair J inside the Metropolitan Park building 7/8 building on Amazon’s HQ2 campus in National Landing (Crystal City) in Northern VA, 1450 S Eads St, Arlington VA 22202. This installation was painted in summer 2023 via indirect commission through Indie Walls (Brooklyn NY). The Concept: Because of its nearby proximity, the narrative for this concept is inspired by the Potomac river and its surrounding wetlands, which are fertile grounds for the plants and flowers that pollinator insects and birds depend on for survival. Pollinators are critical for the world’s biodiversity - nearly 90% of wild plants and 75% of leading global crops depend on insect and animal pollination. With this narrative, we explore how our personal power, health, and well-being are strengthened when we stay in tune with, respect, and cultivate a personal relationship with our natural surroundings. This custom artwork features: * A focus on the connection between natural architecture, such as naturally occurring structures and organisms, and human-made design.  * Bold patterns created by natural structures, vibrant colors, and oversized imagery create a macro-style view of our natural world. * Human faces and bodies, both whole and partially obstructed, features, or hands.