Goodman Community Center



Collaborative mural with the students and Dane Arts Mural Arts / 2017

This project was led by Jenie Gao, Emida Roller, and Alicia Rheal representing Dane Arts Mural Arts, and the teens of Goodman in response to student concerns of violence in the community and teen suicide. We created the design with the students’ feedback, focusing on the quote, “The walls we build to keep out the sadness also keep out the joy.” The completed mural was installed in Goodman's new teen centerin 2018.

Mural Art In Progress of Eyes

Children Painting Eyes of Wall Mural

Children Painting Eyes of Wall Mural


Kids Painting Eyes of Giant Mural Art

Kids Painting Eyes of Giant Mural Art


Community Mural Painting Process

Community Mural Painting Process


Close-Up of Detail Painting Eyes on Mural

Close-Up of Detail Painting Eyes on Mural


Overview of Mural Art about Violence and Teen Suicide

Overview of Mural Art about Violence and Teen Suicide


Detailed Sky and Brick Wall on Mural

Detailed Sky and Brick Wall on Mural


Projector of Words to Paint on Mural

Projector of Words to Paint on Mural


Overview of Mural about Violence and Teen Suicide

Detail of mural, "The Walls We Build to Keep Out the Sadness"


Overview of Mural Art at Goodman Community Center

Detail of mural, "Also Keep Out the Joy"


Finishing Eye Details Painted on Mural

Jenie Finishing Eye Details Painted on Mural


Close-Up of Crying Eye in Mural Art

Close-Up of Crying Eye in Mural Art


Mural Art about Violence and Teen Suicide

Finished Mural, before install


Title: The Walls We Build to Keep Out the Sadness, Also Keep Out the Joy
Medium: paint on 24 panels of cement board, mounted Dimensions: 12 x 30 feet

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