Global Village Murals, Inglewood Stories
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Global Village Murals, Inglewood Stories 〰️
Global Village Murals
This project brings three permanent murals to downtown Inglewood, celebrating our city’s storied legacy through the theme of the ‘Global Village.’ These works will serve as lasting landmarks that honor our history while reflecting the diverse, interconnected spirit of our community.
Global Village Murals
An IOS-powered movement to transform Downtown Inglewood into a living cultural district where histories overlap to create stories in a place where people come together. Led by the artists and volunteers of Inglewood Open Studios, these murals are the first phase of a larger vision of a vibrant Downtown Inglewood where culture becomes infrastructure, creativity drives connection, and public space reflects the soul of the community.
Join us for the grand reveal on June 6th
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LEAD MURALISTS
Patrick Henry Johnson
Pioneer of Los Angeles public art
A trailblazing muralist with an international footprint, Patrick Henry Johnson was the first artist commissioned by the City of Los Angeles to paint a publicly funded mural after a decade-long ban. His signature "Heroic Surrealism" style blends fine art with cultural storytelling, featured prominently in hit series like Insecure and Creed III.
Demi Lauren
Iconic Los Angeles muralist
A Howard University Graphic Design graduate, Demi Lauren creates high-impact murals rooted in communal storytelling and social justice. Her work is featured globally through partnerships with HBO, Netflix, and ESPN, including legendary tributes to Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle that celebrate the heartbeat of Los Angeles culture.
Doudgy Charmant
With over a decade of experience, Doudgy Charmant specializes in massive public murals that explore resilience, collective history, and cultural identity. His globally recognized practice bridges fine art with deep community engagement, creating impactful landmarks that foster dialogue and ownership of public spaces.
Michael Rangel
With deep roots in Inglewood’s visual identity, Michael Rangel is a self-taught artist specializing in large-scale murals that blend realism and pop art. His extensive local portfolio includes socially driven projects for the Department of Cultural Affairs and high-profile private commissions.
Creating art that captures intimacy and duality in dreamlike color. Dramatic, almost surreal perspectives create an immersive experience. Exploring “the mud” or “the in-between,” a space where light and dark, beauty and danger, and the extraordinary and ordinary coexist. Ultimately, my art bridges the seen and unseen, expressing a Divine Nature to Create.
Clove Flores
Master of environmental storytellingClove Flores is a polymath whose large-scale muralism and immersive sculptures are deeply informed by natural systems and ecology. With a background in trompe l’oeil and scenic design, she specializes in site-specific works that harmonize beauty with public service.
Alixandra Jade
Global brand muralistWith an international portfolio including Amazon and Porsche, Alixandra Jade blends a background in marketing and industrial design to create "functional art." She specializes in hand-painted murals that go beyond aesthetics to serve as brand landmarks and community backdrops.
Robert Tardiff
Veteran social justice muralist
With over 30 years of experience, Robert Tardiff excels at blending traditional sign-painting and street aesthetics with geometric structure. A seasoned leader in community-driven art, he specializes in large-scale public installations that bridge the gap between institutional platforms and grassroots social justice initiatives.
Noah Frazier
Award-winning immersive muralist.An award-winning USC graduate and founder of Firebrand Creative House, Schessa Garbutt blends digital collage and textile media to amplify community stories. Her work focuses on decolonial design and social equity.
Molly Keen
Global nomadic muralist Molly Keen specializes in large-scale installations and interactive team-building projects. She excels at transforming public spaces through collaborative, community-led storytelling.
Mary Harris
Philanthropic live painter/muralistA Dymally Institute Artist-in-Residence and founder of Mary Harris Originals, Mary specializes in large-scale live painting and global brand activations. Her multifaceted practice blends business expertise with a mission to capture community stories that demand to be told
Specializing in massive public installations across the Beach Cities, Armelle Ngo blends technical training from Otis College with a background in non-profit arts leadership to create colorful, location-specific landmarks.
Armelle Vervialle Ngo
Vibrant South Bay muralist Schessa Garbutt
Inglewood-born social impact strategistMichele Del Campo
Award-winning international muralist
Holding an MFA from Madrid, Michele Del Campo is a world-renowned artist specializing in large-scale, soulful figurative works. His global portfolio focuses on "nomadic souls," bringing profound human storytelling to public spaces.
Laura Medrano
Community-focused storyteller
A Cal State Northridge Graphic Design graduate trained at LACMA, Laura Medrano blends technical precision with inclusive community engagement to create impactful, high-quality public art experiences for underserved neighborhoods.
Gloria Ing
Master street painter
An expert street painter and Cal State LA graduate, Gloria Ing specializes in vibrant 3-D chalk art and interactive festivals, bringing decades of art education and community engagement to Inglewood.
Oto Attah
Morningside High School’s Own
Oto-Abasi Attah is an Inglewood-rooted muralist and multidisciplinary artist whose work serves as a powerful conduit for community healing, ancestral storytelling, and social justice. As a Crenshaw Dairy Mart Fellow he has spent years immortalizing figures like Nipsey Hussle and Breonna Taylor to transform public spaces into sites of collective memory.