In the summer of 2021, I was commissioned by

Community Members for Environmental Justice,

CMEJ, to create a memorial mural to honor Terrell

Mayes Jr, a young boy whose life was tragically lost

to gun violence at the age of 3. The mural was to be

placed in a peace garden that CMEJ and Terrell’s

mom, Marsha Mayes created in his name.

The mural was completed for a celebration at the

garden on July 29th to celebrate his 13th birthday.

It was a blessing to work with Marsha to create this

mural in my own neighborhood. Please read the

articles below to learn more about Terrell and

the other children who’s lives were lost to

senseless gun violence.

North Mpls. Peace Garden Dedicated To

Terrell Mayes Jr. And Other Children Killed

By Gun Violence

The lost children of north Minneapolis

This project was assisted by artist Jamilla Bryant