"Life in Motion" Mural – Jacksonia Street, Central Northside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This mural’s colourful and energetic design reflects the diversity of the Central Northside community through its representation of different ages, races, and genders, as well as the vibrant restoration of the neighbourhood. The mural also depicts a popular community pastime known as "stooping" – the act of sitting on your stoop and visiting your neighbours as they pass by. The painting of this mural by Monique Luck and Leslie Ansley was part of a larger community effort to transform a vacant lot into a beautiful and functional gathering space with a garden, playground equipment, trees, art, and benches. Community members, Home Depot, Kaboom (a national nonprofit dedicated to playground construction) and the Sprout Fund created this park in just one day.