"Laundry Time Pool Party," by Gabriela Sepulveda, 2022

The 3rd-grade class of DeBerry Elementary School helped to paint this playful mural on a neighborhood laundromat. The mural imagines a water park made from washers and dryers, run by animals.

Gabriela Sepulveda is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and now lives in Springfield. She creates works that resonate with the stories of diverse lives, transcending barriers and fostering unity. With a degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a Masters from Atlantic University College, Gabriela's artistic style is influenced by a range of sources, including Moebius, Camilla d'Errico, Pop Surrealism, Science Fiction, and Comics. Her interest in storytelling brings depth to each creation, transporting observers to imaginative realms where emotions and intellect intertwine. Among her accomplishments, Gabriela earned "The People's Choice" honor at The D'amour Museum of Fine Arts Community Gallery, a testament to her ability to create deep connections through her portraiture. She is a graduate of the Community Mural Institute and has collaborated on murals alongside respected artists such as Gretta McClain and Pablo Kalaka.

This mural was painted using the GoodSpace Method of community-engaged mural making. Learn more about GoodSpace Murals here.

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This mural is located at 169 Hancock St.