Featured mural
"Sacred ONes"
Inspired by Kehinde Wiley’s, “Archeology of Silence,” and the stained glass window works of late artist Jean Lacey, “Sacred Ones” was born through arts programming spearheaded by Journey Allen that asked youth detained at the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center (JJIC), “What does it mean to be sacred?” The answer evolved into a mural project that depicts 5 stained glass portraits of black boys wearing the clothes of their choosing and being referenced as sacred figures rather than the “menaces” that they are usually depicted as. The project initially served 12 teens, but numbers dropped causing the project to experience many delays as students who turned 17 (and were being charged as adults) were removed from JJIC to be housed at the New Orleans adult jail facility. This project was made possible by The Platforms Grant,
Public Art installation
"Listen to my soul"
"Listen To My Soul" is a piano installation for Sing For Hope New Orleans. It features New Orleans own world-renowned local artist, Big Sam, playing his trombone with Artist Journey Allen's vibrant signature design. The piano can be found at Habitat for Humanities Restore at 2900 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA
Mural project
"A Hope for Tomorrow" Mural at Hotel Hope
"A Hope for Tomorrow" features the child-like wonder of a young boy envisioning his life and the many career possibilities ahead of him. The mural is featured at Hotel Hope, a local organization that assists women and children with resources and housing.
2025 Bayou Boogaloo Artist
Brass Band at the Bayou
"Brass Band at the Bayou" is a playful work commissioned by the Midcity Bayou Boogaloo Fest. This poster design captures the live, family centered energy of the annual festival through the artist's use of her signature abstract design that alludes to rhythmic movement and the incorporation of Louisiana wildlife joining the band as they bring forth jazz inspired tunes along the city's historic Bayou St. John waterway.
