Welcoming Refugees Home with a Collaboratively Designed Mural at Micah House in Hamilton, Ontario

Murals and Window Art
Written By Karla-Maria Creativo

This was such a special wall transformation ❤️❤️

I had the honour of designing this mural for @micahhousehamilton - a Hamilton-based organization housing newly arrived refugee claimants, providing safe shelter and assisting with settlement into our communities.

The design holds a lot of symbolism - the journey of leaving one home and entering a new one - and is meant to make new residents to feel welcomed, safe and joyful.

Past and current residents were asked to give input into the design and I’m so proud of how we all came together to transform this space.

Thank you to Stephanie and the team at @micahhousehamilton for allowing me to create this mural for your incredible space. I hope the current and future residents enjoy it!

Karla-Maria Creativo

Karla-Maria Campbell is the illustrator and designer behind Karla-Maria Creativo, creating vibrant artwork that celebrates Latin American culture and life between languages. From her home studio, she works on murals, brand collaborations, and products that help people feel seen and celebrated. When she's not designing, you'll find her chasing around two little ones and dreaming up her next colorful project.

Connect with Karla on Instagram @karlamariacreativo or www.karlamariacreativo.com for custom commissions and collaborations.

https://www.karlamariacreativo.com
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