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Murals That Make You Feel Seen | Des Moines News
Meet Marissa Hernandez, the Des Moines artist turning walls into vibrant canvases—one mural at a time. Since 2020, she’s painted over thirty large-scale murals across central Iowa, from schools to storefronts, even mastering a hydraulic lift before learning to drive. Her path to muralism began with childhood doodles and a STEM major—but a mentor and her first mural project with the Boys & Girls Club changed everything. Rooted in representation, her art celebrates diversity and nature, especially honoring her Mexican immigrant heritage to uplift underrepresented communities. With a Drake…
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