Mental Health, Murals & Representation
Episode 17 of the Coffee Can't Fix Everything podcast, hosted by The Healthy Project Media Co, titled "Mental Health, Murals & Representation" was published on April 24, 2025 and runs 24 minutes.
April 24, 2025 ·24m · Coffee Can't Fix Everything
Summary
What does inclusive public art look like when it comes from lived experience?In this episode of Coffee Can’t Fix Everything, I sit down with Marissa Hernandez—a artist from the Des Moines art scene—to talk about mental health, faceless portraits, and how her murals bring representation and healing to public spaces across Iowa.Topics we cover:Art and identity in the Iowa art communityMental health and creativity as a BIPOC artistWhy faceless portraits create deeper emotional connectionCommunity-driven art and youth collaborationNavigating the art industry and pricing your work fairlyHow murals can empower young artists and change public spacesIf you care about mental health in the arts, representation in public art, or just want a powerful story on how art can be a voice for the voiceless, you need to watch this.💬 Join the conversation in the comments: What kind of representation is missing in your city’s public art?☕ Enjoyed the episode? Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/coreydionlewis Subscribe for more stories blending mental health, culture, and community.#MentalHealthPodcast #BIPOCArtist #DesMoinesArtScene #FacelessPortraits #PublicMurals #ArtAndRepresentation #CoffeeCantFixEverything
Episode Description
What does inclusive public art look like when it comes from lived experience?
In this episode of Coffee Can’t Fix Everything, I sit down with Marissa Hernandez—a artist from the Des Moines art scene—to talk about mental health, faceless portraits, and how her murals bring representation and healing to public spaces across Iowa.
Topics we cover:
- Art and identity in the Iowa art community
- Mental health and creativity as a BIPOC artist
- Why faceless portraits create deeper emotional connection
- Community-driven art and youth collaboration
- Navigating the art industry and pricing your work fairly
- How murals can empower young artists and change public spaces
If you care about mental health in the arts, representation in public art, or just want a powerful story on how art can be a voice for the voiceless, you need to watch this.
💬 Join the conversation in the comments:
What kind of representation is missing in your city’s public art?
☕ Enjoyed the episode? Support the show:
buymeacoffee.com/coreydionlewis
Subscribe for more stories blending mental health, culture, and community.
#MentalHealthPodcast #BIPOCArtist #DesMoinesArtScene #FacelessPortraits #PublicMurals #ArtAndRepresentation #CoffeeCantFixEverything