‘My hope is that it inspires. I hope that families stop to take pictures with it. I hope that kids see their own potential futures here. If it makes someone smile, then I’ve done my job.’

Published: January 22, 2021 | Updated: March 10, 2023

Norton Healthcare is proud to sponsor a new mural by Louisville artist Jaylin Stewart, located at the corner of 16th Street and West Broadway.

“My hope is that it inspires,” Jaylin said. “I hope that families stop to take pictures with it. I hope that kids see their own potential futures here. If it makes someone smile, then I’ve done my job.”

Jaylin is the founder of the nonprofit Adah School of Art, an educator, a prolific artist and a community role model recognized with awards and accolades. While she has been commissioned to create several murals in other areas of the city, this is her first work in West Louisville.

“I grew up and live in West Louisville,” she said. “I jumped on the opportunity to create an inspirational piece here that shows children and young people an accurate and positive representation of themselves.”