DIVERCITY ARTISTRY ∞
DIVERCITY ARTISTRY ∞
DiverCity Artistry is where ideas turn into experiences. We Film, Design, Build, and Collaborate with Artists, Brands, and Creators who want their presence to actually hit. From Rooftop Performances to Storefront Transformations to Immersive Visuals — we bring moments to life. If it’s Creative, we’re already in motion.
DiverCity Artistry is where ideas turn into experiences. We Film, Design, Build, and Collaborate with Artists, Brands, and Creators who want their presence to actually hit. From Rooftop Performances to Storefront Transformations to Immersive Visuals — we bring moments to life. If it’s Creative, we’re already in motion.
Proof We Don’t Play
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![Hand-painted entrance window mural at North Ave Home Depot featuring the Homer mascot and installation service messaging, completed overnight with Montana spray paints and gloss protection.]()
North Ave Home Depot — Main Entrance Window Mural - Hand-painted at full scale, overnight, to avoid disrupting store operations — designed, projected, traced, and painted directly onto glass for a lasting, weather-resistant display. - This installation was completed on-site using Montana professional spray finishes and a full hand-cut masking process, allowing precise alignment across the entire window grid without vinyl. Completed in one overnight session to meet operational requirements — durable, clean, and built to last under direct sun and daily traffic.
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![Timelapse of artists beginning a collaborative Stella Artois mural on a large exterior wall in Chicago’s Logan Square, using spray paint and scaffolding, with community presence around the work.]()
Stella Artois Mural – Logan Square, Chicago Lead Artist: Mauricio Ramirez | Collaboration + Support: Adrian (DiverCity Artistry) Large-scale outdoor mural commissioned for Stella Artois in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, led by muralist Mauricio Ramirez, with Adrian supporting layout, color application, and large-surface execution. Completed with Montana spray paints, Behr exterior coatings, and mechanical lift access across a multi-level brick wall, the piece grew into a live neighborhood moment as friends and passersby gathered to watch, talk, and take part—rooting the mural in the community it was painted for.
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![Hand-painted storefront logo for Baobab BBQ using a custom stencil and Montana spray paint on a textured exterior wall, designed to naturally weather over time for a rustic aesthetic.]()
Baobab BBQ – Hand-Painted Exterior Branding Custom hand-painted storefront branding for Baobab BBQ. Created using a large-format stencil design and Montana paint imported from Barcelona to achieve a natural, weathered patina over time — giving the building a lived-in, old-world character that ages beautifully with the exterior. Crafted to match the client’s request for a rustic, enduring, and historically-rooted feel, rather than a flat vinyl application.
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![Hand-painted black MDF sign with white hand-lettered text reading "The Home Depot," created for operational communication during COVID-19.]()
Operational Signage – Home Depot (Covid Response, 2020) - Hand-lettered signage created during the early stages of the COVID-19 response at The Home Depot. Painted on MDF using satin black coating and permanent marker linework, the piece was designed for clarity, visibility, and quick communication during a period when store operations and customer flow were rapidly changing. This work reflects practical, responsive design — adapting materials, tools, and process to meet the immediate needs of the moment. The focus was on readability, speed, and serving both staff and customers in a safe, direct way.
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![Abstract mixed-media explosion of turquoise, yellow, and red on MDF board, created in 2015. Fluid, cosmic, emotional composition suggesting release, transformation, and arrival.]()
Lagniappe “A Special Kind of Gift.” (2015) - Original Work on MDF • Mixed Abstract Media (Spray Paint + Airbrush) - A transitional piece created during a shift in my approach — moving from pure expression to intentional atmospheric composition. Color, motion, and emotion aligning to create something that feels like it arrived on its own — a gift that revealed the next direction.
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![3D hand-carved foamboard retail sign with wood-textured posts and bold yellow lettering reading “Oakbrook Terrace Island,” installed in a Home Depot store.]()
Welcome to Oakbrook Terrace Island — Store #1982 - Hand-carved foamboard signage installation for Home Depot Store #1982. Layered, textured, and spray-finished to create a dimensional, beach-inspired “welcome” centerpiece for the department.
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![Hand-lettered retail signage and removable vinyl banner for Home Depot promotional display, enhancing customer visibility and clarity on the sales floor.]()
Retail Signage Enhancement – Home Depot (Multiple Locations) Hand-lettered signage and removable vinyl banner created to enhance an in-store promotional display. The product staging was already in place — I was brought in to elevate visibility, clarity, and customer attention near the entrance, using paint markers and subtle spray gradients for impact and readability at distance. This work was part of ongoing visual communication support across multiple Home Depot locations, adapting to different floor layouts, traffic patterns, and departmental priorities.
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![A large beige sign with the word 'ORACLE' cut out and illuminated from behind, sitting on a table. Nearby are a box labeled 'ORACLE' and some rolled-up posters or papers.]()
Precision-Cut Vinyl Lettering – Production Detail Custom large-format vinyl lettering produced in-house using ORACAL® premium cast vinyl for long-term durability and clean edge definition. This design was created for Home Depot – North Ave. Location (Client: Al Stermer) as part of an internal branding and spatial identity refresh. Each piece is cut, weeded, masked, and prepared by hand to ensure precise installation and a professional, lasting finish.
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![A partially visible glass with a blurred background, flowers, and a framed abstract painting with pink, gold, and black colors. Text on the left side reads 'ADRIAN+'. Additional event details and the Paula Interiors logo at the bottom right.]()
Adrian — Abstract Atmospheres (AIR AFFAIR) - “This is the level of presentation I operate at.” - Abstract art piece displayed in a gallery environment with warm glass reflections and soft focus foreground elements, conveying an elegant and intimate presentation.
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![Hand-painted NOVA Driving School logo mural with accurate brand color matching and durable paint materials, designed to reinforce identity in the reception area.]()
NOVA – Interior Wall Branding Mural (NOVA Driving School, Chicago) Hand-painted logo mural for NOVA Driving School, designed to establish a strong, confident identity presence in their lobby environment. The brand colors were precisely matched and painted using a combination of professional-grade Behr wall paint and archival Golden Acrylics for long-term durability and color stability. Edges, curves, and symbol geometry were executed with high accuracy, ensuring the mural reads clean and intentional from both close and distant viewing. The result is a bold focal point that reinforces the school’s message of confidence, clarity, and progress for new drivers entering the space.
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![Wall vinyl for The Reiki Klubhouse Healing Sanctuary by Majohani Love Jones, featuring pink, black, and gold layered lettering.]()
Majohani Love Jones is a healing practitioner, educator, and space-holder, and the founder of RK • The Reiki Klubhouse — Healing Sanctuary. Her work focuses on energetic alignment, emotional clearing, and restoring internal coherence so individuals can return to their body, intuition, and voice. Her sanctuary operates as a quiet, intentional container for remembrance, not performance.
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![Behind-the-scenes shot of a hand-painted grapevine mural and custom vinyl logo install inside The Grape & Grain lounge.]()
The Grape & Grain — Feature Wall Mural & Logo Install Hand-painted grapevine mural and custom vinyl logo installation for The Grape & Grain lounge (Chicago). Painted directly onsite using Montana artist-grade spray paints, with custom-cut vinyl produced on a professional Graphtec cutter. This photo captures a behind-the-scenes moment—a real working shot—showing the process, presence, and craftsmanship that goes into every piece. Work Included: • Hand-painted detailing and color layering • Onsite logo design-to-install workflow • Vinyl cutting & mirror surface application • Atmosphere-driven interior finish work
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![Hand-painted Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve promotional A-frame boards created for Breakthru Beverage Illinois using custom stencils, spray paint, and airbrush detailing.]()
Brown-Forman / Breakthru Beverage Campaign Boards Commissioned by Breakthru Beverage (Cicero, IL) in collaboration with brand rep Kristin Slagter. Hand-painted promotional A-frame boards for Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple and Woodford Reserve. Artwork created by: Vectorizing character references in Adobe Illustrator Cutting precision stencils on a Graphtec CE6000-60 Layering Montana Gold spray paint + airbrush shading Leaving writable chalk space for rotating bar promos Sealed for weather resistance + durability Execution Style: No projection, no chalk pre-lines — pure stencil, hand-control, spray discipline, and color-limited adaptation on deadline.
