MURAL @ jackson general store
vancouver
life is beautiful and so are you
temporary mural, public art
This temporary public mural was created for Jackson General in Vancouver, on a highly visible wall facing one of the busiest intersections in the city. With a red stoplight positioned directly in front, hundreds of cars and pedestrians pass by daily—making it the perfect place for a visual message that could offer a moment of pause and reflection.
The phrase “LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL AND SO ARE YOU” came to me during the early stages of planning, and it stuck. I wanted to create something soft but bold, a reminder to anyone passing through that life holds beauty, and that they are part of that beauty too.
I grew up in this neighborhood, so this project felt deeply personal. Adding color and care to a place that shaped me was my way of giving back to the streets that raised me. The mural became not just a piece of public art, but a love letter to my roots.
When I created this, I was thinking about the way we all look for signs—how a small message at the right moment can shift a person’s day, or even their mindset. As someone who often sees meaning in angel numbers, lyrics, and passing phrases, I wanted this mural to carry that same energy. A soft nudge from the universe.
“Public art can be a vehicle for the sharing of life-affirming thoughts.” — All About Love, bell hooks
This mural was my offering to the community—a message of hope, reflection, and a quiet invitation to notice the beauty in everyday moments.
“People are loving this mural!”
— Mike, Owner of Jackson General Store
This temporary public art piece features the hand-painted message “LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL AND SO ARE YOU”, created by Vancouver mural artist Jenny Zheng to brighten one of the city’s busiest intersections.
Standing in front of the blank wall at Jackson General, ready to transform it with community-centered art and a message of positivity.
Laying down the bright background colours capturing the early stages of this mural project at Jackson General.
Detail shot: hand-painting floral elements for the Jackson General mural. Every flower was painted with intention to bring softness, beauty, and life to this high-traffic Vancouver street corner.
Outlining, this stage of the mural process brought contrast to tie everything together
Adding floral details to the mural in Vancouver. More flowers bloom across the wall as the mural comes to life, layer by layer, adding colour and movement to this public art piece.
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