​I believe art is one of the most powerful ways to bridge the gap between what happened and what the public believes happened. Through portraiture and public storytelling, I focus on reclaiming truth for communities that have been erased or misrepresented. The Aster Project is built on trust, not transaction—because the families who have lived these realities are the ones who should shape how they are seen and remembered. My work exists at the intersection of public art, community healing, and narrative change, rooted in the idea that empathy and truth must come before real justice can take hold.
Maisie Thompson — CV
Founder and Executive Director, The Aster Project
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Atlanta, GA | 2021–Present
  • Leading national public art and storytelling initiative centered on families impacted by police violence.


  • Oversee mural production, investigative research, narrative partnerships, fundraising, and replication planning.


Visual Artist and Muralist, Independent Practice
Atlanta, GA | 2015–Present
  • Specialize in black-and-white portraiture focused on emotional realism and human connection.


  • Known for creating participatory, community-driven art rooted in justice and truth-telling.


Selected Public Works and Collaborations
  • Art As Our Witness, Atlanta, GA (2025) — Launch event and installation for The Aster Project.


  • Queens Mural, Downtown Atlanta (2020) — Lead Curator.


  • Landmark Black Hollywood Icon Mural, Studio House Atlanta (2021) — Lead Artist.


  • SweetWater Brewery Pride Campaign (2024) — Designer for statewide Pride art series.


  • In-House Muralist, MSR (My Sister’s Room), Atlanta’s LGBTQ establishment (Ongoing).


  • Community Portrait Series, Atlanta, GA (2019–2022) — Portraits honoring victims of systemic violence.


  • Public Memory Walls, East Atlanta (2017–2019) — Community-driven murals commemorating neighborhood histories.


Awards and Fellowships
  • Center for Civic Innovation Fellow, Atlanta, GA (2024).


Advocacy and Community Leadership
  • Partnered with grassroots organizations and impacted families to amplify public campaigns through visual storytelling.


  • Guest speaker on art’s role in narrative change (community forums, nonprofit events, universities).