Artist Joe Nelson Completed New West Englewood Mural
A colorful superhero-themed mural now adorns the Joyce Mpower House building in Chicago.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Painting
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Artist Joe Nelson has finished a two-story superhero-themed mural at the Joyce Mpower House in Chicago. The artwork serves as a visual centerpiece for a digital arts training facility dedicated to local youth.
Why it matters
Metropolitan Family Services commissioned the piece to ensure that young people feel welcomed and inspired when visiting the West Englewood maker space. The mural aims to build community identity through art that reflects the neighborhood.
The mural is located at 6410 S. Honore St. in Chicago and was created exclusively using spray paint. The design features a Chicago skyline alongside figures of a girl with a camera and a boy with headphones.
The players
Joe Nelson
Joe Nelson is an artist who specializes in spray paint murals and has completed several public works throughout Englewood.
Metropolitan Family Services
Metropolitan Family Services is a community-focused organization that operates the Joyce Mpower House digital arts training facility.
JoVonna Jackson
JoVonna Jackson is an artist who collaborated with Joe Nelson on a previous mural project located at 235 E. 103rd St.
The details
The vibrant artwork covers two stories of the Joyce Mpower House, a hub for digital arts training operated by Metropolitan Family Services. It continues a trend of public art revitalization in the area following previous collaborative projects in Englewood.
Timeline
Artist Joe Nelson completed multiple murals in Englewood throughout 2026.
Culture Shift
This project continues the trend of using large-scale public art to transform community facilities into inviting neighborhood landmarks. It reflects a shift toward integrating youth-centric creative spaces with local urban design.
Residents in West Englewood can visit the new mural at 6410 S. Honore St. to view the tribute to local youth. The facility continues to offer digital arts training programs to the community throughout the year.
The takeaway
Public art projects can significantly change the atmosphere of youth-focused community centers by making them more accessible and welcoming. Integrating local imagery helps ensure that residents feel represented in the shared spaces of their neighborhood.
Further reading
Learn more about local public art initiatives in the Painting section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
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