Daria Red and Anthony Lee

Daria Red is an artist from Memphis, Tennessee, whose work blends the expressive qualities of painting with the precision and visual storytelling of graphic design. Her artistic style is characterized by bold colors, organic shapes, and narratives inspired by stories, music, and everyday observations. Through her work, she creates engaging visual experiences that connect with audiences and bring ideas to life.

Anthony Lee, also a Memphis native, has over 20 years of experience in the arts sector; with 15 of those years being experience in public art and being a project lead. Anthony’s extensive expertise and skill made him a highly qualified fabricator for this project.

Bloom Where You’re Planted is a reminder that growth takes many forms. Like the caterpillar becoming a butterfly, transformation takes time, patience, and the courage to embrace change.

Anthony Lee and his team were able to bring this design to life and fabricate the mural. The mural encourages residents, especially young people, to see beauty in their beginnings, strength in their journeys, and possibility in their futures.