About the Mural
Derikah Scott is a graphic designer and art director whose work combines bold typography with illustrative elements. Her experience creating billboards, banners, and backdrops for local advertising agencies helped prepare her to bring her design skills to the Chelsea Floodwall.
Beauty Blooms Where Love Is Planted is a vibrant mural by graphic designer, art director, and lettering artist Derikah Scott. Featuring expressive hand-drawn lettering surrounded by floral illustrations, the mural celebrates love, resilience, and renewal. Its uplifting message encourages the North Memphis community to nurture their roots and create spaces where beauty and growth can flourish.
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Community and Challenges
As a proud member of the neighboring Douglass community, Derikah brought a personal connection to the Chelsea Floodwall project. Throughout the mural’s creation, she received support from members of her church and coworkers at Hemline Theory, who gained firsthand experience helping create large-scale public art.
Despite challenging conditions, including strong winds, intense heat, and curious community members stopping to ask questions, the team’s encouragement helped Derikah stay motivated and bring her vision to life. Their collaboration became an important part of the mural’s story.
