project overview

Big Green Murals | Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Big Green commissioned Memphis-based artist Jay Crum to bring murals to learning gardens in six different Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Big Green is an organization that strives to engage outdoor classrooms that connect kids to real food, increase academic achievement, and drive community engagement through building learning gardens in schools around the country.

Crum completed murals in six Memphis-Shelby County Schools, including Richland Elementary, Campus School, and Shrine School. Each mural portrays fresh fruits and vegetables using vibrant colors and dynamic designs to draw in students to enjoy and learn from the garden.

About the Artist

Jay Crum

Jay Crum is a designer, illustrator, and artist. He was born in New Orleans, LA and currently lives in Memphis, TN. He received a BFA in printmaking in 2005 and has since been navigating the line where art and design meet. In 2007 he co-founded TaroPop, a small studio producing T-shirt designs and limited-edition art prints. He received his MFA at Memphis College of Art in 2012. He has exhibited work in Memphis, Rome, and Barcelona.