Marissa Molina

Atlantic Avenue Murals: The Avenue

In 2025, Thrive Collective collaborated with the Atlantic Avenue BID to transform the BQE underpass at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. North Wall “The Avenue,” Marissa Molina South Wall “Reframe,” Christian Penn “Dockworkers,” Will Power “Industry,” Vince Ballantine “Restore,” Jodi Dareal “Recreate,” Miki Mu “Biodiverse,” Peach Tao Special thanks to the NYC Department of Small Business Services / Public Realm Grant and DOT…

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SVA Mural Makeover: Dream Big

Artist Marissa Molina designed two murals as part of the Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship mural makeover in 2025. Stairwell B is the 6th grade exit, so the school wanted to fill that doorway with imagery of dreaming big and welcoming the youth to their future. Within this mural is a large globe with…

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SVA Mural Makeover: Embrace Diversity

Artist Marissa Molina designed two murals as part of the Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship mural makeover in 2025. Stairwell B is the 6th grade exit, so the school wanted to fill that doorway with imagery of dreaming big and welcoming the youth to their future. Within this mural is a large globe with…

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PS 13K: Keys for Inspiration

Artist Marissa Molina contributes three new murals to PS 13 in Brooklyn: “Keys for Inspiration,” “Raising the Bar,” and “Checkmate.”  This project showcases many different activities available at the school and inspires students to keep reaching for more in life. The three pieces encompass five adjacent walls and flow in one continuous progression from left…

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PS 13K: Raising the Bar

Artist Marissa Molina contributes three new murals to PS 13 in Brooklyn: “Keys for Inspiration,” “Raising the Bar,” and “Checkmate.”  This project showcases many different activities available at the school and inspires students to keep reaching for more in life. The three pieces encompass five adjacent walls and flow in one continuous progression from left…

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PS 13K: Checkmate

Artist Marissa Molina contributes three new murals to PS 13 in Brooklyn: “Keys for Inspiration,” “Raising the Bar,” and “Checkmate.”  This project showcases many different activities available at the school and inspires students to keep reaching for more in life. The three pieces encompass five adjacent walls and flow in one continuous progression from left…

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PS 86Q: Serenity

Artist Marissa Molina contributes two new school murals to the growing collection at PS 86Q in Jamaica, Queens. “Serenity” adorns the entrance to the school on a collection two moderate and four small columns. Collectively, the designs create a peaceful and inspiring setting. They feature lush nature, butterflies, and a parrot flying through the space,…

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PS 86Q: Student Medicine

Artist Marissa Molina contributes two new school murals to the growing collection at PS 86Q in Jamaica, Queens. “Serenity” adorns the entrance to the school on a collection two moderate and four small columns. Collectively, the designs create a peaceful and inspiring setting. They feature lush nature, butterflies, and a parrot flying through the space,…

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PS 60Q: Make Each Day Your Masterpiece

“Today we are celebrating our fourth graders. Proud of your creativity, your passion, your teamwork on this beautiful mural, in partnership with Thrive Collective. This artwork is more than just paint on a wall, it’s a reflection of their voices, their imagination, and pride in our community.” – Principal Orsini Fox at PS60’s mural ribbon…

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RTG West: Peacemakers Play

During our collaboration with RTG West this year, we were given the opportunity to transform a graffiti-littered wall that has been neglected for many years into a centerpiece that restores play to the neighborhood. Our students explored this theme of “Play,” developing vibrant depictions of children and adults playing instruments, sports, games, and other activities.…

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