Discovering Justice
In 2024, Art x Love was engaged by the Summit County Court of Common Pleas to develop and lead an America-250-Ohio initiative to recognize and celebrate the history of America’s judicial system. We worked with the court to create the Discovering Justice project, which featured a free 12-page activity book and community workshops that educated Ohioans about the American Justice System and the significance of the Juror’s Oath in safeguarding American freedom and justice.
Together, we worked with the court to distribute more than 3,000 activity books and lead 15 community workshops across the state of Ohio, fostering a deeper understanding of the courts’ function and responsibilities. The activity book and workshops prompted attendees to “write about, draw, or share your vision of justice for America’s 250th Anniversary.” Hundreds of submissions were collected and reviewed to inform and guide the creation of a modular mural for Ohio’s jury rooms.
Mac Love painted the Discovering Justice mural in 2025 with holographic paper collage and enamel on MDO board. The 4 ft. x 8 ft. modular mural features dozens of symbols and references to participant’s activity books submissions. The bold color scheme, circular composition, and reflective material reinforce Ohioanspride, passion, and values to guide and inform America's judicial system – it is designed to inspire respect for the breadth of human experience and our shared civic duty.
Instructions
Discovering Justice is not a talent contest – anyone can participate! All submissions were used to inform and inspire artwork for Ohio’s Jury Rooms. To get involved, simply:
Download the activity book and/or worksheet for yourself or your select group.
Read the story of the juror’s oath together.
Write, draw, or share your vision of justice on the last page of the activity book or the worksheet.
Take a picture of your page(s) and email it to contact@artxlove.com
Discovering Justice is funded in part by the America 250-Ohio Commission. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the America 250-Ohio Commission.
