Mallory heyer

google sheets collaboration

Refinery29, in partnership with Google, commissioned two female artists across the world, Mallory Heyer in New York and Marina Esmeraldo in Barcelona. They were given the task to "Break the Grid" and collaborate on an original piece using GoogleSpreadsheet, bringing beauty to something that is usually very analytical. Mallory and Marina learned to collaborate via Google Hangouts and through their joint Google Sheets canvas. After completing their design, colossal media brought this digital artwork to life, painting it on a wall in Brooklyn. Once it was completed Mallory and Marina finally met for the first time IRL (in real life) at the reveal of the finished Mural. 

The artists chose to create a “Girl Gang” of strong, independent women paired with empowering messages. They felt it was important for the public to feel inspired and included by the group of women they drew, all diverse in terms of lifestyle, body, nationality and beyond. The "Breaking the Grid" theme came through, not only in the tools they used, but also through the attitude, color, composition and mood behind their creation. This artwork truly shows the beauty and strength of women who will not settle for neat lines and limitations. These ladies are ready to take on the world!

Illustration: Mallory Heyer & Marina Esmeraldo
Design Direction: Michael Ciancio

Mural location: Brooklyn, New York
Painted Colossal Media.