Good Happy Stuff
Trevor Dahl is a Salt Lake City-based visual artist known for his imaginative, symbol-rich style that blends playful characters with deep philosophical themes. Working across murals, illustration, and fine art, Dahl’s work draws inspiration from dreams, mythology, pop culture, and the unconscious mind. His large-scale public artworks invite viewers of all ages to connect with nature, emotion, and meaning through color, whimsy, and storytelling. Dahl has created art for communities across Utah and beyond, and is the founder of Good Happy Stuff, a creative studio focused on artwork that makes people feel more human.
The History of Storytelling
This 75' vinyl-applied installation is on the front facade of Eccles Theater in downtown SLC. It's a whimsical exploration of storytelling including ancient myths, fairy tales, shakespearean drama, cinema, and the advent of artificial intelligence.
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Good Happy Stuff
This 30x30' mural was created for the South Salt Lake Mural Festival 2024. It features animal symbolism suggesting the inherent goodness of life even amidst the reality of death.
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South Jordan: Creating the Future
This 8x24' vinyl-applied mural is on a commuter train station outside the new minor league baseball stadium in South Jordan, UT. Based on extensive research, it features key landmarks and industries and features the new baseball and public transit developments.
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The Great & Wondrous Salt Lake
This 80x20' mural was completely improvised with spray cans. It is a doodle flow inspired by the Great Salt Lake landscape and includes many mythical and fantastic elements.
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South Jordan: Remembering the Past
This 8x24' vinyl-applied mural is on a commuter train station outside the new minor league baseball stadium in South Jordan, UT. Based on extensive research, it features key history and landmarks to create some cultural consciousness for the quickly growing city.
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What is Your Dream?
This 10x17' vinyl-applied mural is in the front lobby of the Kahlert Youth Media Arts Center. The imagery is inspired from staff and student submissions on what the place means to them.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
This 7x4' vinyl-applied graphic was created for the Salt Lake City Department of Sustainability for a campaign around recycling.
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Sonoran Desert Mural
This massive installation stretches 116' long, around a city block corner in the heart of downtown Tucson, AZ. It features all sorts of Arizona-themed imagery including wildlife, history, fantasy, and mysticism.
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Atomic Biscuit
10x15' mural created for biscuits & gravy brunch spot in Salt Lake City, UT. Features Blue Ridge Mountain imagery and farm-fresh ingredients.
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The Road Home
This mural was grant-funded for a Salt Lake City homelessness nonprofit. It features symbolism and metaphor around "the road home".
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Salt Lake City's Growth
This 10x17' mural was completely improvised in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. The imagery is inspired from public submissions on the question, "What are your hopes and fears around SLC's growth?".
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We Are All Connected
This 7x4' vinyl-applied graphic was created for the Salt Lake City Department of Sustainability for a campaign around recycling.
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Soul Spaghetti
Two 12x12' adjacent crosswalks in the South Jordan City Hall Towne Center plaza. The color palette ties in vibrant business signs creating a cohesive environment. Painted in concrete epoxy.
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