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Tazewell Avenue Southeast . Roanoke
Recently I had parked near this underpass to walk downtown...I had never noticed the murals before because honestly I usually use the parking garage and you don't really get a view of this side from there. I stood on the corner and snapped a photo for Monday Mural and really wanted to walk under the bridge for more pictures but it was getting late in the day and I wanted to get home before rush hour hit...so researching the mural for the artist and info I found THIS STORY written by a resident of Southeast and not exactly a supporter of the tax payer's money that was being spent to have this mural put up when his city is full of crime, what's a mural going to do to help? I completely see his point...then I also found THIS STORY on the mural and the artist and the whole project...I don't know, it looks nice but then it seems rather silly when your dodging bullets and the council members think art is the answer?
Tazewell Avenue Southeast . Roanoke
Recently I had parked near this underpass to walk downtown...I had never noticed the murals before because honestly I usually use the parking garage and you don't really get a view of this side from there. I stood on the corner and snapped a photo for Monday Mural and really wanted to walk under the bridge for more pictures but it was getting late in the day and I wanted to get home before rush hour hit...so researching the mural for the artist and info I found THIS STORY written by a resident of Southeast and not exactly a supporter of the tax payer's money that was being spent to have this mural put up when his city is full of crime, what's a mural going to do to help? I completely see his point...then I also found THIS STORY on the mural and the artist and the whole project...I don't know, it looks nice but then it seems rather silly when your dodging bullets and the council members think art is the answer?
...art make a community better!
ReplyDeleteYou have described a typical political maneuver: Fix a problem by pouring money into something nobody really cares about and ignore the real problem all the while pretending you're doing something.
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous!! I do see your point about how will it help all the crime. But it sure is a bright and beautiful spot, a bit of beauty in the drab city underpass. I'm so glad you stopped and snapped! Next time I go to Roanoke, I will go there!
ReplyDeleteIf no mural or art meant no crime at all, then he is right. Should we neglect the flu as long as there is heart attacks?
ReplyDeleteI like the mural and I am glad that the council decided to fund it. You need more than money to fight crime. Communities need to work together. Art does make it better.
ReplyDeleteBrightens up a dull place.
ReplyDeleteThose murals are great!
ReplyDeleteAlways good to see public murals. They are bright, cheery, and keep artists employed.
ReplyDeleteWhile the murals won't solve all the problems in that area, I have seen several beautiful murals here that went up in blighted areas for almost 10 years now that haven't been damaged. Small steps can encourage other small steps - not littering, or even picking up litter, keeping the greenery and buildings looking good.
ReplyDeleteArt does brighten up a spot like this.
ReplyDeleteI think it's wonderful Tanya, especially as it was artist/community created. You know I'm a fan of good street art, I think it has an uplifting effect on towns/cities. This is one to be proud of!
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