It was actually called the Open Source Street Art Pilot Project. It was located behind The Paint Spot and we got to witness the changes weekly, and sometimes daily. It was magical, eclectic, and very little censorship was required. It sparked great conversations about the value of this transient art form.
The wall was so well used and the layers of paint grew so thick that the paint started to delaminate due to the differences of temperature and moisture between the seasons. People would save bits and pieces to bring them to The Paint Spot. It feels like geological history of the neighborhood artists.
Here are highlights from Kim Fjordbotten’s photo album.
Where are you now?
If you contributed to this free wall, what are you doing now? Can you share what it meant for you to paint here? Are you a mural artist for hire? Email Kim and we will use the bottom of this post to help promote you or share your Instagram.