They painted over the West Seattle murals. Seriously?
You know the big retaining wall on the west side, right? The one with all the vibrant murals along California Avenue and Harbor Avenue Southwest? Well, I mean, the West Seattle Blog just reported that those "West Side Wall" murals have been painted out. Gone. And I'm just sitting here thinking, *ki hoya?* What happened? These weren't just some random tags; these were community art, a real landmark that added so much personality to the streetscape, especially for those of us driving through or waiting for a bus.
### A Champion Promises a Comeback
Apparently, the champion behind these murals, a local artist who's poured so much into the community, is promising a comeback. And for sure, I hope so. Because that wall, I mean, it’s a canvas that’s been telling stories for ages. It’s part of the fabric of West Seattle, a reminder of what makes our neighborhoods unique, you know? It’s not just about the art itself, but what it represents – the spirit of this city, the way we try to make things a little more beautiful, a little less grey, even on the dreariest of days.
* The murals were on the long retaining wall along California Avenue and Harbor Avenue SW. * They've been painted over, according to the West Seattle Blog. * The artist behind them is vowing to bring them back.
It’s just another one of those things that reminds you how quickly things can change here, even the things you thought were permanent. But that's Seattle – Rainier's out, everything's forgiven, and maybe, just maybe, those murals will be back too.
Preet Kaur-Sullivan, MiTL Sports Desk.
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