Artist paints free murals in response to Florida's street mural removals

Artist paints free murals in response to Florida's street mural removals

The “Love Thy Neighbor Project” by ArtFluent Creatives honors marginalized communities, the artist said

Street mural removals foster activism, solidarity

Mayor Ken Welch recently pledged that St. Petersburg would create “powerful new expressions of who we are” following the state’s removal of street murals. The community isn’t waiting around. Local artist Michelle Sasha has launched the Love Thy Neighbor project to paint free murals celebrating inclusivity on private properties. Demonstrators will cover sidewalks around St. Petersburg’s Progress Pride flag intersection with chalk art Sunday befor…

Pinellas County artist works to keep murals alive amid FDOT street murals controversy

A local artist is using her own free time to keep murals alive in the Tampa Bay Area.This comes after the state recently began requesting that cities remove street murals due to safety concerns.With each stroke of paint, Michelle Sasha, feels a sense of pride.Watch full report from Casey Albritton Local artist works to keep murals alive amid FDOT street murals controversy"My gut just was in knots with excitement like it was just the kind of thin…