Put public art on it!
Before: Morehead Street Bridge along the light rail
After: Put art on it!
After: Morehead Street bridge art detail
This mural is inspired by real life heroes of children and their aspirations of following in their footsteps one day. It's about the idea of having a dream and never giving up until you achieve it. The artists are Jeff Thomas and James Helms.
This is just one way we can create interesting spaces on boring blank walls. Pieces like this only help to get people out walking.
And how can we make installing public art easier? Why does it have to be so process-intensive? Can Charlotte adopt other public art program policies like Portland to inspire more creative visions on our city's walls?