06 September 2015

Wild Style Graffiti by 30 artists

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The Ohringer Building was once a furniture store. Now it looks to be positioned as the keystone to local revitalization. In 2009 Braddock REDUX purchased the eight story building. They're attempting to turn it into a combination commercial and living space offering low cost accommodations. They’re using green building techniques in the renovations, and the Braddock Youth Project has begun plantings on the new green roof.

Wall covered in multiple colors and styles of street graffiti.

With all of his efforts to help improve conditions in Braddock, it's understandable that Mayor Fetterman would have some misgivings about a project to cover the old store with traditional graffiti. While working to keep the public art in the area controversy–free (no political themes, no controversial colors or anything to promote conflict), the mayor did agree to allow more than 30 artists (some local, some from out of town) free reign at this one location for sort of a painting party one weekend.

The graffiti that was across the front of the building as part of this art project is no longer there. The sides, however are still covered.

Summary:

Artist(s): Multiple
Address: 640 Braddock Ave
City:Braddock
Zip Code:15104

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