One of my favorite things about visiting Richmond is seeing all the new murals that pop up. In 2012 there was some city wide mural initiative and because of the success and positive response from it they just kept making them.
Matt took us to an abandoned bus depot which they rehabed and covered with art, turned it into an urban playground. Unfortunately it was closed because the security guard got mugged a couple months ago but we could see pretty well from the fence.
A lot of the images are somewhat challenging or aggressive. It certainly speaks to the open mindedness of the city and its appreciation for art.
Killer panda. Evidently there's a series of them around town but this is the only one we saw.
This is probably my favorite one from this go around. Weird bear worship/sacrifice by skull masked druids.
Robot snakes.
Rain paint.
Sad vampire.
The artist who did this wizard also did the mural in the Coalition Theatre.
This is an old mural from before the cities big push for them. Murals and building art can really bring a city to life. Make it more welcoming and warm. Create another dimension. With all the blank walls in Chicago it is my dream that we will one day wise up and follow suit. Slap some paint on all those gray buildings. Breathe some new life into the windy city.
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