New Milwaukee mural on south side to celebrate community
MILWAUKEE - A new mural is nearing completion on Milwaukee's south side.
Local perspective:
The 13-by-55-foot piece is part of the Milwaukee Brewers' community mural project. The team commissioned Luna Creative Collaborations to bring it to life.
The artists said the mural's vibrant colors are meant to represent the city's sunset, and they wanted it to feel nostalgic.
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An image of a paletero is at the center, surrounded by kids getting ice cream. The mural also features prevalent buildings on the city's south side, including the Allen-Bradley Clock Tower, Basilica of St. Josephat and American Family Field.
Katie Avila Loughmiller, the owner and creative director of Luna Creative Collaborations, said they received input from the community – including a group of Lincoln Avenue School fourth-graders – before they started the mural.
Artists Whitney Salgado and Aisha Valentin said it was important for them to make the community feel represented and celebrated.
"It just reminds me that it's not really for us, at the end of the day, it's for everyone else. I think public art is really important in that way, it's really geared towards community wellness," said Valentin.
What's next:
The mural can be found on the wall of Paleteria Yayo near 18th and Lincoln. It is expected to be completed soon.
The Source: FOX6 News interviewed the artists.