I finally got around to writing notes on a few more Alleys…  Today… Mutant! 

Alleys & Fire Escapes, no. 91 - “Mutant”  (2006, St. Louis, MO, 11:45pm)

In 1999, a three mile concrete wall along the St. Louis riverfront (flood gates for the Mississippi River) became the site of the country’s largest graffiti competition: Paint Louis was born. For the next 2 years graff artists came from around the country and transformed this long, grey eyesore into one very long work of art. After the awards were handed out, these artists were eager to continue their craft. They fell upon the city in droves, paint cans in hand, and spray bombed every blank wall they could find. After two years the city had had enough and Paint Louis died a quick death, but not before leaving behind a stunning and colorful legacy. Today, the wall is an on-going site for new, quality graffiti.