Mural in progress white washed by the City of Chicago

Artist Gabriel Villa's Bridgeport mural was whitewashed by the City of Chicago's. This was a commissioned mural. He wants to bring his situation to the press. If you know of anyone contact him. Below is the email I received from him today as well as photos of the mural.

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This morning Thursday May 14, 2009 in the neighborhood of Bridgeport my mural in progress was white washed, Graffiti Blasted by the City of Chicago. Most likely by the 11th Ward Alderman Balcer, at the moment I am uncertain if he gave the orders to eliminate the mural.

Does anyone out there have MEDIA contacts that can bring this matter to the public? This commissioned mural was part of Version Fest 09’. I had permission to paint on the wall.


Gabriel Villa
casagavilla@yahoo.com
www.gabrielvilla.net