44 Murals Project brings together local artists to beautify Bankhead

This alien mural was Melody Thomas's first large-scale outside mural. (Courtesy of Melody Thomas)

The 44 Murals Project is a community undertaking that brought together local artists to create large-scale murals in West Atlanta. The creatives were given free rein to beautify a warehouse complex and express themselves through their artwork. “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes was joined by Deleon Blakely, the curator of the 44 Murals Project, along with artist and contributing muralist Melody Thomas.

Interview highlights:

On the selection of Bankhead’s Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway: