“Once it’s up, let it go.” #wheatpaste #streetart #downtowneastside

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Most of the pieces remain untouched, even after several weeks, even after a year.

But some have been altered…

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… so we added back.

And we added more.

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Maryellen cutting out my Dead Bird series

Dustin adding a bird to where his face used to be.

Megan is missing. Or her portrait is.

Megan adding a bird to the spot.

All that is left of Maryellen’s piece is a little tree.

Maryellen’s latest masterpiece finds the perfect spot.

By Maryellen Groundwater

Patti being pasted by Nancy Kirkpatrick

Megan adding dead bird to dumpster.

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Maryellen adding dead bird to pipe.

Dustin touching up the sock monkey.

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Mugshot, Molly’s Father.

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Land of hopes and dreams, 1929. Molly’s uncle.

Maryellen pasting a dead bird.

Stay tuned for Pride 2012 Wheatpaste Campaign!

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