Art in Roanoke
Roanoke, VA
Public art in Roanoke, VA including the permanent collection, an archive of temporary exhibitions, and local murals.
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- Nils Westergard
- Untitled (Gramercy Row Apartment Residences Mural)
Artist: Nils Westergard x
Visible from 581 North, Nils Westergard’s mural depicts a man who appears to be watching a butterfly fluttering ahead. Looking closely at his mural, viewers see that the paint was intentionally made to drip down the wall. This feature and the butterfly can be found in many of Westergard’s works.
About the Artist:
Nils Westergard is a Belgian-American street artist and filmmaker living in Richmond, VA. Westergard developed his unique style in Washington D.C. at a young age. His works explore topics like intimacy, ego, power, and fragility. See more of the artist’s works at nilswestergard.com
- Current Location: 206 Williamson Rd SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
- Collections: City of Roanoke Permanent Collection, Roanoke Murals