Dear Editor,
Re: "Steveston mural to be painted over, possibly relocated"
I watched as the mural was painted on the wall of the Steveson Hotel.
It is a fine piece of artwork and by far the best marine mural in Steveston.
To paint over it would be a sin and a loss. It is a major tourist attraction in full view from the Cannery.
Painting directly onto a concrete wall is a challenge when it comes to long-term preservation.
The existing mural is weathered but still a tribute to Steveston’s long history as a fishing port.
The mural could be reproduced on weather-proof panels and installed to cover up the existing mural.
This is not a matter for Richmond City Hall to decide. It requires input from the arts community as well as the historical society.
Dr. Alan Johnson
Richmond
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