Giant 'UPTOWN' Artwork Painted On Wall Near Katy Trail

DALLAS, TX -- A pair of local Dallas artists have painted a 60-foot wall at Cedar Springs and the Katy Trail in Uptown as part of the public improvement districts public art initiative. The wall, which now features UPTOWN on it, was completed by Corinne Bizzle and Mariel Pohlman and commissioned by Uptown Dallas. Inc.

"We're enjoying watching the walls of Uptown come to life with vibrant art and engagement," Noelle LeVeaux, president and executive director for Uptown Dallas. Inc., said in a news release. "We wanted this wall in particular to be a collaborative effort among two artists as a representation that Uptown is the place to connect with friends and family."

Uptown Dallas Inc. is a not-for-profit management group focused on the public improvement of the Uptown District. The organization is also adding lighting to the underpasses to highlight the artwork at night and improve public safety, the organization said.

"Colors and movement are a form of communication in the art world," Bizzle said in the news release. "When choosing colors, they have to have some sort of relationship with each other so this collaboration with Mariel was an opportunity to bring two completely different styles together and create art for everyone to enjoy."

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Photo via Uptown Dallas, Inc.