Empty downtown facade becomes mural dedicated to summertime in Providence

Originally built in 1929, the Providence National Bank Building was demolished in 2005 to make way for a residential tower that was never built. All that's left now is an empty facade – one brick wall on Weybosset Street propped up by steel struts. Instead of windows, the facade has five panels that feature a new mural every year. This year’s mural, "Parade" was painted by Michelle Perez. It features giant bright orange koi fish, held aloft by people riding bicycles and skateboards on a cool blue background. For Artscape this week, we hear from Michelle as she's putting the finishing touches on her painting. She says she was inspired by summertime in Providence.

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