Driving onto Matlacha, the vibrant colors are returning through murals painted by local artists. As the community continues to rebuild after multiple storms, Ashley Johnson’s artwork is doing more than just brightening the landscape—it’s helping fund housing assistance for island residents.
FOX 4’s Bella Line met with the artist and the Beacon of Hope about their initiative:
Local artist’s colorful murals fund housing assistance for Pine Island residents
Johnson, who also goes by Ashley Paige or Peach around the island, has been creating colorful murals for restaurants and shops throughout Pine Island and Matlacha.
With deep ties to the community, Johnson has made Pine Island her home. Her father-in-law is a fourth-generation shrimper in the area…