ROANOKE, Va. – As Melrose Plaza continues to take shape, a new art installation is underway. Roanoke native Bryce Cobbs, whose work has garnered national attention, is the muralist for this community project.
Cobbs has several projects on display in the Roanoke area, including the Henrietta Lacks statue unveiled last fall. He also contributed to the “Heart of Gainsboro” mural and the “End Racism Now” street mural in Roanoke.
The mural draws inspiration from the Sankofa bird, a symbol representing the importance of learning from the past. This artwork will highlight Melrose Plaza’s role in community revitalization while focusing on aspirational, forward-thinking themes…