Local artist Bryce Cobbs’ work has been nationally recognized and his many murals can be seen throughout Roanoke. But his latest project, which will adorn the exterior of The Market on Melrose, was something he knew had to be a part of.
“This is my home. I live in Northwest. I grew up here. I pass this building all the time. I’m just jumping at any chance I get to kinda use my art to give back to the community,” says Cobbs with obvious heartfelt affection for his neighborhood.
Cobbs’ concept for the art, entitled “Rooted in Joy”, came after an online survey asked for input from the community.
Cobbs says, “A lot of people wanted to see something really colorful, so I knew I had to come out here with a lot of color. It took a few weeks to kinda get through it all and come up with something that I felt represented the area and that came from my heart.”…