West Palm Beach mural being painted over after more than a decade as city icon

For some, the murals in Downtown West Palm Beach are more than paint on a wall — it’s a snapshot of emotion, a welcoming sign to locals and visitors alike, and part of the city’s artistic soul.

If you’ve driven down Clematis Street anytime over the last decade, you’ve likely spotted it — a towering six‑story mural of two kids falling in love, overflowing with butterflies, titled “I Lost My Shoe When I Saw You.”Now, that iconic piece is being painted over.

WATCH: LOCAL MURALS COME AND GONE

Iconic West Palm Beach mural being painted over after a decade

Maintenance, Repairs, and a Changing Art SceneThe Clematis Garage mural is the latest casualty in the city’s evolving art landscape. Officials say it’s coming down for maintenance and repairs after years of exposure to the elements…

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