Local artist Dewon Moton, who you may know from his mural of John Lewis on the 4and Avenue North—has recently created a new masterpiece in Birmingham. Located across from the Crossplex, Moton’s brand new mural pays tribute to some of Alabama’s famous athletes and leaders. Keep reading to find out more!
A new Birmingham mural
Located opposite the Birmingham Crossplex on the side of the shoe time and Refresh clothes at 5 Points West Shopping City, it’s Birmingham’s newest mural. Dewon Moton wanted his mural to feature talented Alabama athletes and community leaders in honor of the 2022 World Games. On this mural, he artistically experimented with spray cans and vibrant colors, flooding the white wall of his art.
Here are some of the people depicted in this fresco:
- Deontay Wilder—professional boxer from Tuscaloosa
- Britney Griner—professional basketball player currently detained by Russian customs
- Charles Barkley—former Leeds professional basketball player
- Jesse Owens—an American track and field athlete with four Olympic gold medals from Oakville
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More notable works by Dewon Moton
Dewon Moton honed his spray painting skills on the streets of Birmingham. You’ve probably noticed a few of his works when driving around downtown or Irondale. They have interesting color blocking, which makes them highly visible works.
Check out some of these works he made:
- “Win as One” Mural next to 2nd Ave S and 22nd Street.
- Markarios Mural – near Five Points – located at the corner of 20th Street South and 10th Avenue South.
- Irondale mural on the side of Irondale Town Hall.
Want more Birmingham murals? Browse our collection of murals around the magic city.
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