Reviewed by: Nathan Watson
New “Apple Girl” mural finished in downtown Leeds
Another stunning painting by muralist Marcus Fetch has appeared in downtown Leeds.
Last week, Leeds Main Street and Fetch announced the completion of the mural on social media.
New mural at Yellowhammer Antiques in Leeds
Titled “Apple Girl,” the mural is located at 8430 1st Avenue, Leeds, Alabama, on the side of the future Yellowhammer Antiques site.
Here is how Fetch described his inspiration for the mural.
“I fell in love with this beautiful scene the moment it came to my mind. Expressing the splendor of a child’s fearless wonder. Here a girl hangs light in the crisp clean air, on the farthest branch, stretching for that glorious apple. And the universe shines on her with love for her purity and courage. It warms my heart.”
Marcus Fetch on his Instagram page
The mural was commissioned by Leeds Main Street and funded by a grant from Main Street Alabama.
Other Fetch masterpieces
The Leeds mural comes on the heels of another Fetch masterpiece on Southside Birmingham at Magnolia Point completed this spring immortalizing the Birmingham Batman.
The “Apple Girl” also looks very similar to Fetch’s iconic mural in West Birmingham of a girl playing a flute.hink on social media
The completion of the mural is timely for downtown Leeds. This week, the community is opening a new family friendly bookstore called The Burrow. The mural just happens to be behind the new store that will cater to book-lovers.
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