Is it a tragic miscommunication or an intentional slight? On Oct. 11, Sugar Building owner William “Bill” Weirick replaced previous floor-to-ceiling murals with a coat of white paint. The now destroyed artwork included pieces such as Rae Tedeton’s “Revolution,” Ashley Alford-Dollar’s “Hello, Sunshine” and many others. Allegedly, Weirick failed to notify the artists of this coverup, leading to them discovering this through social media posts. He has previously expressed his disdain for the Art Crawl, a bi-monthly event taking place on the same street as Sugar Building.
The Hawkeye is attempting to contact Weirick, neighboring buildings and the artists effected. More information will follow.