All Photos By Gail

Hungry Sharks and other creatures of the sea do battle with household trash and discarded product packaging in this colorful and compelling mural by artist Alexandra Evans, which I discovered on my most recent trip to First Street Green Art Park — where it seems there is always something cool and new. The mural is meant to draw attention to the now-crisis-level of non-recyclable trash that is finding its way into our oceans and killing fish and birds. Save the oceans!

Through a message on Instagram, Alex told me that this mural was actually a collaborative painting, created through an initiative she and a friend started called The Community Mural School.  “It was completed last summer and anyone and everyone was welcome to come and paint. All ages welcome!” she said.

I appreciate the social message of this mural, as well as all the Sharks! Alexandra even added a Hammerhead shark — the Rock Star of all Sharks — as you can see above! Shark Attack in the Graffiti Park! Find and follow Alexandra on Instagram at @alex_b_evans.