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A Beloved Delray Beach Mural is Revived!<br />
The “Dancing Pineapple” mural on the Chloe Building<br />
located at 135 E. <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Ave</strong>. is regaining new life<br />
after more than a decade, as “Pineapple Paradise”. The<br />
original mural was painted by Anita Lovitt in 2008. In 2022,<br />
after water damage, the wall needed to be reconstructed<br />
along with window replacements. The mural location serves<br />
as gateway to the Pineapple Grove Arts District along NE 2nd<br />
<strong>Ave</strong>nue north of <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Ave</strong>nue.<br />
Glayson LeRoy, owner of Galera Collective’s, collaborated<br />
with Chloe building owner, Lee Cohen, to revive the beloved<br />
mural. Both Glayson and Lee are long time Delray Beach<br />
residents and contribute to the City’s Arts & Cultural scene.<br />
Glayson partnered with another Delray Beach original,<br />
seasoned abstract graffiti-mural artist, Marcus “Grabster”<br />
Borges. Grabster, whose artwork is known throughout South<br />
Florida and internationally, is inspired from decades of<br />
independent study creating eclectic, colorful, dynamic, and<br />
skillful murals.<br />
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The new, “Pineapple Paradise” iconic landmark mural will<br />
be 30% larger than its predecessor and it reflects Delray’s<br />
subtropic feel, thriving flora and fauna, and scenes of boats<br />
sailing offshore in the nearby <strong>Atlantic</strong> Ocean.<br />
“The opportunity to collaborate with exceptional<br />
developers like Lee Cohen on this esteemed project for my<br />
hometown is a profound honor. He recognizes the dedication<br />
and hard work I’ve invested into Delray Beach’s public art<br />
scene,” states Glayson LeRoy, “In addition my coordination<br />
with Josh Abrams of the 324-development project at 3rd &<br />
3rd, concurrently producing the latest street level murals by<br />
Quake, that will enliven the Arts Alley Arts District.”<br />
Photos by Robert Exelbierd @drone_exelbierd on instagram<br />
38 | <strong>June</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong>Magazine.com
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