Carla Bristol paints the outside of the wall that connects the Southcity Grocery and Meat Market with Life Changing Church of The Living God Pillar at the intersection of 22nd Street South and 9th Avenue South as part of the revival of “The Deuces,” the historic shopping corridor in Midtown.
Vibrant colors and other changes will make people feel differently when they come here, Bristol said.
“They always say the best way to make a change is a gallon of paint, I think we’re going to prove that,” said Bristol, 47, owner of the nearby Gallerie 909. “We’re going to prove that just community and individuals can make a difference. It’s not that difficult. If you want something to change just change it.” Gallerie 909 celebrates its second anniversary April 17 at its 22nd Street location.