“Annie wanted white. John wanted red. They settled on pink,” this is the story Bidwell Mansion tour guide, Sondra Murphy, said she was told as a child.
The best art is illegal art. To many, graffiti will always be abhorrent, while to others, it’s a unique artistic niche. While I don’t think it should end up on the Bidwell Mansion or someone’s home, I fuck with it heavy. Graffiti is free, punk and vibey. After three years in Chico, I’ve come acquainted.