CLEVELAND — Restoration begins Wednesday on the iconic "Song of the Whales" mural, seen on the Cleveland Public Power building.
The mural's internationally renowned artist, known as Wyland, is in town to freshen up the 22-year-old painting.
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Drivers on Interstate-90 are all too familiar with the giant whale mural. To some, it may seem a little strange and out of place along the shores of Lake Erie, but its message remains important.
"The idea was, to protect our oceans, we need to protect our rivers, lakes and streams," Wyland said of his Cleveland mural, one of the 100 life-size marine life murals created in a 30-year span in 17 countries. It's all part of the Wyland Whaling Wall project, one of the world’s largest public art projects.
The city says the public is encouraged to come out and meet Wyland, and a rededication ceremony is set for Friday at 5 p.m.
The Wyland Foundation is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world’s ocean, waterways, and marine life. The foundation encourages environmental awareness through education programs, public arts projects, and community events.