I think it's beautiful and edgy.The symbol of the man being consumed mostly represents what will happen if we don't take care of our world or it could mean man being changed by nature for the good.Death is symbolically regeneration and going to the next level.

Thank you!!! Brain Ross some communities will never change even if you change the street name. Its art!!!! Everyone has there own interpretation. Instead of raising hell about a well done mural in your community why dont you raise hell about all the crime in the community, then maybe I could listen to Cleta Winslow.

I am very familiar with Cleta Winslow as a councilperson!!!! She is exactly a talking head because nothing has changed!!!

I love this piece of artwork. To me is it Dali like. My 9 year old loves it. She even spent her half day off of school last Friday scrubbing the illegally put up gray paint that off the mural. It was all hand done and I am so saddened by the issues of late. I think many people love and support it but the angry voices of a few are the only being heard.

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with this mural! It's beautiful and represents so much more than the one dimensional notion that most people think it does. Snakes also represent transformation, patience, dualism and endless recreation! Most people only refer to the "evil" side due to their indoctrination of religion, primarily Christianity.

This mural shouldn't be taken down at all...instead, people need to be awakened to alternative viewpoints and representations of nature, life and human/animal dynamism and linkages!

We are so consumed with preventing crime in the area that we forget the beauty of art!

The artwork definitely shows the artists talent. But, I think community members in the immediate area need to have a say in deciding what sort of art installments go in their community. There are the one that will have to see it and pass by it everyday. Even though I trust many of us have a great taste and an eye for art, I wouldn't want a stranger to have control over what art I have on the walls at my home, and neighborhoods are extensions of our homes. The problem really seems to be that neighbors are not being made aware of City plans for our community.

As a resident of NPU-V which includes, Adair Park, Pittsburgh, Mechanisville, Summerhill, Capital Gateway and Peoplestown, and to address some of the issues read today, by simply stateting that no one has told me they don't consider the Mural non-artistic. Most are in agreement that the (Wall) should not remaine, blank. The problem (is) the established CDC, and/or the Civil organization were not properly notified. The protocol for these neighborhood is to assist in the re-development of their history and the once magnificent Lacacy of the Pittsburgh Community. One criminal does not mean all are criminals, come out and meet your neighbors in the community meetings. Travie Leslie

Since people think it is so artistic then put it on the North side of town. The community should have been informed and had the opportuntity to vote through their NPU.

@ T. Leslie and BBruson Yes, Pittsburgh was once a great community but as a whole we have many other issues to address today outside of the mural. You are fighting the wrong battle, my entire family is from Pittsburgh and they are even scared to visit there old neighborhood. "Since people think it is so artistic then put it on the North side of town" these types of statements are exactly why crime is very high and property values are depressed over there.

Being a resident of Pittburgh all my life, its is always a good thing to see a positive change, but as previously noted the community should have been advised. I watch the artist each day as the mural was being painted and the artist would wave as you pass by but no one ever attempted to let the community know what was going on. Once again someone else is deciding what is good for us, that is not our fault if we did not know.

Was the community not involved with the selection of the piece? Usually there is a panel...? No matter how beautiful it is, the purpose is missed if the community does not embrace it.

The Living Walls Roti mural is actually on University Ave not Metropolitan. So correcting the street might help frame the conversation and comments.

When I first saw the mural, the mental image I got was that the "BIG FISH" is here to eat the "LITTLE FISH" and it is just a matter of Time. ****In other words we are here not to COEXIST, We are here to take over and it is just a matter of time.**** Every community has it's share of problems, but I know that Pittsburgh is and has always been a very proud community and they should never be left out of any decision making process.

My first thought...Wow, what a waste of money in these hard times!

Its funny how you can get people to rally and agrue against a mural but in the same community people can not rally to control crime in there own neighborhood. People in the area know the people who commit crimes in the area on a daily basis but say nothing, people know of known drug houses but turn and look the other way and the same community allows vagrants and people to hangout all times of the day in front of a liquor store. WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE A SAY SO ABOUT A MURAL YOU CAN NOT EVEN POLICE OR TAKE CARE OF YOUR OWN COMMUNITY!!!

@ Todd Smith: Thank-you for your response Todd. First of all I have a lot of battles on my plate. I attend NPU meetings, I vote, I clean-up my communties, I own property, participate on the crime & safety committee ect. I am sure you do the same and I am still willing to do even more. We all have a say.