A 15 ft. tall mural of Brittney Griner and 17 other Americans detained abroad was unveiled in D.C. Wednesday ... all in an effort to raise awareness for those locked up outside the U.S.
Campbell cut and pasted photos onto the wall ... using flour, water, and sugar to form a non-toxic, biodegradable glue, with help from detainees' family members and citizens passing by. It's expected to eventually fade ... but it could take weeks, months, or longer, depending on the weather.
Aside from the artwork, Campbell hopes the message behind the mural resonates with people more than the artistry, so detainees like Griner can return to the United States. “We really need to put pressure on all people with any tools, whether that’s wheat-pasting, or whether that’s using your own personal platforms on social media to help apply pressure," Campbell said.
"Or if you’re in any stage of government, and you can provide support and begin to help bring these people home.", U.S. citizen and former Marine who's been detained in Russia since 2018 on drug and espionage charges, are featured. Griner recently pled guilty to a drug charge ... but her trial near Moscow is still ongoing . She faces up to 10 years in prison.
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