Artist paints commemorative Annunciation Church ribbons into fresco
- Posted on July 18, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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A remarkable artistic tribute has emerged at an Edina church, where painter Mark Balma transformed community grief into a powerful visual memorial. Following a tragic 2025 mass shooting, residents adorned local trees with blue and green ribbons as symbols of hope and remembrance. Balma's striking fresco captures these meaningful ribbons, converting a spontaneous act of collective mourning into lasting sacred art that honors victims and celebrates community resilience.
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