Chris Devins

Gelila Mesfin accused Chicagoan Chris Devins of willfully infringing "her copyrights and moral rights."

"Overall it has been stressful and hurtful," student artist Gelila Mesfin said about the last week.

The project's intent was good, the artists said, but the delay in crediting the original artist was bad.

Chris Devins said he will give to new GoFundMe for the artist of the image he used to create the mural.

A Boston resident is trying to raise $10,000 through GoFundMe for Gelila Mesfin.

“It’s a nice piece of art,” one South Shore resident said. “It adds beauty to the property.”

Chris Devins says the controversy has generated "$100,000's" in free publicity for Gelila Mesfin.

After swift online backlash, artist Chris Devins said it was "sloppy" to take credit for the work. 

Chris Devins said he wants to fix it before starting on his Michelle Obama mural in South Shore.

Local artist Chris Devins has raised more than $11,000 toward putting the portrait in South Shore.

Devins wants to put it on the outside of Bouchet School, 7355 S. Jeffery Ave.

Urban planner Chris Devins will install 32 photo murals outside of the grocery store.

Chris Devins wants to build Bronzeville's reputation as a hub for arts and culture.