Artist works to restore massive paintings damaged in U-Haul storage facility fire

A Milwaukee artist is working to restore about 30 large paintings damaged in a January fire at a U-Haul storage facility — pieces he spent 11 years creating as a tribute to the United States. Jesus Avila reached out to TMJ4 after the fire, saying his storage unit did not burn. However, his paintings sustained water damage and tearing in the aftermath of the fire. He has launched a GoFundMe for those who want to help fund the restoration. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/artist-works-to-restore-massive-paintings-damaged-in-u-haul-storage-facility-fire