Developer wants to light up OP with huge digital display. But city could pull the plug

Overland Park artist Jeff Hanson has seen his bold, textured paintings in People magazine and on the side of a NASCAR race car. He’s even sold one to Elton John.

But he’s never seen his artwork displayed on a massive digital board, animated in multicolored LED lights. Until Tuesday night.

Developer Kenneth Block lit up the display and demonstrated what he hopes will be a permanent addition to one of his new office buildings at CityPlace. He said the digital art adds some life and color to his new stone and glass WellSky Corporate Office at 11300 Switzer Road in Overland Park.

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