Independence resident Philip Bergantine puts the final touches on his newest mural, in the Chop Shop, a Grain Valley barbershop. Bergantine draws his inspiration from a variety of artists ranging from Banksy to Thomas Hart Benton. [Bill Althaus/The Examiner]
By Bill Althaus bill.althaus@examiner.net Early-morning patrons of the Chop Shop in Grain Valley were treated to much more than a haircut Tuesday. Independence artist/provocateur Philip…