Artist:
Address:
Tiger Liquor Store: Vermont Avenue at 111th Street., Los Angeles, CA 90044 (click to view)
Size:
14 X 50' ft
Medium:
N/A
Date:
1984
Type:
Portrait
Religious
Description / Interpretation:
Artist was assisted by local gang members and others. Latin Jesus with arms outstretched. The artist was initially contacted by leaders of the South Los (Solos) gang, who wanted an outdoor mural of Jesus in their neighborhood. Photo: © Robin Dunitz
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