Artist:
Address:
13958 Van Nuys Boulevard, Pacoima, CA 91331 (click to view)
Size:
48' X 15' ft
Medium:
Acrylic
Date:
2012
Type:
Historic
Community
Portrait
Description / Interpretation:
Levi Pónce assisted by Steven Acevedo, Erica Friend, Monica Cano, Leo Tejeda, Sesor, the Mendez Family, the Rhee Family, Alee Ponce, the Alvarez Sisters. A tribute to the East Valley and those who grew up there, including our famous Cheech Marin. Landmarks include the four Sunland Towers and Whiteman Airport. A plane alludes to a plane crash at Pacoima junior High on January 31, 1957. Painted in November 2012. Photo © Ian Robertson-Salt | Photo © Javier Martinez (last one)