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I just got back from New York where I was working on a new mural in the East Village. The name of the mural is “Vivi La Revolucion” which is named such as it’s a portrait of my daughter Vivienne, so obviously a play on “Viva La Revolution.” The mural was created as an urge for peace and a willingness to rise above our more destructive tendencies. The location of the wall is directly across from an elementary school and the content contains imagery that kids can relate to, but I also think that anyone can relate to the innocence and idealism of youth. Most prejudices are learned and then need to be unlearned.
The mural is located in the East Village very close to where I spent a lot of time doing street art in New York in the 90’s. It’s amazing to have a large more permanent piece in the neighborhood now. Thank you to my team, The L.I.S.A. Project NYC, Wayne Rada for facilitating and the neighborhood for supporting.
-Shepard
Check out this East Village Patch article for more insight into the Vivi La Revolution mural, click here.
Image Credit: Rey “The DRiF” Rosa Jr / The L.I.S.A. Project NYC
Image Credit: Simon Kellman (@djcatman instagram)
