1st/Soto Street Mural
The Four Pillars, 2006-2008
Man One, artist
The artist chose four elements: family, faith, work, and history to represent the spirit of the East Los Angeles community.
Two walls in English (faith and history) and two in Spanish (trabajo and familia) reflect the present reality of spoken language in the area. The lettering, done in bold and colorful urban art style, makes it relevant to the youth who will view the walls on a daily basis.
“Work is the most vital because it literally creates the house you live in and creates pride in the members of the community as well as the commerce that drives everyday life.”