August 24, 2017
“GRAFFITI SPIRIT OF L.A. RENAISSANCE“
by Man One
In the Aztec pantheon Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, was the god of wind and the dawn and the patron god of the priesthood responsible for learning and knowledge as well as the arts. On this 2017 wall in the Arts District Park at the corner of Hewitt and 5th in Los Angeles, Man One depicts a modern version of Quetzalcoatl wielding brushes and spray cans, with halo and wings representing the City of Angels. Man One says the bridge featured prominently on the left is a nod to the reconstruction of the historic 6th Street bridge nearby. Growing up in Los Angeles Man One developed his love of art on the streets and, reflecting the theme of this mural, says he is a strong believer in the “transformational power of art and its power to save lives and make the world a better place.” @manoneart