Hanuman
Artist John Cornejo, 19, (top) and Franky Vasquez, 19, (center) paint a
mural titled, 'Hanuman' on Sunset Avenue in Venice on Friday, September 13,
2008. The Mural of Hanuman - The Monkey God, was inspired by Santa Monica Ploce
Officer and Yoga instructor Erik Milosovich. This Monkey-like God is a central
character in one of the most revered books of the ancient Vedic literature of
India. In the story of the Ramayana, Hanuman becomes a supernatural hero and
uses his powers to battle evil armies of the demonic Ravana. In a classic drama
of good versus evil, Hanuman acts not only as a hero but is always empowered by
unselfish service and love towards all beings. And It is in the spirit of
service that officer Milosovich has been volunteering to work with local youth
to promote service to the community. Through film classes, martial arts
training, and Yoga he has lured local youth to turn away from at-risk behavior
and channel their talents into art. The air brush and spray paint mural can be
viewed at Sunset Av. and Rose Av. , east of Lincoln Blvd. in Venice
90291.
Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 08:46AM
by
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Murals, Venice, art
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