Reseda squeezes out Ohjae
Well, so much for that one... the controversial mural on the side of the liquor store at Saticoy and Hesperia got the boot. Rick's got the story.
RESEDA - After pressure from community residents and city officials, a controversial liquor store mural, which sparked heated debate over whether it was art or graffiti, has been removed.
The mural, dedicated to former tagger and tattoo artist Anthony "Ohjae" Sena, who was shot to death in May 2006, was in violation of city code and was painted over Thursday with the permission of the property owner, officials said Friday.
"The community in Reseda was very upset about the mural," said Jose Maldonado, a senior lead officer with the Los Angeles Police Department's West Valley Division.
It seems Jeff Measles, who helped put the mural together in honor of his late friend, didn't get his permits in order, nor did he expect the controversy it would cause. He remains undaunted: "I'm planning on doing another mural, probably next year, and, this time, do it right," Measles said..
Sounds like a good compromise. Hopefully, he can find a good place for to pay tribute to Mr. Sena where people can enjoy it, rather than fight. And the people of Reseda get their liquor store wall back, too.
Previously, Community paints Reseda mural controversy.
Gangs, libraries and Ohjae, too.
Comments
These guys are so good. They should sell their art.
Posted by: D Smith | November 19, 2007 8:32 PM