The Loss Prevention
Hero, 2012
Atlanta, Georgia
Photo Credit: Nick Allin
Hero depicts late U.S. Congressman John Lewis (1940-2020) mid-speech at the 1963 March on Washington, a pivotal moment in American history. Accompanying the portrait is an excerpt from his speech that reads “I appeal to all of you to get into this great revolution that is sweeping this nation. Get in and stay in the streets of every city, every village and hamlet of this nation until true freedom comes, until the revolution of 1776 is complete.” Painted roughly six stories tall, this mural overlooks Auburn Avenue, which is considered by many to be the birthplace of the American civil rights movement.
“Our goal with this piece was to celebrate and bring attention to the great John Lewis, and its accompanying quote is meant to inspire the youth of the neighborhood and city.”
The Loss Prevention is a highly-skilled team of artists and craftsmen based in Atlanta, GA. whose mission is to transform communities with art. We paint experiences that inspire connections and build value for collaborators that range from Fortune 500 companies to local businesses, non-profits, and public art projects.
The Loss Prevention 艺术家团队
《英雄》(Hero)，2012 年
佐治亚州，亚特兰大市
照片来源：尼克·阿林 (Nick Allin)
《英雄》描绘的是已故美国国会议员约翰·刘易斯 (John Lewis, 1940-2020) 在 1963 年华盛顿大游行中的演讲，这是美国历史上的一个重要时刻。画像上还摘录了他演讲中的一段话：“我呼吁所有人参与到这场席卷全国的伟大革命中来。走入并捍卫这个国家每座城市、每个村庄和村落的街道，直到真正的自由到来，直到 1776 年的革命完成。”这幅壁画大约有六层楼高，俯瞰着奥本大道——许多人认为这里是美国民权运动的发源地。
“这幅作品旨在赞颂伟大的约翰·刘易斯，弘扬他的思想，并引用他的名言激励附近街区和城市的年轻人为自由而奋斗。”