Nickerson Gardens public housing development was chosen as one of three host sites in Los Angeles for a mural project by the World Wrestling Entertainment Incorporated (WWE). Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was on hand to help with the mural dedication ceremony. He was joined by more than 100 youth participating in the city’s summer job program.
WWE wanted to find a creative way to give back to the community, according to Brenda Anderson, South Los Angeles Area Director with the Mayor’s office. Three murals would be painted in three different locations in the city – Downtown Los Angeles, the Valley and South Los Angeles.
“All three murals will have three elements that link them together, the Watts Tower, the downtown skyline, and the mountains for the Valley. And each artist, we have three different artists and they all have murals based on their own interpretations with those elements included,” said Anderson.
Local Watts artist Ronald Jackson was chosen to paint the mural at Nickerson Gardens.
“I’m excited to be doing this project. I’ve been seeing this building ever since I was a kid,” said Jackson.
The mural includes a downtown skyline and overall illustrates the history and the evolution of the Watts community.
Actress Tatyana Ali, WWE wrestlers, and other celebrities were also on hand to celebrate the new mural in the community. The mural is located in an alley behind the management office for the Nickerson Gardens public housing development.
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