Street art finds another canvas at the home of South LA resident



Awash with bright, spray-painted colors, the brick wall enclosing a portion of Arcelia Gante’s house is becoming a piece of public art.

Five years ago, her family moved into the house located on the corner of La Salle Avenue in South Los Angeles, and since then graffiti artists have used the side of her house to create intricate murals and portraits.

Side of Arcelia Gante's house with a mural by artist Evol. (Photo by Subrina Hudson)

Side of Arcelia Gante’s house with a mural by artist Evol. (Photo by Subrina Hudson)

The artwork, which is also across the street, appears to be done by members of the graffiti art crew Mad Society Kings (MSK).

“They’ve done so many things,” Gante said. “They’ve done Marilyn Monroe. They’ve done a cat and even aliens. I really like how people will pass by and look at it, and they really appreciate the artwork.” [Read more…]