El Nuevo fuego (The New fire), Los Angeles, 1985

El Nuevo fuego (The New fire), 1985, Victor Clothing Company, exterior facing northeast, 240 South Broadway (between 2nd and 3rd Streets). Both the pageantry of the ancient Mexican torch-lighting ceremonies (which took place in 52-year intervals) and the two 20th century Olympic Games held in Los Angeles (1932 and 1984 -- also a 52-year gap) are portrayed. The most prominent portraits are those of local 1984 Olympic gold medal-winning athletes Paul Gonzalez (boxing) and Valerie Briscoe-Hooks (track). Also included are Greg Louganis (diving), Ernesto Canto (50 km walk), and Pierre Vignon (pole vault). East Los Streetscapers. Designed by Wayne Healy, David Botello, George Yepes. Assisted by Rudy Calderon, Bob Grigas, David Morin, Paul Botello. Acrylic on masonry, 80' x 85'. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 46, #69.