The Chimera is the largest and most popular graffiti mural in Michigan and was created by Kobie Solomon. He created this piece to inspire people and capture what the city is about. This mural was created to represent Detroit, its people, its power, and its hardships. He wanted everyone to understand the simplicity of it but then put meaning behind it for those that like to study works of art. Kobie says, "I wanted to make something that actually stood for something and I wanted to execute the piece in a way that would not just inspire, but would actually help destroy the walls and preconceptions about an art form that has helped change my life for the better in ways that I could have never hoped: graffiti."
I love seeing this mural when my family drives past it on our way downtown. I think it is really cool and creative that the artist combined all four of the mascots into one picture. This basically shows you that even though they are all separate sports teams, they all represent one city, Detroit. I think the artist succeeded in showing people that there can be beauty in graffiti.
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