Tuesday's Heroic Paragon by Kevinn Fung

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It was Thanksgiving day 1999 when local husband and father of five, Sydney Barlow, lost his life interceding in an argument.  Mr Barlow was protecting the children and families present to watch the annual Turkey Bowl football game when he was shot to death. His heroism was not forgotten by the community and they wanted this mural to be a tribute to him.
Kevinn Fung designed the image with emphasis on Mr Barlow's heroic and inspirational character rather than on the heart wrenching story of how he died.  Using many small details and a nearby landmark to place the scene specifically in the Garfield neighborhood, he portrays an everyday hero stepping up to do the right thing.  Mr Fung wanted to show a "simple act of heroism by an average Garfield resident".  His message is that everyone should remember and appreciate Sidney Barlow's actions, and anyone can be inspired to be an everyday hero themselves.
The style of the mural was influenced by Thomas Hart Benton's curving horizons and distortion of perspective.

Summary:

Artist(s): Kevinn Fung
Address: 4809 Penn Ave
City: Pittsburgh (Garfield)
Zip: 15206
Organization: Sprout Fund

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