The artist of the Shohei Ohtani mural threw the first pitch at the September 8 Dodgers game. Robert Vargas recently unveiled the lighting ceremony of his Ohtani artwork “L.A. Rising” on the Miyako Hotel on First Street. “This mural will finally be lit for the entire artist to see,” posted the Boyle Heights artist on his Instagram. The 15-story, 60 foot-wide Ohtani mural has become a well-loved city landmark, even garnering a Consul General of Japan award for its contribution to the community.
Take a look back at Robert Vargas painting his spectacular Shohei Ohtani mural ‘LA Rising’ in Little Tokyo in this video posted by @usatodaysports: