A Message to the Child: The Hero can be Found

A Message to the Child, the Hero can be Found by artist John Lewis is located in the Tioga neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lewis has painted a number of other murals for Mural Arts Philadelphia over the years. This one is emblematic of his realistic style and attention to detail. The theme surrounds the idea that children can find a hero anywhere, from the construction worker helping to build a new family home to the family members that surround them. This mural presents the idea that no child is truly alone when even a single adult takes a chance and looks their way. Education happens not just in the classroom but also in the neighborhood, where kids learn from watching adults at work. These everyday heroes are worth celebrating and Lewis shows this in his mural.