Hillel Smith Shalom mural in Santa Ana at the Jewish Street Art Festival

Shalom by Hillel Smith in Downtown Santa Ana. Standing at the very edge of the historic Downtown Santa Ana district, this vibrant mural greets all comers to the neighborhood with a greeting of peace and welcoming. Hillel uses his distinctive experimental lettering to spell out the word Shalom in Hebrew in bright colors that stand out among the many captivating murals in this artsy area. As an area that has also featured conflict between Jews and their neighbors, in a time with heightened tensions and violence globally, the mural offers a gesture of peace and a rainbow of color.

Hillel Smith Shalom mural in Santa Ana at the Jewish Street Art Festival
Hillel Smith Shalom mural in Santa Ana at the Jewish Street Art Festival
Hillel Smith Shalom mural in Santa Ana at the Jewish Street Art Festival
Hillel Smith Shalom mural in Santa Ana at the Jewish Street Art Festival

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