LOS ANGELES -- The new Gratitude Mural at the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles honors essential workers for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials chose the artists for the Gratitude Mural through a competition called the Gratitude Contest.
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"When they called me and they told me I had won, I was just immediately excited. And I wanted to get to work immediately, I was so thrilled," said artist Marlene Nancy Lopez.
"It's such an honor and a privilege to be able to give back to the community at this scale," said artist Annie Hong.
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The three local artists chosen for the mural are from Guatemala, Korea and the Philippines.
"Since I have so many people in my own family that are essential workers, I really just wanted the opportunity to say thank you to them," said Lopez.