"This week, the city unveiled "Hometown Heroes," a three-piece exhibition that showcases San Jose sports figures - from NFL stars to roller derby players and synchronized swimmers - while also putting a spotlight on the artists and photographers who bring their images to us. It'll be on display through July 31, as the region hosts Super Bowl LX, NCAA men's basketball games and FIFA World Cup soccer matches."
"But the most eye-catching piece is "Larger than Life," the four vinyl murals adorning the long hallway in City's Hall's wing. Each of the four artists - Emilio Cortez, Elba Raquel, Sam Rodriguez and Alyssa Wigant - created a piece that works on its own, but taken together, they form a great tapestry of San Jose's athletic heritage. They celebrate homegrown heroes like Jim Plunkett, Brandi Chastain, Steve Caballero and even Krazy George and highlight the lessons sports can teach us about adversity."
Hometown Heroes is a three-piece exhibition at San Jose City Hall showcasing local sports figures and the artists and photographers who capture them. Digital screens present The Community in Motion, a rotating selection of 44 sports photographs by 25 local photographers depicting activities from Little League to Sharks games. The tower lobby features Arnold Del Carlo's post-World War II photography of San Jose State athletics. A hallway installation, Larger than Life, consists of four vinyl murals by Emilio Cortez, Elba Raquel, Sam Rodriguez and Alyssa Wigant celebrating homegrown athletes and lessons from sports. Wigant's She-Chee Folder offers a woman-centered update of classic Pee-Chee imagery. The show runs through July 31 amid major regional sporting events.
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