Calvin "Pop" Porter Mural Art
About this mural:
This project is dedicated to Niagara Falls boxer Calvin 'Pop' Porter. Porter was a member of the American Olympic team which boycotted the 1980 Olympics in Moscow before he turned pro in 82'. He fought 13 times as a professional, retiring with a 10-3 record including 7 KO victories. Porter may never have worn the light-middleweight title belt, but he will always be a champion in the eyes of his family and the youth he inspired.
Styles used:
Jalen has been an artist since the age of four. He’s always been interested in different forms of creation, including painting, drawing, and sculpting. In his sophomore year of college, he decided to create his own business around his artistic talent. Since, his path has expanded into many different directions, in particular with creating murals. His first mural was a City of Buffalo initiative to honor essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic — the piece was a 5’X10’ aluminum panel honoring doctors and nurses. Then, the Niagara Falls Heritage Center approached him about creating a portrait for their Niagara Falls Murals initiative, leading him to create his Calvin “Pop” Porter mural.
Common themes in Jalen’s work include utilizing technology and digital arts, including audio and video stimulation, to allow all types of people to engage with his pieces.
Law’s portfolio can be viewed at TheJalenLawCollection.com