GARDENA, Calif. — Local artist Gustavo Zermeno Jr. holds a certificate of recognition from the City of Gardena during a ceremony honoring his mural dedicated to American figure skater Alysa Liu on May 30, 2026. City representatives and community members gathered at the mural site on Crenshaw Boulevard to recognize the project. Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News.
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GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, USA – May 30, 2026: A mural honoring figure skater Alysa Liu is seen in Gardena, California. The public artwork was created by artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr.Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News.
GARDENA, Calif. — The City of Gardena recognized local artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr. on Saturday, May 30, for his mural honoring American figure skater Alysa Liu.
The mural is located behind COE’s Glass & Mirror at 15532 Crenshaw Blvd. in Gardena. The artwork features multiple images of Liu performing on the ice. For instance, one portrait depicts Liu holding a gold medal and draped in the American flag.
Liu is shown in different skating poses in additional scenes. The artwork incorporates blue and white design elements that emphasize movement and complement the skating scenes.
A Tribute Through Public Art
During the recognition event, Zermeño received a certificate of recognition from the City of Gardena. Photographs from the ceremony show the artist holding the certificate in front of the mural. They also show him standing alongside city representatives and community members who attended the presentation.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, USA — May 30, 2026: Local artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr. holds a certificate of recognition presented by the City of Gardena in front of his mural honoring American figure skater Alysa Liu. The recognition ceremony celebrated the completion of the public artwork located on Crenshaw Boulevard in Gardena, California. Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News.
According to information provided at the event, Zermeño began work on the mural in late February. He completed the project in early March. The artist’s signature and social media handle appear near the bottom of the artwork.
The mural joins other public artworks by Zermeño in the Los Angeles area and depicts Alysa Liu in multiple skating poses.
City representatives and community members gathered at the mural site during the recognition ceremony to congratulate Zermeño on the project and its addition to the Gardena community.
Presence News will update this report if additional information becomes available regarding the mural or related events.
Editor’s Disclaimer:This article is based on observations made at a public event, photographs taken on site, and information provided during the recognition ceremony. Presence News strives for accuracy and fairness in its reporting. If additional verified information becomes available, this article may be updated accordingly.
Maria Cornejo is a Staff Writer and award-winning Photojournalist with Presence News based in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. She regularly covers community events, entertainment, business, culture, and human-interest stories throughout Southern California, where her reporting has led to numerous invitations to local events and community gatherings. Maria began her journalism career at just 13 years old and has written for The Union Newspaper and Warrior Life Magazine. She is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton and is also the host of the Everything Entertainment & Inspiration podcast. Combining professional journalism with visual storytelling, Maria produces original reporting and photography that highlights the people, organizations, and events shaping the South Bay community. One of her most recognized contributions to Presence News is South Bay Galleria Isn’t Closing — Here’s What’s Actually Happening, one of the publication’s most-viewed articles. As a Staff Writer, Maria is committed to accurate, people-first journalism through firsthand reporting, original photography, and meaningful storytelling that informs and connects readers with their local communities. She can be contacted at: mariacornejo27@gmail.com More by Maria Cornejo
