Mural of Niko by Hector Rios on Display
On the first anniversary of Niko’s passing the City of Long Beach (California) Homeland Cultural Center unveiled a wall mural by famous muralist Hector Hex Rios. “Our Brother, Nicholas J. Birakos, Waveomatic, Lives On…” writes Rios on the giant mural.
The acclaimed artist is a professional muralist who has been working as a teacher and counselor for the City of Los Angeles producing murals throughout the county.
Rios said that it was an honor for him to paint Niko. “He inspired so many,” he said. “Niko taught our youth and he was very instrumental in starting the Next Generation.”