Breathtaking Mural at Disneyland Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman
Disneyland pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman with a mural at its Downtown Disney shopping district.
On September 24, Disneyland unveiled the mural by Nikkolas Smith as an homage to the late Chadwick Boseman, and it is breathtaking.
Artist Nikkolas Smith reveals “King Chad” artwork at Downtown Disney District at the @Disneyland Resort. #DisneyParks #BlackPanther #ChadwickBoseman pic.twitter.com/QpOL3z69YW
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) September 24, 2020
As we all know, Boseman, unfortunately, passed of cancer on August 28. The hearts of many were crushed that day. However, we will never forget his resilience and compassion. Carrying himself with power, yet full of serenity, Boseman taught others to always strive for what they wanted.
Along with this, he always put the time to visit the children with cancer at the St. Jude campus. It was like this that Smith decided to portray “The King.”
The mural showcases a young boy giving the Wakanda Salute to the Marvel star. Depicted wearing a Black Panther mask, the boy looks up at Boseman’s warm smile.
Smith is a concept artist, author, illustrator, and former Disney Imagineer native to Houston, Texas, residing in Los Angeles. He took to Instagram to share his experience on this honoring moment. “I am so thankful to be able to honor Chadwick’s life and purpose in this way,” he posted.
Smith could only describe his artwork as being “special.” Referring to Boseman as “My King Chad,” Smith acknowledges his impact on children and how he wanted to represent Boseman just as he was: a legend. With his wife and baby boy by his side, Smith’s tribute to Boseman was even more touching and heartwarming.
Celebrities and fans expressed their love for the mural on Twitter.
Thank you to @Disney for honoring this legend in such a beautiful way. Absolutely stunning. 🙏🙏Disneyland’s ‘Black Panther’ Mural: Unveiled in Downtown Disney – Variety https://t.co/bN9sBYZ1Uy
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) September 25, 2020
Mark Ruffalo asserted himself by saying, “It is perfectly him.”
This is a beautiful way to honor Chadwick Boseman. It is perfectly him. https://t.co/apM41gvZ6X
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) September 25, 2020
All-around described as “perfect” and “beautiful,” the new Disney mural has captivated all who witness it.
Disneyland is honoring Chadwick Boseman with a mural and I’m crying again pic.twitter.com/pUroR9JTcL
— Preston Moore (@prestoncmoore) September 24, 2020
Immortalized in Disneyland, we will forever know Boseman as our King. As Smith said in his post, “there was no one more worthy to fill those shoes.” Wakanda Forever.
