WanJean, Heather Hutt, and the Power of Community Legacy at Church of the Transfiguration Square

The Concrete Rose Project
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On March 29, 2026, WanJean, founder of The Concrete Rose Project, joined community members and civic leaders for the Church of the Transfiguration Square event, honoring more than 100 years of faithful service in Los Angeles. The gathering reflected the kind of community-centered moment that sits at the heart of WanJean’s work: recognizing institutions, leaders, and neighborhoods whose stories deserve to be seen, remembered, and celebrated.

Among those in attendance was Heather Hutt, Los Angeles City Councilwoman for the 10th District. Hutt is a daughter of Los Angeles, born and raised in Leimert Park, and according to her official Council District 10 biography, she is the first woman and first Black woman elected as a voting member for Council District 10. Her leadership has placed her at the center of efforts involving neighborhood investment, cultural recognition, civic visibility, and the preservation of community identity across one of Los Angeles’ most historically significant districts.

For WanJean, moments like this are not simply appearances—they are part of the larger mission of The Concrete Rose Project. Through sculpture-on-canvas, commemorative portraiture, public art concepts, youth engagement, and cultural programming, WanJean uses art to honor people and places that have shaped communities. Her work of Councilwoman Hutt reflects that same purpose: capturing public service not just as a title, but as a living legacy connected to people, neighborhoods, and the responsibility of representation.

The Concrete Rose Project continues to build relationships with city officials, community institutions, churches, cultural organizations, and local businesses because those relationships help make stronger programs possible. When artists, civic leaders, and community stakeholders stand in the same space, opportunities grow—for murals, scholarships, youth apprenticeships, public art installations, exhibitions, and cultural education. This is how TCRP moves from vision to impact: by turning relationships into programs that serve real communities.

The Church of the Transfiguration Square event was a meaningful reminder that community legacy is built over time—through service, faith, leadership, and memory. WanJean’s presence alongside Councilwoman Heather Hutt reinforces the role of The Concrete Rose Project as both an arts organization and a civic partner, committed to honoring those who serve and inspiring the next generation to see themselves as part of the story.