Be Someone

Originally painted in 2012 by an anonymous graffiti artist on a train bridge, Be Someone has become iconic in Houston — guerilla art with a message of significance in an unlikely but prominent location. It’s had several reincarnations since being painted and was most recently restored (after being blacked out) by local college students who believe its message of encouragement means quite a bit to a lot of people. The artist feels free to let the street art take on a life of its own and has used the public work to launch his brand and entrepreneurial pursuits. The graffiti is so beloved in the city that a petition gathered more than 35,000 signatures to request that be designated a protected landmark.