a totally failed fresco by Marie-José Pérec

A failed fresco by French athlete Marie-José Pérec, created on December 4 in Cossé-le-Vivien, caused a lot of reaction.

After the statues of the footballers, a failed fresco. As reported this Monday by France Bleu Mayenne, a fresco by Marie-José Pérec is causing controversy in Cossé-le-Vivien, in Mayenne. The triple Olympic champion was indeed entitled to a portrait with her likeness representing her at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 but not really successful.

“I immediately felt that compared to the initial photo, there was not a total resemblance to the face, that’s for sure,” recognized the artist Maxine Dunas who recognized a small “miss” . There it is, it happens. I don't claim to have oversized talent or an ego, much less. So, I take criticism, I listen.”

Marie-José Pérec, the last torch bearer during the last Paris Olympics, would have appreciated the production according to the mayor of Cossé-le-Vivien Christophe Langouët. On the other hand, from the side of the inhabitants, there were several criticisms. “He looks like a man,” said some Cosseans.

The Laval graffiti artist, who created the work on a wall of the clubhouse of the local athletics association, assured that he would make some adjustments.