You may not know the name Simon Hardeveld. But if you live in New Orleans, you’ve seen his work. His distinctive, brightly colored signs with sayings like “Shalom Y’all,” “Be Nice or Leave,” and “Look Busy Jesus is Coming” decorate homes, businesses, and billboards throughout the city - the most famous ones are probably the signs that decorate the set for WGNO’s News With a Twist.
