2 New Murals to Beautify North Beach!
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Did you love the superhero and firefighter mural protecting the citizens of North Beach adding color to the neighborhood since 2019 ?! Do you love murals and want to support artists that bring these to you ?!
It’s high time for a refresh of these amazing walls from the same talented experienced crew (with some new talent) with new artwork for us all to enjoy! After your feedback and engagement with the great North Beach citizens, we have come up with fresh concepts that we are looking to get started on right away if we can raise the right funds to just cover our costs and pay the artists!
We have 2 large-scale productions (Double your pleasure!) planned for the entire building at 684 Union that we need your help to bring to life:
Mural 1: “North Beach Speakeasy”
Team assembled & ready to paint once we raise funds!
Our target date to paint is April 28th, 2023
Rough sketch of the mural:
The centerpiece homage to jazz singers of the day by Kurupt is what we will paint while the pieces are placeholders to illustrate the concept but they will painted in black,white, and greys.
Executed by some of the best graffiti artists in the world (Yes, many live right here in the Bay Area!), from the pioneering worldwide aerosoul crew (1971!) Ex-Vandals & the blockbuster master Illuminaries, they are going to deliver that same superhero quality that lasted since 2019 but with a new nightime spin! Think jazz, music, cocktails, nightlife, & amazing singers!
Featured additional info & work from the artists:
- Check out another mural honoring musicians from the Ex-Vandals
- "Resilient SF" mural by Agana in collaboration with the hometeam SF Giants
- Gorgeous mural remembering Oscar Grant by Refa in collaboration with the Oscar Grant Foundation & Oscar's incredible Mom, Wanda Johnson. This was also the unveiling of the naming of Oscar Grant III Way.
- Check out True's other large community murals. They range from large projects funded at the County or State level to pro bono public interest pieces.
Mural 2: “Tides of change”
On the Powell side of the street, we have one of the new murals painted and ready to experience! Now we need to get the artists paid for their supplies, time, passion and craftsmanship!
The finished masterpiece:
As the tides rise the bubbles reach the surface of the Pacific. Behind is a sunset lit sight of the golden gate bridge next to the heads of broken sculptures, symbols of an honored past come and gone. The Chinese sculpture pays honor to Chinatown, and the three birds represent the artists, Pablo “Raiz” Arroyo, Eon75, and Pancho Pescador.
Featured additional info & work from the artists:
- Meet Pancho Pescador in this PBS documentary, a self-taught Chilean artist and teacher, who spends his pandemic-era days bringing art and life to the struggling streets of Oakland.
Who is organizing & Where does the money go?
The mural projects are produced by the What Then Art Now mural arts organization. Danielone & Pengo lead the "North Beach Speakeasy" mural production and overall concept. 100% of all monies raised will go towards supplies for the murals and then to compensate the artists.
Thank you to our supporters
Tony's Pizzeria for the delicious Pizza they will be donating!
MTP Painting (Mike the Painter) for buffing the wall!
Thank you for your support and we look forward to contributing art to North Beach in San Francisco!
Disclaimer: No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offered in exchange for any donations as part of GoFundMe.
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What Then Art Now
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San Francisco, CA