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An exploration of the expansionist ideology of Manifest Destiny, its continuing impact on multicultural communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, as well as its legacies of inherited and perpetuated violence, trauma, addiction, and the outgrowths of resistance and resilience to Manifest Differently Manifest Differently is a multifaceted project featuring 38 multigenerational artists and […]
It is common among Indigenous Peoples to grow up on the ancestral lands of another tribe. I grew up on the Coast Miwok and the Pomo lands in the North Bay but my ancestors on my mother’s side were from New Mexico. Throughout my life, my mom did her best to provide some Indigenous Community […]
In Tropical Geometries, landscape and geometric abstraction are used to re-imagine ideas of modernity, progress, and identity in the Americas. Landscape, mapping, cartography, and botanical illustration co-exist simultaneously with pattern and free-flowing shapes inspired by textile patterns from the Americas, such as the ruana, a poncho-like garment worn in the Andes, Neo-Concrete painting, and modernist […]
An exploration of the expansionist ideology of Manifest Destiny, its continuing impact on multicultural communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, as well as its legacies of inherited and perpetuated violence, trauma, addiction, and the outgrowths of resistance and resilience to Manifest Differently Manifest Differently is a multifaceted project featuring 38 multigenerational artists […]
An exploration of the expansionist ideology of Manifest Destiny, its continuing impact on multicultural communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, as well as its legacies of inherited and perpetuated violence, trauma, addiction, and the outgrowths of resistance and resilience to Manifest Differently Manifest Differently is a multifaceted project featuring 38 multigenerational artists and […]
The Condor rises from the ashes of colonization amidst the stalks of corn, lupine, and poppies, while bullfrog, treefrog, and rattlesnake rest in their dens between worlds. In the sky the California nightsnake slithers through the blanket flowers. -Megan Wilson An exploration of the expansionist ideology of Manifest Destiny, its continuing impact on multicultural […]
This mural is a call to action for people, specially hiring managers, to hire more trans employees. Unemployment is one of the biggest barriers trans people face today, both nationally and internationally. The mural details more context on how to make the workplace more inclusive, while also providing financial stability, job security, gender affirming healthcare, […]
‘The Resilience of Poppies’ explores the inspiring story of those who have overcome tragedy and adversity. This mural tells the story of courageous survivors – men and women targeted by security forces during the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran and shot directly in their eyes, resulting in many of them being blinded. Dena […]
‘ Heart Shaped Rocks’ is dedicated to Palestine spirit of love and resistance. While the land is occupied by tanks, cameras, AI controlled machine guns and an occupying army..The people continue to exist and stand steadfast. Through the power of our music, story telling (Journalism, film, writing) and also the youths rocks thrown to protect […]
OUR MATRIARCHS, Barbara Mumby-Huerta, acrylic, 12′ x 16.5′, Clarion Alley, San Francisco, CA “Our Matriarchs” pays homage to 13 living Indigenous women who have made an indelible mark on the San Francisco Bay area and beyond. The significance of the number thirteen is based upon personal tribal teachings and our responsibility to the number […]
An exploration of the expansionist ideology of Manifest Destiny, its continuing impact on multicultural communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, as well as its legacies of inherited and perpetuated violence, trauma, addiction, and the outgrowths of resistance and resilience to Manifest Differently Artist Patrick Kelly painted the signage wall mural for Manifest Differently […]
“Baraye” (Persian: برای, lit. “For” or “Because of”) is a power ballad by Iranian singer-songwriter Shervin Hajipour inspired by the death of Mahsa Amini and its aftermath. Widely referred to as “the anthem of the protests,” Baraye received critical acclaim for its vocals and portrayal of the emotions of the Iranian people worldwide. At the […]
Woman Life Freedom by Farnaz Zabetian is part of the Woman! Life! Freedom! revolution led by the women of Iran. On November 12, 2022, Clarion Alley Mural Project (CAMP) in collaboration with CCA Center for Art and Public Life, ARTogether, and Diaspora Arts Connection presented Women! Life! Freedom! The Wind in My Hair, showcasing art performances, music, murals, and poetry by Iranian artists […]
#Mahsa_Amini by Keyvan Shovir is part of the Woman! Life! Freedom! revolution led by the women of Iran. On November 12, 2022, Clarion Alley Mural Project (CAMP) in collaboration with CCA Center for Art and Public Life, ARTogether, and Diaspora Arts Connection presented Women! Life! Freedom! The Wind in My Hair, showcasing art performances, music, murals, and poetry by Iranian artists and allies […]
Description of Frisco Rise by Mary Claire Amable and Lorenzo Tamayo-Lee At the height of Anti-Asian violence and the ongoing movement for Black liberation, Frisco Rise is a mural rooted in Black and Asian solidarity during San Francisco’s redevelopment era (1948 – 1973) and how these communities are staying resilient while still fighting current forms of redevelopment, known today […]
