A San Francisco artist has led the collaborative community mural movement in the city and Bay Area for nearly half a century.
SAN FRANCISCO â It's hard to miss her artwork when walking around the Mission District.'Those were done almost 45 years ago,' Susan Cervantes said, pointing to one building. 'Even before people knew what murals were.'Her story begins nearly 50 years ago when the painter was a young mother looking for enriching opportunities for children.
'It gives ownership to the community. It gives them a voice. It brightens up the environment,' she explained.The murals can also make a statement. A group of artists and neighbors filled Balmy Alley between 24th and 25th streets with a series of murals about peace in Central America. Cervantes' contribution, called 'Indigenous Eyes, War or Peace,' shows a girl's eyes, with a skeleton in one, a peace dove in the other.
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