The mural features whimsical characters in some sort of enchanted forest. There's a boat full of what appear to be Venetian musicians, an arc of rainbow-colored birds, and two forlorn-looking women, one of whom holds a peacock. Originally the mural was scheduled to be unveiled in August, but we're told that anti-graffiti treatment delayed the work's completion. Here's a look at all five panels, stitched together. Click to open a larger version in a new window.
Five-Panel Sam Flores Mural Installed at 645 Haight Street
Published on November 08, 2011
It's been a long time coming, but a colorful, five-panel mural by artist Sam Flores was finally installed at 645 Haight Street yesterday.
The mural features whimsical characters in some sort of enchanted forest. There's a boat full of what appear to be Venetian musicians, an arc of rainbow-colored birds, and two forlorn-looking women, one of whom holds a peacock. Originally the mural was scheduled to be unveiled in August, but we're told that anti-graffiti treatment delayed the work's completion. Here's a look at all five panels, stitched together. Click to open a larger version in a new window.
The mural features whimsical characters in some sort of enchanted forest. There's a boat full of what appear to be Venetian musicians, an arc of rainbow-colored birds, and two forlorn-looking women, one of whom holds a peacock. Originally the mural was scheduled to be unveiled in August, but we're told that anti-graffiti treatment delayed the work's completion. Here's a look at all five panels, stitched together. Click to open a larger version in a new window.
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