PAINTING A POP-UP IN AN ENCHANTED FOREST BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
Precita Eyes Muralists partnered with SF Parks Alliance on Golden Gate Park's JFK Promenade, and turned it into a canvas.
On a cold Saturday evening last February 11, the Entwinedforest in Peacock Meadow gathered people of all ages, most of whom just happened to be passing by, to paint a pop-up.
"A pop-up mural is a mini happening," commented San Francisco Parks Alliance's Anna Lisa Escobedo, a long-time Precita Eyes collaborator. "It's a performance you maybe just stumbled upon."
As the sun set and the lights flickered, a hawk designed by artist Fredericko Alvarado took shape. The mock-up being studied by a biker who stopped to paint (above left) also guided cousins Mina and Margot, who wore their most colorful jackets to the activity.
Painting in the dark was a new experience for the Precita Eyes team, but not for one young painter. She said she loves working outside in the shadows and appreciated a safe space to do so.
Photos: Zoe Binder/SF Foghorn
JFK Promenadefeatures a dozen new muralspainted directly on JKF Drive, now permanently car-free. They point the way to the Rose Garden, Lindy Hop dances, Japanese Tea Garden, and a Native land acknowledgement.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND MURAL TOURS
PRECITA EYES MURAL HISTORY TOUR NEXT TOUR Saturday, Feb 18
Leaves from Precita Eyes Studio, 348 Precita Ave. FUTURE DATES: March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17.
(Third Saturday of every month)
COMMUNITY MURAL ART EDUCATION WORKSHOP NEXT CLASS: Tuesday, Feb. 21
Held at the Precita Eyes Muralists store, 2981-24th St. FUTURE DATES: March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20.
(Third Tuesday of every month)
PRECITA EYES MURALISTS
Collaborative creativity in the community since 1977
