This mural is by Twick of ICP Crew who had a mural in SOMA that has since been painted over and another one around a Banksy in Chinatown.
According to his Facebook page: “Twick” is a SF Hip Hop urban legend with many ranks like a general. He is one of the most respected figures shaping the Bay Area graffiti movement from the 80’s to present day. At the age of twelve Francisco (his real name) was inspired by the Chicano writing that decorated the walls of the Mission and his neighborhood. During this time he was introduced to his passion graffiti art. He is a self-taught artist who has been painting the art ever since it arrived in the Bay Area in the early 80’s. With 26 years of experience he uses Graffiti art as a positive tool. With his enduring passion evident through his everyday endeavors, Twick helps to break graffiti’s negative perception by transforming it to be looked upon as imaginative and inspirational works of contemporary art. He is a pioneer of hope and optimism painting murals with powerful images and full of culture. With the Mission and SOMA district walls as his canvas and his efforts to empower the local youth, Twick is dedicated to giving back to the community that raised him. In 2004 Precita Eyes gave him the opportunity to teach a graffiti mural class, Honored and inspired has been teaching youth workshops ever since.
I have no problem with this “art” so long as it is permitted and/or commissioned by the owner of the property upon which it is visited. And I think that is usually the case in SF.
These are cute characters…well, their eyes look a little mean, but how could anyone dressed as they are be taken seriously! 🙂
Nice one! I like his details like the strings of firecrackers!
These guys are a little odd looking – but, yes, definitely fun!
very cute. these murals add to the quirkyness of san fran and chinatown district.
Cindy, I miss SFO so much!!
This is a truly fun mural! I love the colors! I can’t believe I never saw it!
They look more like foo dogs trying hard to be bada**es. They made me laugh. Yet the connection to Chinatown is real enough. I really enjoyed learning about Twick’s history and that of his peers from the earlier post. I like a lot of street art even though I know so little about it. So I appreciate the education. Thanks for the lesson and for participating in Monday Mural.
Wonderful story about this artist! His art makes me smile!
I love the playfulness of these little dragons!
Now this made me smile! This may be classified as graffiti but it seems like so much more.
It’s been awhile since I’ve been down that way and don’t remember seeing the last time I was there. It’s cute and the street lamps are painted perfectly.