This was done by Laserpunch and RattleCan Blasters. They were joined by team co-captain – and avid artist -Vernon Davis who added his creative touch The mural is part of the San Francisco Arts Commission’s StreetSmARTs program. The StreetSmARTS program is a joint initiative of the San Francisco Arts Commission and the Department of Public Work that connects established urban artists with private property owners to create vibrant art in an effort to curb graffiti vandalism.
“Laserpunch and the Rattlecan Blasters consists of 2 graffiti artists, Camer1 from San Francisco, CA and Fasm from Modesto, CA. The Duo teams up frequently to paint church youth rooms and do art shows. We’ve traveled to several states to use our rattlecan skills on commissioned murals. ”
49er tight end, Vernon Davis took an introductory painting class his sophomore year at the University of Maryland where he rediscovered his creative side. He switched his major from criminal justice to studio art, trying his hand at artforms ranging from drawing to sculpture. 2011 marked the second year of the Vernon Davis Visual Arts Scholarship providing tuition support to a San Francisco youth interested in pursuing a career in the visual arts.
“I use art as therapy right now,” he said, encouraging the youth to do the same. “Art takes my mind away from football. Sometimes it helps to put your focus somewhere else.” (SF Gate 5/20/11)
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10 responses to “The Tenderloin – Our Future!”
Love their names! How great that they’re using their artistic skills to paint positive messages!
This is excellent and you’re right, it reeks of hope..love the heart the girl is drawing. Very original and very well done!
It is quite sweet!
I am often amazed by the works of art that are created with a can of spray paint.
Very creative artists. I am glad to see them using their talents in a positive manner.
I like the contrast between what you might assume “Rattlecan Blasters” would paint and this mural. Very nice message.
They both have TWO “nom de mural”! Spare Parts is right, the names sound so badass, yet the mural is charming and sweet. I especially like that it is a girl earning those As. If only I could figure out what that vine represents…Grazie per participare in Monday Mural questa settimana.
The mural’s emphasizes on education is something that too many of us miss out on.
Lovely, creative mural! Love the postive attitude!
wow…i am so encouraged to see all the responses on my mural. thanks so much for posting this. i am so grateful.
i work on 6th street with children and youth so this was a very important mural for me. this is actually one of the kids i work with. we strongly believe in the arts intertwined with education…especially since it is so limited in schools now days. so many kids will never discover their passion because the chances are not there for them any more. if we introduce them to the arts or crafts often times that could possibly save them from a lifestyle on the streets or even give them more motivation for the future.
anyways, dont mean to preach 🙂 again, thank you all for your kind words and support. God bless, cameron