This is “Flores del Tehuan-derloin” by Jet Martínez. The mural was commissioned by the SF Arts Commission project StreetSmARTS. It is done in the style of embroidery created by the Tehuanan women of Oaxaca, Mexico.
This is what Jet said on his Facebook page about the work:
A mural based on Oaxacan embroidery designs. These patterns were assimilated by the Oaxacans from Chinese silk embroidery popular with the Spanish rulers of the time. Currently, some of the most beautiful textiles of the type are being made by the “muxeres” ( Transvestite men) in Juchitan.
If you know anything about the tenderloin, there are strong Oaxacan, Chinese and Trannie populations there. My hope was to give appreciation not only to the art of emboidery, but to how folk art unifies seemingly different cultures.
Jet Martinez has several murals around San Francisco.
This project was sponsored in part by SFAC StreetSmArts program.
This is a beautiful blending of cultural art and style. I love to seek out old embroidered tablecloths at antique stores and one with this pattern would definitely catch my eye.
Very colourful and the details are amazing!
This is soo wonderful! Love it.
Well, this is really fascinating…not just because of the type of art and the colors and the fact that art bridges cultures, but also because of the Oaxacan connection.
Let me explain…a few years back I did a story – in serial form – on another blog. It was about Haysus. Haysus was born of a virgin in a cave in Oaxaca. You can perhaps guess what happens to him eventually.
How beautiful! What a wonderful tribute to the Oaxacuan culture. I love the colors.
Che bella, Principessa. Not only did the artist replicate the embroidery stitches, he caught the vibrancy of the colors and the incredible folk traditions that still live in Oaxaca, my favorite place in Mexico. I’m so glad you captured this for us. I learn so much from your posts on SF art. Thank you for participating in Monday Mural.
Very eye catching and attractive. Keep on clicking.