At the JCCSF Katz Snyder Gallery
October 2017 – January 2018
Mission Murals: Art, Politics and Community Preservation was a dynamic exhibition of documentary photographs, posters, handbills, tools, ephemera and film. The exhibition showcased the work of Precita Eyes Muralists.
The exhibition highlighted the work of documentary photographer Dick Evans through his Heyday publication entitled The Mission. It showcased work by local artists and leaders including Juana Alicia, David “Hyde” Cho, Susan Kelk Cervantes, Carlos “Kookie” Gonzalez, André Karpov, Emmanuel Montoya, Irene Perez, Ray Patlan, Mel Waters, Patricia Rodriquez, Victor Reyes, Jessica Sabogal and Carla Wojczuk. Today, the murals continue to combat gentrification and preserve the character of the Mission District for all to enjoy.