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Video: Jovi Schnell & her "Evolves the Luminous Flora" Mural.

In January, I posted about Jovi Schnell's amazing piece of public art mural; "Evolves the Luminous Flora" which just happens to be right around the corner from apartment. I had spoken a few times with Jovi about her mural and was really taken with her process and inspiration behind it. It's really interesting to hear all of the thought behind the piece. Recently, the SF Arts Commission walked through the mural with Jovi on their video series Culture Wire, discussing all of the symbolism and the work behind the mural. I am delighted to post it here so you can read it. I think you'll be really inspired. (You may recognize the photos ;)

Matthew Reamer & Scraper Bikes.

It's late in the am, but I was scanning some of my favorite blogs and I noticed my friend Jeff from the BOOOOOOOM! is representing the Yay Area with his post about Matthew Reamer and his photography of scraper bikes and the kids that build them in Oakland. Had to reblog and share. Reamer takes pics of kids who customize and build bikes out of scrap parts as a postive and creative alternative to violence that permeates their neighborhoods. You can learn more about the movement here on their blog.