Public Art Commissons
Murals
"Good Things Happen Here"
Date: Aug 2024
Design and Illustration Collab: Aria Ruiz and Ms. Sydney Dow
Artists: Aria & Arielle Ruiz
Volunteers: Virginia Williams and Clara Marigmen
Mural Donated by: Ms. Sydney Dow
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The Kick Off
"I met teacher, Ms. Sydney Dow at George Washington Carver Elementary in the Spring of 2024. I was working for an art education program where we visit schools and offer art projects with local community artists. This is how we initially connected.
After that program, we reconnected in the fall when Ms. Dow's class would once again be joining in the art education program. She mentioned last Spring she wanted a mural painted within the school, and I asked her for details. Ms. Dow said she was having trouble finding an artist, so I offered A+A Studio Art's services! After having met her students, visiting the school, and having grown up in the neighborhood, she loved the idea of collaborating with us. That is how the project kicked off!" - Aria Ruiz
Kenny Alley
Kenny Alley Mural was created by local artist Matt Christenson.
Year: 2015
Matt Christenson's Kenny Alley Mural Project Video below:
Kenny Alley Mural was repaired and repainted by Arielle & Aria Ruiz
Year: 2017
Matt Christenson collaborated with artists Arielle Ruiz, Aria Ruiz, City Arts and Technology High School students, and The Excelsior Action group. As a community, citizens came to the mural to help paint and become a part of a wonderful experience.
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Repaint and Repair: Year 2017
Volunteers from the community/San Francisco State University students assisted in the repairs of Kenny Alley
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Click Kenny Alley Mural for location
Mission and Brazil Mural
By
Artist: Matt Christenson
Volunteer Artists: Arielle Ruiz and Aria Ruiz
City Arts and Technology High School Students, as well as citizens of the community, volunteered to paint and join in on the fun!
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Click Brazil & Mission for location
Sculpture/Installations
"Displaced"
by Arielle Ruiz
Located at Hayes Valley Art Works
295 Oak Street San Francisco, CA 94102
Project was created Fall 2018
Repaired Winter 2019
Reinstalled in the beginning of the New Year 2020
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"The emerged human figures before you represent the displaced families that once thrived in Hayes Valley. The emerging of their human bodies out of Hayes Valley soil, represent the roots that connect displaced families within Hayes Valley's history. Looking out, wanting to be a part of the community, a barrier prevents them from connecting with the neighborhood."- Arielle Ruiz
For More Information on the history of San Francisco
Please check out resources below
Illustrations
Bayview Imani Breast Cancer
Support Group
by Arielle Ruiz
On October 17th, 2015 I was invited to attend the
15th Annual Breast Cancer Luncheon.
I was commissioned to design a painting representing breast cancer awareness for a breast cancer program and presentation.
The painting I designed was presented to Harriet Starkes, a member of the
Bayview Imani Breast Cancer Support Group.
Pink brochure symbolizing breast cancer and advertising the breast cancer luncheon
Artist Statement
For the special presentation, I was given free rein to design and illustrate my view of breast cancer.
I chose to paint pink roses as a symbol of the female figure. The roses are joined with entangling stems near the bottom. The thorns on the stems symbolize the pain women go through when experiencing breast cancer. The foliage of the vines are a symbol of veins in the human body. The dripping of blood from the vines represent how life draining the cancer can be.
I chose bright colors as a sign of positivity, showing that women have the strength to fight and overcome.
As an additional request for the painting,
I was asked to title the piece:
"In Memory of Our President Elsie Jeanette Richmond 1933-2015"
Materials:
Acrylic Paint
Canvas: 11 x 16"
For more Information, or if you'd like to make a donation, please visit the links or call below
P.O. Box 34511
San Francisco, CA 94134-4511
Phone: 415/748-2762
Fax: 415/468-7894
Email: bayviewimani@gmail.com
Web: www.bayviewimani.org
National Health Corps SF
Created: 2023
These custom borders were created for the National Health Corps of San Francisco, part of the San Francisco Health Network. They were commissioned by a program, The Food Pharmacy, that provides food and recipes for those with high-blood pressure, etc. in underserved communities. Each border was created using an iPad 7 with ProCreate.
