Bahay at Buhay
📍3rd St b/w Mission and Howard / Moscone Center Garage
Bahay at Buhay is an extra special mural for me. Woven in this tapestry of Philippine-inspired patterns are offerings to the city by community members of San Francisco, especially of SoMa Pilipinas.
Among vibrant and abstract Philippine iconography are three precolonial Tagalog goddesses. Each goddess represents as a guide for different offerings for San Francisco,
Hanan
Goddess of Sunrise and New Beginnings
Community members were invited to write what they hope for SF's future and their own. Through Hanan, we shared our hopes for the future of the 415. This included the demand for land back, reparations, communities uplifting each other through justice and growth, and more.
Lakapati
Goddess of Harvest and Balance
Through Lakapati, we gave thanks of what San Francisco gives to us and what we vow to give back. These notes included gratitude for giving us a home and vows of providing support for our communities.
Dian Masalanta
Goddess of Love and for those in Need
Community members were invited to write what and who they care for in SF. This ranged from personal loved ones to favorite places in the city.
How Bahay at Buhay is Today
Shoutouts to @galingbata @youthartx @pepsanfrancisco @balaykreative @somacare @somacc_sf for making this mural full of so much love.
Bahay at Buhay is a mural commissioned for @yerbabuenacbd, in partnership with paintthevoid @wearetogethersf @shineonsf
Made possible with hella support from @louisabbee @vampire_frog
Extra shoutout to @anthonyisjim @venusveritas
And! Love to @yerbabuenacbd staff for making me feel safe and welcomed throughout the process