School Bulletin Board
Block Building
Repetition and patterns punctuated by moments of organized-to-be-free and apparently-random space seems to be attractive. Throw in some shadows as garnish.
Mural at the Pink Elephant Market
Ok, it’s no longer called the Pink Elephant. Though one of the Pink Elephant signs is still up, the rest of the signs are replaced with the new market’s name. There is a Pink Elephant Bakery still in business across the street. This grocery store is where my grandpa worked when I was little. Now, the side of the grocery store has this “Zona Rosa” mural on it by artist Aaron De La Cruz. (https://www.aarondelacruz.com/#/works)
Coffee on 1st Street
This mural above is by artist Ricardo Gonzalez (Ricardo Gonzalez : Design (ricardogonzalezdesign.com) and is found inside of Nirvana Soul coffee shop; a great place to enjoy coffee, the environment, San Jose, and art. Enjoying the changing works by various artists on display is a great way to learn of artists and works you may not be familiar with. Be sure to go upstairs in the back to see more of the art on display.
Pacha Mama Mural
I really like looking at this mural and taking it in. It is beautiful art by Carlos Rodriguez (https://www.carlosrodriguezart.com/).
“The mural, “Pacha Mama,” depicts the Incan mother earth deity in a market scene surrounded by melons, grapes and avocados.” (https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/02/20/two-alarm-fire-engulfs-san-jose-grocery-store-leaves-eight-residents-displaced/)
Sadly, the grocery store that hosts this mural recently experienced a fire. Thankfully, no one was hurt including the occupants of the apartments above the grocery store. Hopefully the mural will be saved during the repairs.
Here are some other views of the building and beautiful murals despite the fire damage.
Barn Mural in San Jose
San Jose at the Gas Station
Great mural of San Jose with so many special places and icons. It is interesting to see the businesses and signs that are and that are no longer there in the city amongst the special shapes and buildings.
Mural by Lila Gemellos (www.gemellosmurals.com/portfolio/midtown-76-station).
Kids Statue
Barber Shop Mural and Tile
Neat Downtown San Jose Wooden Door
