Anatomy of a Mural in Polk Gulch

Artists responsible for a Native American themed mural in San Francisco’s lower Polk Street neighborhood discuss their inspiration and intentions.

American Indian Occupation mural project SF from Pictografica Films on Vimeo.

San Francisco artist Spencer Keeton Cunningham and Jak Fragua of Arizona created the large mural as part of the American Indian Occupation mural project. It’s located in Austin Alley between Bush Street and Pine Street on Polk Street and Frank Norris Alley, on the opposite side of Polk Street.

(Thanks to Urban Art Videos for the tip.)

Matt Crawford is content director for Boulevards New Media, Inc. and Metro Newspaper and managing editor of SF Station. Follow him @Metro_Matt.