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6. Tribute to Rahsaan Roland Kirk Cafe Stritch, 374 S. 1st St, San Jose
8. Santo Market 245 E. Taylor St, San Jose
This three-story mural is a tribute to Rahsaan Roland Kirk, the late jazz legend who often played multiple instruments at once. When Rahsaan Kirk’s widow saw the mural for the first time, it brought her to tears. Produced by Cafe Stritch (2014) Artists: Roger Ourthiague and Chris Anway (California)
John is a sign painter who specializes his fine artwork within a semi-impressionistic style, using an Italian Renaissance color palette. His subject matter includes surreal images of monsters and parodies of Old Masters paintings. This image is a parody of the iconic Japanese woodblock print The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Produced by Empire Seven Studios (2014) Artist: John Barrick (San Jose, California)
7. What You Are, I Once Was Brazilian Blowout Bar, 489 S. Market St, San Jose This mural is an homage to California and a commentary on the current drought situation, with the hair representing water and the skull being scarcity. Produced by The Exhibition District (2015) Artist: Stephanie Azevedo (San Jose, California)
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