I was on the 30 bus heading downtown from the marina the other day. I noticed this mural as we passed by, and hopped off the bus at the next stop. This tribute to the World Champion Giants is located in North Beach right across the street from Washington Square Park. Let me just come right out and say that I am not a Giants fan. I am from LA and stay true to the blue. But I can appreciate good art regardless of my baseball affiliation. This mural was painted by Mark Bode, the son of legendary cartoonist Vaughn Bode. He specializes in murals, tattoos, and cartoon art.
This mural is quite large, and stretches around the corner. It is painted on a construction scaffolding, and will most likely be torn down in the near future. What I like about this painting is the attention to personality. Bode captures the players in their true form, and in turn it allows these athletes to seem more accessible to the public. This mural features Tim Lincecum, Brian Wilson, Edgar Renteria and manager Bruce Bochy.
