Without a doubt Oakland-based graffiti writer, Dream One, had a prolific career and an enormous influence on the world of writing.  One of the strongest skills Dream had was knowing how to communicate with his art and use it for community activism. His legacy is one that has been carried on by his crewmates and friends, staying alive on the streets walls.

Mike Francisco (1969-2000), known by his graffiti name Dream, was a true pioneer in the Bay Area graffiti scene and beyond.  Dream believed that there was power in the message, a mental liberation in writing, and continually focused on issues of police brutality, national liberation, racism, and rebellion. We stumbled on this video of a young Dream being interviewed at  "No Justice, No Peace" art show opening in Oakland.  A charismatic character that remains influential in style and innovation.

The wall on the side of 1AM gallery in San Francisco just received a make over from Vogue TDK.  Vogue has been painting Bay Area walls for over two decades but rarely do we see this type of work from him.  Hopefully, this painting of a seductive woman with voluptuous long hair calms the occupants of this known crime ridden neighborhood.