The Divine Feminine (mural in Oakland, California)

A striking mural rises from the concrete in Oakland, telling a poignant tale of resilience and the enduring power of the Divine Feminine. Commissioned in 2022 “in memory of Jasper”, the mural features a willow tree, inspiring and symbolic of humans’ capability to withstand hardship, loss, and difficult emotions. Also featured in the mural is a fox symbolizing at once trickery, adaptability, resilience and transformation.

Overall, both the willow tree and the fox embody aspects of femininity, intuition, and wisdom that are commonly associated with the Divine Feminine. Together, they form a powerful symbol of nurturing, protection, and renewal, reflecting the multifaceted nature of feminine energy and its significance in the natural world.

The mural is at 3515 Grand Ave, Oakland, California. (Google Map & Directions)

Artist

The muralist, Pancho Pescador,  is a visual artist and muralist originally from Chile. In 1995, Pescador immigrated to the Bay Area where he developed a passion for street art. In 2003, Pescador co-founded the 9-11 Squared Collective, a group dedicated to raising awareness about the complex relationships between the United States, Chile and other Latin American countries. In 2009, Pescador became an active member of Community Rejuvenation Project (CRP). Together they painted more than 200 murals in the Bay Area, and major cities around the globe. He is also part of “Los Pobres Artistas” a collective of painters that founded and organized the first “Bay Area Mural Festival” on the Berkeley-Oakland border.

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More info: PBS | Architecture & Design Film Festival