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Mission Creek Mosaic Mural
Lillian Sizemore and Laurel True

The mural above is located in San Francisco CA, designed and executed by Lillian Sizemore and Laurel True for the Mission Creek Bike Path Project. The mural is made of 120 different tile colors and mirror, all hand-nipped. It measures 15 ft. x 8.5 ft. Mayor Willie Brown of San Francisco attended the "unveiling" ceremony!