C. GAZALEH ARTS
Designed by myself and Diyala Shihadeh of the Palestinian Youth Movement. Painted by C. Gazaleh with assistance from muralist Cece Carpio of Trust Your Struggle Artist collective based in the Bay Area , and assisted by David Solnit who is a muralist who specializes in social justice based political actions. The mural was also painted with the help of community members, adults, youth and children. The mural was created as part of the “All Out for Palestine” march organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement, Arab Resource and Organizing Center, and Jewish Voice for Peace as well as other community organizations and members. The march was organized as a act of solidarity with the people of Sheikh Jarrah who are facing ethnic cleansing, the action was also to condemn the attacks on Gaza and also in commemoration of the Nakba “Catastrophe” that took place in 1948 and for all of Palestine.
This mural is located at Reems Bakery on 25th street and Mission in San Francisco. The Arabic calligraphy reads a quote from the famous Palestinian female poet Fadwa Tuqan. “If it were in my hands, if i were able to flip this world, if I possessed the ability to fill this world, with seeds of love”
The mural was painted as a direct action organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement and Colombian organizers, the protest took place in front of the israeli and Colombian consulates in San Francisco. Assisted by David Solnit and painted by designing artists and community members as well as kids.
Painted in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. No longer present where it was painted on Haight st. and cole in SF but the boards are being stored.
This mural titled “Humanity is the key” is located in San Francisco’s Upper Market area, the address is 25 Elgin Park. The mural itself is around 3000 square feet and faces the 101 freeway. Designed and painted by Chris Gazaleh with assistance from fellow muralist Eli Lippert. The intention of the mural is to promote Palestinian culture, history and to expose the injustices happening to the people and land in Palestine. The mural was also created as an act of resistance to racist structures such as the Israeli apartheid wall and in solidarity with the Palestinians struggle and right to self determination. A political “Zionist” (supporters of an exclusive Jewish only policy in Palestine) slogan was “the old will die and the young will forget”. This mural is proof they were wrong at the least.
This elder depicted in the mural represents the “Falah” or farmer/peasant tending to his land. Gazaleh wanted to express the hope for “return” in this part of the mural. The elder is somewhat representative of some who never left or was removed from their land and is awaiting others return. His look of longing is meant to reflect his feeling of loss. Though steadfast, he waits with hope. The olive trees resting on the rolling hills are there to show the ancient staple of Palestinian life, which make soap, oil, and contribute to many other essential parts of life in Palestine. Standing next to his humble home made of aged lime stone, this represents the solidity of our identity, the importance of standing strong and knowing our roots.
15ft x 22ft. Acrylic and spray paint. Located on 26th st. between Telegraph ave. and Broadway street. in Oakland, CA.
Commissioned by Reem Assil for Dyafa, Oakland, CA.
Commissioned by Reem Assil for Dyafa, Oakland, CA.
Acrylic
Acrylic.
Located at restaurant Old Jerusalem on Mission street between 26th and 25th streets in San Francisco. Spray Paint.
This was a mural commissioned by Nael from Hot Press Panini’s on 26th and Mission st. Piece no longer there.
This was a tree painted in collaboration with Precita eyes Muralists. Done with spray paint.
Commissioned by Sharif Silmi located in Tech Mission. No longer up, covered up. Done with India ink.
Spray paint. No longer on wall, painted in Wallah’s smoke shop SF.
Painted with spray paint using tape to create the shapes. No longer present.
Acrylic
Acrylic
Painted inside Old Jerusalem SF. Acrylic