Carlos Villa Mural

Painted by Mario Ayala, this Tenderloin mural honors Carlos Villa (1936–2013), an influential artist and longtime professor at the San Francisco Art Institute. The image is based on Villa’s 1971 work Tat2, drawn over a self portrait photograph. Created with permission from his wife, Mary Valledor, the mural recognizes Villa’s lasting impact as both artist and mentor to generations. It is located at 350 Turk St. Although may be better if walking towards the Turk St and Leavenworth St. corner.