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Velia de Iuliis Mural, 7th & Folsom 

We're thrilled to be featuring the first mural that SOMA West CBD has ever commissioned, which can you can find in the heart of our district at 7th and Folsom. The stunning mural was painted by SF Native Velia de Iuliis and depicts California native flowers.

Mural depicting California Native Flowers against a black background
Velia de Iuliis - A Bounty of California Natives Mural on 7th and Folsom Completed September 2021
  • California Poppy
  • California Flannelbush
  • California Tree Poppy
  • Carpentaria Californica
  • Douglis Iris
  • Ithuriels-spear
  • Leopard Lily 
  • Rosa Californica 

Velia De Iuliis, a San Francisco native, lives and produces art in Los Angeles, CA. Her paintings predominantly reflect her fascination with symmetry seen in nature in contrast to the chaos that can be found in an urban world. She received her BFA in illustration from the California College of the Arts in 2013.

"Today, my work focuses on endangered flora species are a form of activism and homage to the plants that have beautified our planet. By giving these threatened species new life on canvas, I hope to reinvigorate admiration and refocus attention on the fleeting flowers that may disappear completely in our lifetime. I am proud of this work because I believe it speaks to a broader audience than just the art world." 

Mural preparation, sketch of flowers in chalk against a black background on a the wall
Mural Process, courtesy of Velia de Iuliis

Visit Velia's website to see more of her outstanding work, and follow along on her painting adventures by following her on Instagram @veliadeiuliis.

This mural took a lot of hard work from the artist and CBD staff, board members, and community members. A big thanks to everyone who made it happen.

Mural process featuring flowers colorblocked on black background
Mural Process, courtesy of The Artist