Pacific Felt Factory Blog

Elaine Chu and Marina Perez- Wong are the duo behind the mural arts collaboration Twin Walls Mural Company (TWMC). They believe in the power of visual narratives to capture and reflect a community's history, struggles, dreams, and intentions. Both San Francisco natives, Elaine and Marina met at the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts in 1997, grew into community muralists with Precita Eyes under the mentorship of Susan Kelk Cervantes (their beloved “art mom”) and si

Photo credit: Rob Villanueva Best known for his thought-provoking work, Brian Singer is a multimedia artist who challenges conventional perceptions of objects and cultural symbols. Singer’s work often delves into the complexities of human connection, communication, and societal dynamics. Some of his more highlighted work, like The 1000 Journals Project and TWIT Spotting (Texting While In Traffic), received international attention. The 1000 Journals Project was turned into a

Margaret at work in the studio (L) and with studio assistants Rhone and Spanky (R) Margaret Timbrell creates intricate textile and fiber art using skillful needle work. She uses a timeless and traditional medium, turning it into conceptual needlework, and explores contemporary culture, including technology, parenthood, and fragility. She often uses wordplay as part of the tableau of her work. She is also an illustrator, using traditional drawing media. For this month’s featu

Sandy sketches in her studio with Nimbus on her shoulder. Photo by Mark Rogers Photography. Sandra Yagi paints beautifully and meticulously detailed surrealist works full of skeletons, butterflies, amphibians, and other creatures that explore evolution, mortality, and the wild side of human nature. Her art is equal parts gothic and scientific, like a natural history museum reimagined by a mischievous storyteller. When she’s not painting, she volunteers with her cats Nimbus a