Redwood City used to be know in 1926 as the ‘Chrysanthemum Center of the World’. When Jane Kim was asked to paint six murals the original idea was to have local dogs in funny poses. Now there is only one dog in the series called Flora from Fauna, the rest are local animals like squirrels and foxes all with chrysanthemums.
I love the whimsical idea of the flowers engaging with the animals. Kim brought attention to the historical importance of the flower industry by Japanese immigrants and is also an advocate for wildlife. When I walked around Redwood City I saw 3 of the murals, all impressive in their attention to detail.
This is a great addition to the public art works in Redwood City. 
Check out the murals here:
- Arthur Murray Dance Studio at 2065 Broadway,
- Cafe La Tartine at 830 Middlefield Road,
- Polam Federal Credit Union at 770 Marshall St.,
- Marshall Street Parking Garage at 750 Marshall St.,
- Behind the theater at 870 Jefferson Ave.
- City Hall bench
For more information:
https://medium.com/redwood-city-voice/historical-blog-series-industries-7d370790d4bc
http://sf.curbed.com/platform/amp/2017/3/24/15053718/redwood-city-jane-kim-murals-art
Do you have a favorite mural?