Crys Matthews stated, "I am thrice marginalized. I'm a woman, I'm Black, I am also a lesbian," highlighting the multiple barriers women of color and LGBTQ+ people face in the music industry.
"It's a great expression of people's creativity," gushed Noella Owen, 53, of Brooklyn, who attended with her two children, aged 11 and 12. The trio hand made their marine-centric ensembles.
"San Jose Walls celebrates the role of artists in transforming San Jose's landscape through public art installations, uniting the community around creativity and collaboration."