The Sacramento art scene has been booming, after artists at the core, like Shaun Burner, David Garibaldi, and too many others to name, invested decades pushing the movement for more appreciation of the arts. Collectively, these influencers in the creative world brought districts full of crime, addiction, and poverty to up and coming neighborhoods and culture-filled… Read more »
In 2018, I was excited to be chosen as a participant for Wide Open Walls, and was given some room to choose a location and theme. With organic images and Sacramento Pride in mind, Warren Brand awarded me the Visit Sacramento/Farm to Fork building to represent the capital of California. (For the previous introduction to this… Read more »
The solid brick Sacramento Bee parking structure on 21st and Q streets in Midtown, Sacramento has been a familiar part of the local architecture for longer than I’ve been on this planet. When it’s demolition was announced to create room for new housing, David Sobon of Wide Open Walls decided it was also an opportunity… Read more »
This mural is located on the Love Skin Spa and Studio 212 building at 210 Walker street in Orland, California. Business owner Cathleen Verboom commissioned artist Ponci to execute her idea, requesting vintage roses, daisies, and the spa logo on her store front above the awning. The concept was mocked up on a computer and executed free-hand… Read more »
THIS POST IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY CONTAINING HARSH AND SENSITIVE FACTS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE There’s a crime being committed internationally that affects 200,000 children annually on American soil, and is more profitable than the drug trade (Guardian group). It is also the fastest growing underground… Read more »
In April of 2015 on the corner of 28th and U streets in Sacramento, California, Jenn Ponci noticed some pretty terrible graffiti on the building across the street from Side Show Studios. Tattoo clients, art patrons, and artists who came into the space all had something to say about the pictures that appeared on the grey wall…. Read more »
On April 8, 2017 Shannon Marlin and Michael Sylvestre, owners of Spanish Fly Hair Garage, Maverique Style House, and Crushed VLVT Bumble and Bumble salons, hosted a Hip-Hop fundraiser for the Sacramento SPCA. The event was a collaborative effort between Marlin and Sylvestre, music and runway organizer Jake Desrochers, fashion show director Shayla Wynne, and art curator Jenn Ponci,… Read more »
This Dia De Los Muertos themed mural was painted October, 2016 over the course of a weekend by Jenn Ponci and Big Cer. The art was a donation to the community with permission by building owner, Robert, in accordance to the theme he and his wife requested. Big Cer painted the Old English lettering… Read more »
It was sometime in July when radio DJ and event coordinator Sara Eley approached Jenn Ponci about the We Are Womyn benefit show, and their need for female muralists. Assembled by artist and curator, Emily Jones, the event was packed with comedians, art, and music. On August 20th, 2016, street vendors lined the roll up doors alongside the… Read more »
Circus mural located on the 23rd and S street alley in Sacramento, CA. Designated to be re-painted the weekend of June 4th, 2016 by Few and Far Women. Big Cer GCR/OSH on the left, Jenn Ponci on the right. Side Show Studios is a high end female-owned custom tattoo studio located on 2111 28th street in Sacramento, CA. Lord… Read more »
