"SF" Block Print

Quincy Fong-Adams
12th Grade
Abraham Lincoln High School
“SF” Block Print
17" x 13" framed
2023

My piece is a print carved from a linoleum block. I’ve been seeing a lot of tourists romanticizing San Francisco on social media which, growing up here, I didn’t feel like I understood. When I look at the city streets, I see them for what lies underneath: corrupt politicians, overpriced living essentials, homelessness, drug abuse etc. I've always wished I could see the city through the eyes of a tourist and appreciate its beauty without bias. So I incorporated the main attraction of San Francisco, the golden gate bridge, into a symbol that is easily recognizable and represents the city. My piece appreciates the beauty of the city and represents my pride in living here, even though it may not always show.