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Kate Patterson, San Francisco Arts Commission
Tel: (415) 252-4638 Email: kate.patterson@sfgov.org

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SAN FRANCISCO– Luis R. Cancel, director of Cultural Affairs for the San Francisco Arts Commission is pleased to announce the extension of The Upper Crust by acclaimed

environmental artist Patrick Dougherty. Installed in February 2009, The Upper Crust is the artist’s first project in San Francisco. The sculpture was created with over 4,500 lbs. of willow saplings interwoven into the tops of the sycamore trees located on the south side of Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza. The cocoon-like forms, inspired by City Hall’s rotunda, are 12-15 feet tall and were made without an internal structure, hardware or any outside means of attachment. The sculpture has dramatically changed in appearance with the arrival of each new season. The Upper Crust will be on view through February 2010.

“Now that the installation has been extended, locals and tourists visiting the Civic Center will be able to continue watching this magnificent sculpture evolve during a full-year cycle,” stated Luis R. Cancel.  “The Upper Crust’s ongoing transformation has made it a dynamic and engaging focal point for the Civic Center .”

“We are pleased to extend The Upper Crust through February,” said Philip Ginsburg, general manager of the Recreation & Parks Department. “The response from the public has been very positive and the sculpture has helped increase public use and enjoyment of the Civic Center area.”

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