Fibers of Life
The Apexer
Hearts in San Francisco Project
Since its inception in 2004, the Hearts in San Francisco project has been a cornerstone of philanthropy, rallying local artists to support Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Today, this tradition endures, marking over 20 years of profound impact on our city’s public hospital.
Hearts in San Francisco has become more than just an art project—it’s a symbol of support for the people of San Francisco. New hearts are unveiled each year, capturing the community’s creativity while raising vital funds that support innovative and equitable care at ZSFG.
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Meet the Artist
The APEXER, also known as Ricardo Richey, is a street artist who creates colorful abstract patterns through the use of spray paint. As a part of the Gestalt Collective that engages in collaborative murals in San Francisco, the Apexer curated mural projects on Bluxome Alley, other districts of San Francisco, and the SFMOMA display windows in association with St. Johns Community Center in 2002.
His work has been shown extensively both in the Bay Area and abroad. Recent group exhibitions include Calligraffiti: Writing in Contemporary Chinese and Latino Art, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA; Bay Area Now 4, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, White Walls, and the Luggage Store Gallery. He was the artist in residence at the Headlands Center for the Arts in 2007 and was featured in documentaries and publications regarding the Mission District in San Francisco.