"I was heartbroken and shocked. Of course, my ego and personal attachment to the mural played into that. But at the end of the day, I'm a public artist. I paint murals on the streets, and my art-and the work of all public artists-is at the disposal of the public. Nothing lasts forever."
"It was a shame to see the mural painted over, and not only because Nat is a brilliant artist. The Carol mural was a stunning reminder of our not-so-distant North Beach history. Amongst the constantly homogenizing storefronts, she gave us an opportunity for story-telling and reminiscing."
A pastel mural of Carol Doda, the famous topless dancer from North Beach's Condor Club in the 1960s and '70s, was painted over after years as a beloved local landmark. Artist Natalie Gabriel created the mural on an exterior wall of the wine bar Bodega, commissioned by owners Lalo Luevano and Paria Sedigh. Though Gabriel accepted the impermanence of public art, the community expressed disappointment at losing this tribute to an important figure in the neighborhood's history. North Beach residents valued the mural as a cultural reminder amid homogenizing storefronts, providing opportunities for storytelling about the area's distinctive past.
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