cheryl derek a is an artist who has lived in the bay area for 12 years and 1 of the challenges she sees. currently, her community framed with >>negative images too often. so she is painting a pick. in a positive perspective, san ><<>francisco is really been thriving, and >>anyone who takes a look at all of the great artworks new businesses and galleries, ><<>which have opened in san francisco since >>the pandemic is really a story of resilience. after the pandemic, she's curated a collection >>of pieces at the 2024 san francisco >>art fair with other local artists, their work united we didn't get the memo because in their >>eyes and through their art, the doom >>loop narrative doesn't tell the whole story. they say the bay area celebrate, including nature. you're all part >>of the same system and we need to treat >>it as such cheryl's own work showcases the redwoods. part range of art forms portraying the landscape >>of where we live and saying >>there's plenty to be proud of here the opportunity to get at the san francisco art fair ><<>is, you know absolutely >>a privilege and also, i