The Revolution: San Francisco Makes History With New Artwork

San Francisco makes the headlines by turning one of there well known bridges into one of the worlds greatest works of art. They really took to heart Rihanna's message in her single 'Diamonds', but don't take this revolution so lightly.
I'm not to sure if it can be proven but this entire project was well thought of and already rolling before Rihanna even thought of making her 7th studio album 'Unapologetic'.
The rebirth of the Oakland Bay Bridge, is what I like to call it, was documented by CNN to have began the process two years ago [some time in 2010].
Which does seem like a long time for a work of art to get put up but keep in mind the history and importance of the Oakland Bay bridge. The Bay Bridge [which is what most people know it as] began construction in 1933 by a revolutionist/designer called Charles H.

Purcell and built by American Bridge Company. Originally the setup was automobiles and traffic on top deck and trains for the lower deck. But of course with the increase of cars on the road it was later changed that both decks are for traffic.
Now mind you that the bridge was opened November 12, 1936 [6 months before Golden Gate Bridge] and San Francisco decides to put something up 80 years later.

While carrying 250,000 cars from San Francisco to Oakland and back everyday you already know there is going to be a lot of wear and tear all throughout the bridge. But when something seems like it can't be done a true revolutionist must be involved some where in the project.

Some where like the creator behind the entire project. Leo Villareal, the revolutionist behind 'The Bay Bridge' project, was born 1967 in Albuquerque, New Mexico but now lives and works in New York City.

After receiving a BA in sculpture from Yale University in 1990 Villareal also went on to obtain a graduate degree from NYU's Tisch School of Arts Interactive Telecommunication Program [ITP].

Leo Villareal's well known works can be be seen all over nation, it can be the Museum of Modern Art in New York or in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

, and each piece speaks for itself.
With unbelievable works of art like the Multiverse light sculpture, featuring 41,000 computer programmed LED nodes, Villareal became the perfect man for the job.
Not to mention how the lighting of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is the biggest project of Villareal's career thus far, and with flawless results I doubt it will be his last..
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