Part eleven of the 7th " Illuminate SF Festival of Light " - Love over rules

For the seventh consecutive year, the "Illuminate SF Festival of Light" came as promised. From Thanksgiving to New Year, San Francisco will be lit by 40 permanent and temporary light art installations. The Christmas tree and holiday decorations are not the only highlights of this holiday season. We have carefully selected 12 installations to let you experience this wonderful light art journey.

Love Over Rules permanent installation

Author: • Hank Willis Thomas 2017

Address：Jessie St. 165

The 6-foot-6-inch illuminated letters on the exterior wall of the Salma Family Building in the heart of Parkview Green Community spell out the words "love over rules". Located in an alley in Mission St., this light sculpture is the first permanent public artwork in the United States, made by New York artist Willis Thomas in honor of his cousin who was murdered in 2000. The text, composed of flashing white neon lights, was the last message that Thomas' cousin sent him. One line per word, is "love over rules" or "love is the rules"? Encourage interpretation in different ways. Thomas graduated from the California College of the Arts in 2004 and has deep connections with San Francisco and culture here.

Best place to watch: Near the California Historical Society, stand near the Annie St. logo on Mission St. and look up!

Continue on Jessie St. to Third St. Turn left and turn south to Howard St. Turn right.