Blossom Valley Senior Apartments
Fertile Land and Gratitude Painted and designed by Francisco Ramirez
Commissioned by Charities Housing
In Fall 2023, San José muralist, Francisco Ramirez, completed two stunning murals for Charities Housing’s senior living development on Blossom Hill Road. In partnership with stakeholders, Ramirez created two thoughtfully designs paying homage to the land’s history and people.
To learn more about Blossom Valley Senior Apartments, visit Charities Housing’s webpage.
Photos by Miguel Ozuna
Gratitude
“This mural focuses on the Martial Cottle family contribution to the community…This mural is a symbol of what it really means to give back to your community, because not everyone gives away 287 acres of land.
You can sometimes see the moon set near Mt Umunhum depending on where you're at and as a tribute to that and the Ohlone land you will see a basket in the back ground that is surrounded by wheat stalks. In front of that, a hummingbird representing Mt Umunhum soars to the sky. You will see Walter's 1950 John Deere tractor which currently sits in a barn at Martial Cottle Park and beneath that a glyph representing Tenochtitlan. Finally at the very bottom of the mural, you will find peaches and plums to honor all of the immigrants who have worked and sacrificed so much for this farm land.” — Francisco Ramirez
Fertile Land
“An anatomical heart represents the “The valley of Hearts Delight,” which cradles a baby representing the land’s fertility. The heart then grows into an oak tree that is populated by the natural birdlife in the Coyote Ridge Valley and surrounding areas.” — Francisco Ramirez
