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12 × 12 inch painting on canvas
Saint Rat (of Hot Rat Summer), is the unofficial name given to a guerrilla mosaic public artwork installed in Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill, Seattle in 2024. The mosaic became the subject of local controversy after repeated removals by the city and subsequent grassroots restoration efforts. The artist/ collective responsible has not been publicly identified. However, this work of art is widely interpreted as a symbol of queer and trans resilience. The mosaic gained cult status and sparked broader discussions around public art, graffiti policy, and civic engagement. Through it all, Saint Rat continues to rise and lift our spirits from the heart of Seattle.
12 × 12 inch painting on canvas
Saint Rat (of Hot Rat Summer), is the unofficial name given to a guerrilla mosaic public artwork installed in Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill, Seattle in 2024. The mosaic became the subject of local controversy after repeated removals by the city and subsequent grassroots restoration efforts. The artist/ collective responsible has not been publicly identified. However, this work of art is widely interpreted as a symbol of queer and trans resilience. The mosaic gained cult status and sparked broader discussions around public art, graffiti policy, and civic engagement. Through it all, Saint Rat continues to rise and lift our spirits from the heart of Seattle.