The next time you are in the neighborhood of California and Kearny, look up. You will see three ghoulish looking, grim reaper like statues appearing to stare out at this mythical city by the sea. Were they put there like gargoyles to scare away evil spirits? Are they a sign of human, and city mortality?
Unfortunately, the real answer is not romantic or whimsical. These statues were created by Murial Castanis, and the formal title for these artistic statues is "Three Models for 580 California," but they are more commonly known as the "Corporate Goddesses."
There must be more story behind the creation of these statues, but at this point it has not been published, and the artist passed away a few years ago. It does make you wonder what story future generations may attach to these medieval ladies.
Cheers!
Mike
