i saw these pieces in person at Elins Eagles-Smith Gallery on 49 Geary in San Francisco several months ago. They're very impressive and are a must see if you're in the area.
Just as Patricio stated, I too believed Alameda was an odd and some what boring place to live growing up but now as an adult I've grown to appreciate its history, the classic cars, an abundance of Victorian homes and quirks. I once read that Alameda has more Victorian homes than San Francisco, but you can correct me on that if I'm wrong. Alameda has changed a lot over the years, good changes, but it still retains its small, humbling, and quirky town feel.