Glamour of the Spheres: Mrs. Vera’s queer survival, in glorious adornment
After meeting Michael Johnstone and David Faulk—and seeing the fruits of the couple’s decades-long collaboration on the photo diary “Mrs. Vera’s Daybook” and collective art project Verasphere—seasoned filmmaker Robert James knew their story was ripe for the silver screen.
The Unabridged Mrs. Vera’s Daybook – Review at The Guardian
Sometimes a hat festooned with plastic straws, Christmas tree baubles and random trash is more than just a hat festooned with plastic straws, Christmas tree baubles and random trash: it’s a political statement – well, sort of. This vivid, effervescent and often moving documentary
Love, death and costumes: Meet the SF Pride Grand Marshals who introduced their community to art and reclaimed fashion
KQED’s documentary acquisition series Truly CA: Our State, Our Stories brings a feature film adapted from a previous short film released last season. The short, Verasphere: A Love Story in Costume, followed partners, David Faulk and Michael Johnstone; their story of love, sur
Muralist Selected for Nation’s First Permanent Installation Honoring HIV Long-Term Survivors
A project honoring the strength and resilience of HIV Long-Term Survivors (HLTS) has selected San Francisco Artist David Faulk to paint a two-story mural in the new Openhouse Community Center under construction at 75 Laguna Street. The tribute steering committee selected Mr. Faulk
These crazy, wonderful SF Pride costumes come from everyday objects
The most colorful, whimsical costumes at San Francisco Pride are created by the “Verasphere,” aka Mrs. Vera, aka David Faulk. They are comprised of ready-made objects, dollar store purchases and thrift shop finds. The sum of Faulk’s work is greater than the whole, tr
An Interview with Mrs. Vera
By Michael Wertz, brilliant Bay Area illustrator I was lucky enough to catch a word with Mrs. Vera (David Faulk), who is an amazing San Francisco artist and personality. David and Michael Johnstone (who created the photos above) are the fearless leaders of the Verasphere (pictured
