They're by Hong Kong artist Freeman Lau.
I noticed them at the peaceful rally there last Saturday, when I took this picture:
I saw them again last night.
I found this online at http://www.sfartscommission.org/pubartcollection/pubart-press-releases/2017/01/09/large-scale-sculptures-will-light-up-civic-center-plaza/
In Chinese, the sound of vase (花瓶 Hua Ping) is the same as safe and peaceful (平安 Ping An). The sculptures have the names of early Chinese migrants who adopted transcription of their names in an effort to assimilate peacefully in their new home. According to the artist, “This art installation symbolizes not only the history of Chinese descent in the States, but also a blessing of “家家戶戶歲歲平安Jia Jia Hu Hu, Sui Sui Ping An – peace all year round for every family” to both the City and the residents, for the celebration of the Chinese New Year.
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