How Philly Moves is an extraordinary new work of community-based public art that celebrates the joy of dance—coming to the Philadelphia International Airport in June 2011.
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is pleased to announce How Philly Moves, a project that will place a vibrant new work of community-based public art on the parking decks facing Interstate 95 at the Philadelphia International Airport. The nearly 50,000 square foot mural, incorporating the photographic work of and designed by artist Jacques-Jean "JJ" Tiziou, is scheduled for completion in June 2011. The project will employ 35 artists and individuals in various Mural Arts Program workforce development and re-entry initiatives.
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| Design concept © JJ Tiziou |
In the preliminary phase of production on the project, JJ Tiziou brought together over 70 dancers and a large team of volunteers to produce an initial series of photographs that served to inform his proposed design concept for How Philly Moves.
On March 5-7, 2010, an additional 60 dancers will be photographed by JJ Tiziou at the Painted Bride Art Center and a selection of these images will be incorporated into the final design of How Philly Moves. Both professional dancers and those who simply like to dance are invited to submit an application to be photographed by JJ Tiziou for the How Philly Moves project.
The 60 dancers selected to be photographed will be notified the week of February 22, 2010. Information on how to submit an application can be found at www.HowPhillyMoves.org.
To see an enlarged view, click on an image.
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| Design concept © JJ Tiziou |
How Philly Moves is sponsored by the Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Bank of America, and US Airways.
Read more about this innovative collaboration here [242 KB PDF].